Children's Faith Formation Office Hours

 Welcome to Our Lady of the Lake Children's
   Family Faith Formation, Grades 1-6

We’re so glad you’re here!

At Our Lady of the Lake, we’re excited to introduce a new, engaging way for families to grow in faith together—the EXPLORE FOUR Family Faith Formation program. This approach invites families to walk their faith journey both at church and at home, helping to nurture the “domestic church” — the sacred space of faith within your own family.

EXPLORE FOUR centers around four key areas of Catholic life:

• STUDY – Learning about our faith through classes and family discussion

• PRAY – Making time for personal, family, and community prayer

• WORSHIP – Celebrating the Sacraments and Sunday Mass together

• LIVE – Putting our faith into action through love and service

Throughout the year, you’ll find many opportunities in each of these areas. We’ll guide you with examples and activities that help your family grow spiritually and deepen your connection to the parish community. After each Explore Four activity or event, we ask families to complete a short Online Reflection Form so we can celebrate and credit your participation.

This model is embraced across all age levels—from Early Childhood through Youth Ministry—and we’re excited to walk alongside your family in this shared journey of faith.

 Explore Four Details & Requirements

• 18 Credits: Earned through regular class attendance (beginning late August)
• 7 Credits: Earned through participation in activities under the pillars of Service, Faith Practices, and Social/Community Life (beginning May 1st)

2025–2026 In-Person Class Schedule

Sundays

• 9:15–10:30 AM – All grades offered (No 1st-Year Sacramental Prep for Grades 3–6)

• 11:15 AM–12:30 PM – All grades offered (No 1st-Year Sacramental Prep for Grades 3–6)

• 1:45–2:45 PM – All classes offered

• 3:15–4:30 PM – All classes offered, including 2nd-Year Sacramental Prep (Bilingual)

Mondays

• 4:30–5:45 PM – All classes offered (No 1st-Year Sacramental Prep for Grades 3–6)

• 6:15–7:30 PM – All classes offered

Tuesdays

• 4:30–5:45 PM – All classes offered (No 1st-Year Sacramental Prep for Grades 3–6)

• 6:15–7:30 PM – 2nd-Year Sacramental Prep offered in both English and Spanish (Grades 2–6)

   Please view the  Faith Formation Registration Page for more information.

Note from the Diocese of Dallas on Children’s Sacraments and Religious Education:

Please be aware that only a parent or legal guardian may arrange for a minor child's sacraments or religious education. It must be confirmed that any person registering a minor child for continuing religious education or sacramental preparation has the legal authority to do so. If that adult’s name is not reflected on the child’s birth certificate, or in the case of an already baptized minor child, on the baptismal certificate, the person must provide the proper documentation that shows he/she has the legal right to arrange for the spiritual needs of this child.