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 2025-26 HERE
Register for Sacrament Preparation 2025-26 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
Family Faith Formation
Once a month, choose a day:
Sundays, 10:15 – 11:45 AM beginning October 26, 2025.
Wednesdays, 6:0-7:30 PM beginning October 22, 2025.
This once-a-month program is a combination of home program and peer gathering that welcomes the whole family to attend together. The sessions includes a large group session with prayer, learning, and family connection, and small, grade-level groups for PreK through High School. 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. We will use the Word of Life curriculum.
For dates and fees view HERE
Home Program
Families are given materials with which to teach their children in their home. Families will use the Word of Life curriculum. You will pick up materials and helpful tips to make your home lessons as fruitful as possible. 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.
