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A Partnership in Faith
At St. Louis, we embrace the truth that parents are the first and the primary educators of their children in the faith. On each couple's wedding day, before they were able to say vows, the Church asked each couple if they were willing to bring children up "according to the laws of Christ and His church." And then again, at the child's baptism, the same couple was asked if they understood the responsibility of rearing their child in the faith. To form a soul to follow and know Christ is a noble and beautiful adventure.
We endeavor to accompany each family as best we can, to meet them where they are and to bring them to Christ. We accomplish this accompaniment through two primary means: Bishop Louis Reicher and our parish Faith Formation Process.
Accordingly, we make a firm commitment to help each parent by partnering with them but not replacing them. For this reason, we provide a blended family formation process with formation for children and adults separately and together. We want to walk with you and your child and help you and your child walk together.
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Two Primary Elements of the Partnership
Our Lord made numerous covenants with the people of God, each deepening and expanding the relationship between God and Man. With each new covenant God promised more and man was expected to follow God more closely. Like a marriage, this means several clear expectations and boundaries for the good of all. Our Faith Formation process has two elements that we hold up that we believe are derived from God's own expectations and desire to bless each family abundantly.
Parent Attendance and Participation
Parents are required to take part in the formation and sacramental preparation of their children. We will make allowances for gurdians or other close family members but each child is to be accompanied by a family member critical to their formation as a person.
Mass Attendance
Attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is required as part of proper formation for those receiving sacraments. The best place to learn and to be formed by God is to be with him and there is no substitute to worship of God on Sunday and the Holy Days of Obligation.
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Grades 1st - 8th
Grades 1-5
Wednesdays 5:45pm - 7pm at Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School (Lower Campus)
Grades 6-8
Wednesdays 6pm - 7:00pm in the St. Louis Activity Center (SLAC). Doors open at 5:30 for open gym and fellowship!
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Grades 9th - 12th
Grades 9-12: Youth Night
Sundays 6:30pm - 8:00pm in the St. Louis Activity Center. Doors open at 6:00 for open gym and fellowship! A meal will be provided at each Youth Night.
Grades 9-12: Rooted
Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:15pm in the St. Louis Activity Center. For our teens who are ready to go deeper in their faith.
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Sacramental Preparation
Formal preparation for first communion and confession begins in the second grade. Time required is evaluated on an individual basis and depends on an the demonstration of attaining an appropriate level of formation. Please work with our DRE, Zulma to best know when your child will be ready.
Confirmation preparation begins in High School, typically as a sophomore. The youth will participate in youth nights to receive necessary formation focusing on confirmation and ensuring essential and basic truths and practices of the faith are evident in each person. Details are always available in the spring of each year.
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Registration
Registration occurs at the start of each school year, around August. Registration for the 24/25 academic year is closed and the date for our registration weekend for 25/26 will be announced in late spring of 25.
A registration form is required for the students of each family. English Register Form
Para inscribirse en la formacion de la fe, clic aqui
All middle and high school students (6th-12th grade) can register online if they have received first communion.
To register for 5th grade and below, or middle and high schoolers who still need to receive first communion, contact Zulma Diaz (254) 754-1221 ext 0218.
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Bishop Louis Reicher
Bishop Louis Reicher is St. Louis's largest and most fruitful ministry. Central to our parish mission of fostering saints, Bishop Louis Reicher is dedicated to educating hearts and minds in the rich traditions and teachings of the Catholic Church.
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