REGISTRATION IS ALWAYS OPEN  FOR
High School Youth Group and Early Childhood Faith Formation
Scroll to the bottom of this page for registration information.

All Volunteers are given priority registration.

Click Here to Register as a Volunteer.
  

Registration Requirements 2025-26

All Current and New Families A parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) must complete the registration process.

New Families:

Must have a registered online account with Our Lady of the Lake  Catholic Church with completed profiles.  OLOL Online Registration Link
     Once your profile is complete, you must schedule an appointment to register for Faith Formation.
                A completed online account includes the following.
              -Profile pictures 
               -Parent's sacramental information 
               -Children's sacramental records (unless celebrated here at OLOL)Has my child been Baptized? Baptismal Preparation Information Link
 
Current Faith Formation Families: Before registering, please update your OLOL online account with your current profile pictures, preferred language, and any missing sacramental information.
If you completed your first year of Sacramental Preparation at Our Lady of the Lake, you must have completed and turned in all 25 credits before registration. There were 18 class attendance credits and 7 Explore Four credits from the 3 pillars, Faith Practice, Service, and Social.

• Early Registration is $100 per registrant & $150 for 2nd Yr Sacramental Preparation. 

• To Prepare for Registration, Please SEE BELOW

  • You must have an online account with pictures of each family member in your profile. New Account Click Here    Click Here to Access your Account
    

  • Copies of Sacramental Records Uploaded Click Here

  • Registration meeting required: please contact the ministry you are registering with for a meeting.

    • Children's Faith Formation - [email protected]

    • Confirmation [email protected]
      
      
      

• 2025-26 Faith Formation Draft Calendar 

                 

Early Childhood Faith Formation

Families with children ages birth through Kindergarten. Program details can be found here.  Registration for ECFF remains open all year for available sessions. 

2025-26 Session Times 

Sunday 9:15-10:30 **limited spaces reserved for families that attend 8am Mass
Sunday 11:15-12:30 **limited spaces reserved for families that attend 10am Mass
Sunday English 1:45-3:00
Sunday Bilingual 1:45-3:00 
Sunday Bilingual Class 3:15-4:30 
Monday 4:30-5:45
Monday Bilingual Class 6:15-7:30 
Tuesday 10:00-11:15
Tuesday 4:30-5:45
Saturday exploratory option 3:30-4:45 --based on volunteer commitment 
Classes are subject to change due to volunteer commitment.

Children's Faith Formation

Program Details, Requirements, and Class Descriptions - Please read everything carefully before starting registration.

2025-26 In-Person Session Options

Sunday Sessions

• 8:00 AM Mass Required

  • 9:15–10:30 AM – Limited space and limited class availability

• 10:00 AM Mass Required

  • 11:15 AM–12:30 PM – Limited space and limited class availability

• 1:45–3:00 PM – All grade levels and classes offered

• 3:15–4:30 PM – No First-Year Sacramental Prep (Grades 3–6)

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Monday Sessions

• 4:30–5:45 PM – No First-Year Sacramental Prep (Grades 3–6)

• 6:15–7:30 PM – All grade levels and classes offered

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Tuesday Sessions

• 4:30–5:45 PM – No First-Year Sacramental Prep (Grades 3–6)

• 6:15–7:30 PM – Second-Year Sacramental Preparation (Grades 2–6) – Bilingual Session

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Saturday Exploratory Option

• 3:30–4:45 PM – Possible session based on volunteer commitment; details to be confirmed

                      

Sacramental Preparation for Children (Grades 1–6)
“Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” – Matthew 19:14

First-Year Sacramental Preparation (Grades 1–2)

This is the first step in your child’s journey toward receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.

• Open to students in Grades 1–2 who are beginning sacramental preparation.

• This also includes children who have not yet been baptized or were not baptized in the Roman Catholic Church.

• This first year is focused on laying a strong foundation of faith and introducing the child to the love of Christ and the life of the Church.

First-Year Sacramental Preparation (Grades 3–6)

For older children (Grades 3–6) beginning the first of a two-year preparation process for Reconciliation and First Eucharist:

• This year will help children grow in their understanding of God's love, prayer, and the sacraments.

• Children who are not baptized in the Roman Catholic Church are also welcome and will be guided accordingly.

• Parents are required to actively participate by volunteering within the program, and or attending parent formation classes.
  
  

Parent Formation – “Catholic Refresher” Classes

We recognize that parents are the first and most important teachers of the faith.

• One parent (both encouraged!) is required to attend our “Catholic Refresher” classes during the first year of their child’s sacramental preparation.

• These sessions are designed to deepen your own understanding of the faith and help you live out the role of the Domestic Church—bringing Christ into your home and everyday life.

• Our goal is to support and empower you to speak confidently about the faith and foster a Catholic way of life with your children.

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Second-Year Sacramental Preparation (Grades 2–6)

This year is for children who have:

• Been baptized in the Roman Catholic Church,

• And have successfully completed the first year of an approved sacramental preparation program.

In this second year, your child will prepare more directly for receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist.

• Each child must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or godparent at each session.

• These classes are not just instructional—they are opportunities to grow in faith together as a family.

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The Heart of Sacramental Preparation

Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist begins with:

• Weekly Sunday Mass attendance, and

• Active participation in a parish faith formation program.

These sacraments are more than milestones—they are sacred encounters with Jesus Christ and are best nurtured within the family and the parish community.

Together, let us walk in faith as we prepare our children to receive the grace of the sacraments with joyful hearts.

Youth Faith Formation

Confirmation Prep and High School Youth Group Program Details, Requirements, and Class Descriptions - please read everything carefully before you begin registration.

Confirmation Registration

We’re excited to walk with you on your journey toward the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please complete the steps below to register for the program.

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Step 1: Register with the Parish

All Confirmation candidates must be registered parishioners at Our Lady of the Lake.
To begin, visit our [Parish Registration Page] to sign up and create your Church Community Builder (CCB) account.

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Step 2: Upload a Profile Photo

After creating your CCB account, please upload a clear, recent profile picture of your student.
This can be done directly on the student's profile page in CCB.

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Step 3: Request the Confirmation Registration Link

Once you have completed parish registration and uploaded your photo, email Micaela Hemmer to receive the Confirmation registration link.
Email: [email protected]

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Step 4: Upload Required Sacramental Documents

In your CCB account, upload the following documents to the student's profile:

• Baptism Certificate

• First Communion Certificate (If applicable)

These documents are necessary to verify eligibility for Confirmation.

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If you have any questions or need assistance with any of the steps above, please contact the parish office or email Micaela Hemmer directly.

Class times
Confirmation Preparation - 7th-12th Grade

Sunday 5:15-6:30 pm
Sunday 7:00-8:15 pm
Wednesday 6:00-7:15 pm

High School Youth Group - 9th-12th Grade

Wednesday 7:45-9:00 pm
 

Faith Formation Cost: 

Early Registration Cost May1st - May31st

• Early Childhood Faith Formation $100 per family

•  Children's Faith Formation $100 per student
  • An additional $50 fee for 2nd yr Sacramental Preparation students
•  Youth Ministry $100 student 
  • 2nd yr. Confirmation students will have an additional Retreat fee TB

Reular Registration Cost June1st 

• Early Childhood Faith Formation $125
•  Children's Faith Formation $125 per student
• An additional $50 fee for 2nd yr Sacramental Preparation students
•  Youth Ministry $125 student 
  • 2nd yr. Confirmation students will have an additional Retreat fee TBD