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Contact Us
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jill1stmaustin.orgDirector of Faith Formation -
Katherine Mackowskikmackowskistmaustin.orgAssistant Director of Faith Formation -
cmcmillanstmaustin.orgElementary Faith Formation Coordinator -
Andrea Cochranandreastmaustin.orgMiddle School Coordinator -
Logan Mayesloganstmaustin.orgHigh School and Confirmation Coordinator
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VBS Registration is Open!
Join us the week of June 16th for Vacation Bible School!
This year, we’re heading 'True North,' where we’ll learn to trust Jesus in a wild world! Discover how God’s love and guidance can help us stay grounded and focused, no matter how crazy life gets.
VBS will be held from June 16th-20th, from 9 AM to 12 PM each day.
Registration is $60 per child, with a discounted rate of $30 for children of adult volunteers. Childcare will be available for children aged 3 and under.Visit our VBS page for more information and registration link! -
Class Information
For more information for a grade level please go to:
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Ages 3 years old - kindergarten - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
- Elementary, Grades K-5 - Elementary
- Middle School, Grades 6, 7, 8 - Middle School
- High School, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 - Life Teen
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Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) provides a special opportunity for children ages 4 through 5th grade to engage in the Sunday Liturgy of the Word through age-appropriate readings, prayers, and lessons that align with the Sunday Mass theme. Children under 4 are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by a parent.
After the Opening Prayer, the children are invited to gather and are escorted to Brennan Auditorium by our volunteer teachers. In this welcoming space, they hear the Bible readings presented in an engaging, child-friendly manner. The children participate in singing, follow along with the lesson, and offer their own prayer intentions, allowing them to connect with God at their own developmental level. At the conclusion of the Liturgy of the Word, the children return to the church to rejoin their families for the remainder of the service.
Weekly Activity Pages & Parent Engagement
Each week, children receive an activity page that reinforces the theme of the day’s Mass, helping them reflect on the readings and teachings in a fun, interactive way. Parents are encouraged to talk with their children about what they learned during the children’s liturgy. Asking questions and having a conversation after Mass helps deepen the child’s understanding and strengthens their connection to the faith.
Parents, don't forget to share your own reflections and experiences too! This shared dialogue between parents and children enhances the faith of the entire family and creates a meaningful connection to the Mass.
Additional Information
CLOW is offered during most Sunday 10:45 am Masses, and no registration is required to participate. Please note, CLOW is not intended as a substitute for Faith Formation classes but provides an enriching supplement to a child's spiritual development. -
Older Student Sacrament Preparation Program (OSSP)
Does your child over the age of 7 (past 2nd grade) need to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, or Eucharist? Our Elementary Older Student Sacrament Preparation (OSSP) program is a two-year program designed for any students in grades 3-5 who have not received these sacraments. The sacrament preparation class is scheduled for Sundays from 12 noon-1:15 pm. Contact Jill Goeters ([email protected]) for more information.
If your child is in 6th grade through 8th grade and has not received their sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, or Eucharist), please contact Andrea Cochran ([email protected]) for all details going forward. These students should register for regular Middle School classes on Sunday evening.
If your child is in High School and has not received their sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, or Eucharist), please contact Logan Mayes for information. These students should register for Life Teen.
Teen ConfirmationConfirmation classes for teens, grades 9-12, are held in the Spring semester. Teens must be registered, active participants in Life Teen, and must have been active participants in a Faith Formation program for at least one (school) year prior to their Confirmation year. More information can be found on the Teen Confirmation page.
Please note that a Baptism certificate is required for any student who will be confirmed this school year. This can be attached during the registration process, but you can still register prior to turning in the certificate. (They MUST be turned in no later than December 1.) Even if your teen was baptized at St. Thomas More, we must have a copy of their Baptism certificate.
Home Study Classes
Are you having difficulties scheduling Faith Formation classes? We offer a Home Study option for grades K-1 and 3-8. (Please note that 8th gr Home Study does not fulfill the requirement for the first year of Confirmation prep.) This is a great opportunity to work with your children at home and teach them about their Catholic faith.To register for Faith Formation, please contact Jill Goeters, Faith Formation Director.
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Faith Formation Registration
Registration for Faith Formation classes for the 2024-2025 school year will be online. The registration page is now active. Click here to get started!