Grades 1st - 7th
Our Mission is to create an environment where families and children feel safe and accompany them on their journey to be closer to Jesus Christ and God.
Our Focus is on our Head, Heart and Hands:
We want your child to have the knowledge of our faith (Head), to strengthen their relationship with God aka Discipleship (Heart) and to serve within our families, our community and beyond (Hands)
Call me for:
Religious Formation, Family Masses, Liturgy of the Word for Children, Vacation Bible School and Confirmation. Call me with questions about our programming or to volunteer as a catechist or mentor!
Registration FAQ's
How Do I Register?
Tuition
$190 for one child
$150 for the second child registered
$105 for the third child registered
$445 Family Maximum
Late Fees begin September 1, 2024.
Baptismal Certificate
Baptism Certificates are required for children new to the program and for all first graders, unless baptized at Little Flower. You will be asked to upload a copy of your child's baptismal certificate when you register. If you don't have your child's certificate or cannot upload it, contact the religious formation office at the parish center for help.
Tuition Assistance
No child will be denied due to financial hardship. In the event the assistance is needed, please notify Religious Formation Coordinator at religiousformation.lf@gmail.com.
Parish Membership
We want your family to be an active part of the Little Flower community. We ask that before you sign up for our program, you are a parishioner of the Church of the Little Flower. Click here to become a parishioner.
How Can I Help?
Glad you asked! Volunteers are always welcome and needed. Contact Religious Formation Coordinator at religiousformation.lf@gmail.com and
Thank you!
Program FAQ's
Program Grades
Little Flower Religious Formation begins in first grade to prepare for First Reconciliation and First Communion in second grade and runs through seventh grade. Confirmation preparation begins in eighth grade. Children make their Confirmation in the fall of ninth grade.
Additional Fees
There is a First Communion Sacramental preparation fee of $185 due at First Communion registration in January to defray the cost of materials and the retreat.
Mass Requirements
Religious Formation families are asked to attend a monthly family Mass. (Schedule here)
These Masses are geared towards families with children in our program.
Attendance
According to Archdiocesan policy, children must attend a certain amount of religious formation hours to move through the program. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Pastor.
Lenten, Advent and End of Year Family Sessions
Families attend three required sessions a year at Advent, Lent and at the end of the Religious Formation year. Other opportunities for families to worship together are available throughout the year, but are not required.
Photo Release
We love to highlight our religious formation families on social media. At registration you can choose to opt in or out of these social media posts. You will fill out the photo release as part of the registration process on Community Pass.
You may also share your photos @littleflowerbh.
Important Dates for the 2024-2025 Program
Parent Meeting
Grades 1 - 7
September 15
5 - 6 pm
OR
September 16
7 - 8 pm
Lower Level of the Church
First Day of Classes
Grade 7
October 23
Year End Family Sessions
All Grades
Friday, May 9
6 - 8 pm
Church Lower Level
1st Reconciliation
Grade 2
Coming Soon in January 2025
Last Day of Classes
Grades 1 - 5
April 27 - Sunday classes
April 28 - Monday classes
April 30 - Wednesday classes
First Day of Classes
Grades 1 - 5
October 13 - Sunday classes
October 14 - Monday classes
October 16 - Wednesday classes
Advent Family Sessions
All Grades
Friday, December 6
Time 6 pm
Join us for "Christmas is Calling You Home"
Christmas Break
December 22 & 29 - Sunday classes
December 23 & 30 - Monday classes
December 25 & January 1 - Wednesday classes
Blessing Cup Retreat
Grade 2
March 18
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Church Lower Level
Last Day of Classes
Grade 6
April 23
First Day of Classes
Grade 6
October 16
Lenten Family Sessions
All Grades
Friday, April 4
7 - 8 pm
Join us for Family Stations of the Cross
Easter Break
April 13 & 20 - Sunday classes
April 14 & 21 - Monday classes
April 16 - Wednesday classes
1st Communion
Grade 2
April 26 & 27 and May 3 & 4
At 5:30 pm and 11:30 am Masses
Registration opens on Community Pass in January
Last Day of Classes
Grade 7
April 30
Religious Formation Class and Family Mass Schedules
Grades 1-5
Sundays
Grade 6
Wednesdays
Grades 1 - 5
Mondays
Grade 7
Wednesdays
Catechist Corner
What is required to meet the Safe Environment policies if I want to volunteer with minors?
You need to fill out a volunteer application, sign the current Archdiocesan Code of Conduct, have a criminal background check and take a course in child sexual abuse awareness and prevention. Although the Code of Conduct, application and background check must be completed before you start your service, you have 30 days to take the Protecting God’s Children program. To register for a class, check your status or for questions, contact Dan Grossano, pastoral110.lf@gmail.com.
Blessing of the Catechists
September 29
11:30 am Mass
Zoom Info Session for prospective catechists
Catechist Meeting
September 25
7 - 9 pm
Church Lower Level