“The Christian family loudly proclaims both the present virtues of the Kingdom of God and the hope of a blessed life to come.” – Lumen Gentium
Family Faith Formation
Early Childhood | Elementary | Middle and High School
Totus Tuus 2025 Registration for LOTW parishioners is now open via Flocknote until May 22
Families from other parishes, click here if you would like to join us.
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION SESSIONS for 2025-2026.
Enrollment for Formation sessions open on June 2 and close on July 14
If you desire to have your child receive formation in the Catholic faith and they are 7 or older and have had no previous formation, please send an email to Bridget@lotw.org
so we can get together and discuss what would be involved.
Please note: Two years of formation are required to prepare for receiving the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
We will be offering two options for formation!
Sunday Family Session
Families are invited to attend the 8:00 AM Mass. Afterwards we will share a breakfast together. Formation will be offered from 9:45 to 11:00AM for parents; children will receive age appropriate formation as well (PreK-K; 1-5th G). Childcare for children under the age of 4 will be provided. We don’t meet every Sunday. First class will be September 21.
Wednesday Elementary Session
4:00 to 5:30 PM
In this session we will offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd I (4-5 y.o.) and II (6 y.o.); Preparation for Reconciliation 2nd G); and Jr. Youth (4th & 5th G). First class will be September 24.
The sacrament of Baptism leads the baptized to new life in Christ and equips us for a journey, initiated by God, to strive for holiness, to become a living disciple of Jesus Christ, and ultimately to become a saint. As a Catholic community, together we journey on the path of discipleship through all stages of human development, beginning in early childhood, through elementary age, middle and high school.
Your desire to have your child formed in the Catholic faith is pleasing to our Lord. It is a privilege to support you in this endeavor and, on behalf of Father Matt and the Family Formation Team, we are committed to serving your family and accompanying your children as they discover the mercy and love of Jesus Christ.
The Family Faith Formation Team has developed ideals grounded in the Church’s teaching on the life and mission of the baptized and the family. There are a number practices under each ideal for you to consider on just how we should live out the gift of Baptism.
For PreK – Elementary Children
Sunday– Growing in Faith Together
8:00 to 11:00am (not every Sunday) Live the Lord’s Day together by attending the 8:00 AM Mass together. Afterwards we will enjoy breakfast and fellowship followed by formation for children (Pre-K thru 5th G) and formation for parents. At least one parent must attend, both are welcome. Classes will conclude no later than 11:00 AM. Typical schedule is 3 Sundays on; 2 Sundays off. There will be 7 learning sessions in 2024. SPACE is LIMITED.
Wednesday
4:30 to 6:00pm This weekday session supports formation for children from Pre-K through 5th grade. Children who have received the sacraments of Initiation are invited to participate in a Jr. Youth Group to deepen their relationship with Christ and to participate in missional opportunities. Each month there will also be a parent/child session to offer the family a shared experience in the faith lived. SPACE is LIMITED.
Middle School Children
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:00pm Join us at the 5:45 Mass and afterwards your teen is invited to an evening of fun and fellowship. We are dedicated to supporting and equipping your teens to build wholesome friendships with their peers and growing in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
High School Teens
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:00pm Join us at the 5:45 Mass and afterwards we’ll gather for fellowship and service outings; both on and off-campus. We also have a number of retreats that will be offered specifically for high school teens. Please note MS and HS ministry will be at the same time but not together in the same space.
