St Matthew Catholic Church

I switched to a different Roman Catholic Church. The reason was that I kept thinking that St. Mathews was more akin to an apostate church than a Roman Catholic Church.
Plenty of music and activity going on to draw people in. For me the main attraction of a Church is the Lord and a community of the faithful. I am not here to push an agenda and I don’t want my local church to speak out against the catechism or to give it such obvious lip service as to be a satire of a devoted faithful adherent.
I didn’t want to give a church 1 star, but I really can’t justify giving this church 2 stars. If I find myself here in the future and the church seems more in line with Rome then I may upgrade this rating. I certainly will not be exposing children to this church unless out of desperation to find a place to worship.

This church is growing on our family. We tried others but kept coming back here. While it will never be what we had in Indiana, this church has the ability to keep reeling you back.

My family has been going to this church ever since we moved to Charlotte. It has been fun watching this church grow over the years… My dad used to attend mass here before the main sanctuary was built so they had to literally grab their own folding chair when mass was held in the gym and put it back after mass was complete.
Also went to CCHS and my graduation ceremony was held here so this church has really been a large part of my life.

On my most recent girlfriend excursion and shopping trip… when it was almost done (still had to shop at Concord Mills on the way home, of course!).yes, I went to church!
A very large and open airy church. Contemporary, yes, but still traditional in its values and setting with the pews and kneelers. That made me feel much better.
Not only was the church beautiful at Christmas time and the 2^nd Sunday of Advent, but the current priest was leaving for another congregation, right down the road. He was very funny and I am sure the parishioners enjoyed having him there. The parishioners all felt connected and at peace in their church and it was warm and inviting, even for a visitor.
Connecting with God every weekend, whether in your home church or visiting one far away from home, he is always with you. It does help to experience other types of churches from time to time to appreciate your home church.