Faith Formation Overview
St. Mary of the Lake provides Faith Formation for children ages 3 through grade 8 who attend a non-Catholic school. Our programs offer options that encourage and support children and families along our lifelong journey of faith.
Registration
Register for Fall Faith Formation 2024-25 HERE
It is the practice of St. Mary of the Lake Church that all individuals or families have access to opportunities to learn and grow in the Catholic faith at St. Mary’s, regardless of ability to pay. If the fee is a hardship for your family, please fill out our Scholarship/Assistance form and return it to the parish office.
Overview of Program Choices
Summer Academy
Dates: June 23-27, 2025 OR August 4-8, 2025
Youth entering grades 1 -8 attend from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Children aged 4 – entering Kindergarten attend from 8:30 – 11:30 AM.
This model offers children a program rich in Catholic heritage, traditions, and doctrine entwined with music, art, and Catholic Social Teaching in an immersive environment. Find out more information HERE
FEES: $150 per child going into grades 1-8, $100 per child age 4 – entering kindergarten
Family Faith Formation
Once a month on Sundays 10:15 – 11:45 AM beginning September 29, 2024.
This once-a-month program is a combination of home program and peer gathering that welcomes the whole family to attend together. The sessions include small breakfast treats, prayer, peer study groups, family connection and a large group service project or special prayer experience. The session takes place in Kohler Hall at the Parish Life Center. Families are provided with lessons to do at home between the large group sessions. Please choose your preferred style of curriculum on the registration form. Choice descriptions are listed below in Home Program.
For dates and fees view HERE
Home Program
Families are given materials with which to teach their children in their home. Parents have the choice of the Pflaum Lectionary based style curriculum or the Alive in Christ traditional book style. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.
Begin anytime. A chapter calendar layout is provided with your materials as a guideline.
Catholic Day School
St. Mary’s Parish Life Center is home to Frassati Catholic Academy. It is there that students in grades Pre-K-8 receive their catechetical instruction along with their regular classes on a daily basis. For more information, visit the Frassati Catholic Academy website.
Sacrament Preparation
Sacrament preparation is separate from our Faith Formation programs. Enrollment for two years in any of the above programs is a prerequisite for registering for First Reconciliation/First Eucharist (minimum of 2nd grade) or Confirmation preparation (minimum of 8th grade). Learn more about the Sacraments here.
