Christmas Pageant

Christmas Pageant // December 14, 2025 - 9:00 AND 11:00 services

Each year, the children of Saint Matthew’s share the gift of Jesus’ love with the congregation through the Christmas Pageant. We’re so happy that your child will be a part of this important event!
Pageant parts will be assigned on Tuesday, 11/11. After that, only non speaking roles will be available.

IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES TO KNOW:

Please read carefully, as not all cast members need to be at each practice. All practices will take place in the Church Sanctuary. Children with speaking parts must memorize their parts prior to the first practice.

Sunday, 11/16 (2:15 - 3:30 p.m.) FIRST HALF

Major speaking roles: Narrators, Angel Gabriel, Mary, Joseph

Minor speaking roles: Villagers, Head Centurion, Innkeeper

Sunday, 11/23 (2:15 - 3:30 p.m.) SECOND HALF

Major speaking roles: Narrators, Angel Gabriel, Mary, Joseph

Minor speaking roles: Wisemen, Speaking Shepherds, Angels

Sunday, 12/7 (2:15 - 3:30 p.m.) EVERYONE EXCEPT SHEEP & DONKEY

Includes major speaking roles, minor speaking roles and non speaking roles. NO SHEEP OR DONKEY.

Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, 12/13 (3:30 - 5:30 p.m.) EVERYONE

Pageant: Sunday, 12/14 8:15 AM CALL TIME

The Pageant will be performed at both the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. service on 12/14. Children will need to be at church from 8:15 a.m., until after the performance at the 11 a.m. service. Supervision, snacks and activities will be provided in the Parish Hall in between performances.

Please complete one sign up sheet per child
Parent/Guardian #1's Name*

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Email*
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Parent/Guardian #2's Name

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Child's Name:*

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Current Grade*
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Child's Age*
Child's height (approximate in inches)
Type of Role Preferred*
First Choice (major speaking role)*
Second Choice (major speaking role)*
First Choice (minor speaking role)*
Second Choice (minor speaking role)*
Preferred Choice (non-speaking role)*
Second Choice (non-speaking role)*
I am interested in volunteering during the pageant*

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I am interest in helping with:

Helping with the actual pageant (provide cues for the children, etc) You must be at all practices and both performances.Supervising games in the Parish Hall for the time between the 2 performancesSupervising crafts for the children in the Parish Hall between performancesDonating snacks (juice boxes, fruit, crackers and cheese, mini bagels and cream cheese, donuts, etc.)
COSTUMES:

We provide and do our best to fit all children into costumes that are as close to their size as possible with the exception of sheep.

SHEEP: All sheep need a pair of white, gray, or black sweats to be worn inside out for the play. Please shop soon as they become scarce by mid December. Also, please buy matching socks.

The day of the pageant: the children will be together in the parish hall before, between, and after the services. They will be escorted in as a group for the plays and for communion/blessing, and then back to the parish hall. Parents may visit their children in the parish hall, but we ask that all children remain inside. If parents don’t plan to stay for the entire 11 a.m. service, they may check their children out after the performance.
Consent to Participate:

By participating in the Saint Matthew's Christmas Pageant, I understand that photographs or video may be used on the Saint Matthew's Facebook, Youtube and website and the pageant will be featured in the 9:00 livestream on YouTube. Videos and photographs will remain accessible for the public to view afterward.
I acknowledge I have received the consent to participate*

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Christmas Pageant // December 14, 2025 - 9:00 AND 11:00 services

Pageant parts will be assigned on Tuesday, 11/11. After that, only non speaking roles will be available.

IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES TO KNOW:

Please read carefully, as not all cast members need to be at each practice. All practices will take place in the Church Sanctuary. Children with speaking parts must memorize their parts prior to the first practice.

Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, 12/13 (3:30 - 5:30 p.m.) EVERYONE

Pageant: Sunday, 12/14 8:15 AM CALL TIME