Elementary and Middle School Formation

 Faith Formation classes meet at:

Sacred Heart School
678 Western Ave., Fond du Lac
Phone: 920-921-0580 ext. 507

2025 Summer Program Registration is now open!

Children currently in grades K-7 in public school are encouraged to attend our Summer Program at Sacred Heart School from June 9-20 at either the AM session (8:30 to 11:30 am) or PM session (12:30 to 3:30 pm).
This two-week program invites children currently to encounter Christ through opportunities to learn from priests and catechists in the classroom, worship our Lord through song, and celebrate Mass with a Bishop.
The program is offered as either an AM session (8:30 to 11:30 am) or PM session (12:30 to 3:30 pm). The Summer Program is the only faith formation program that will be offered for elementary/middle school students. High School Yearly Formation will still be offered in fall.
To register, please click the form below! For more information, please contact  Trisha Zimmerman at (920) 921-0580 ext. 503 or trishaz@hffd.org.

Registration closed for 2024-2025 First Reconciliation & First Communion

Registration is now closed for First Reconciliation and First Communion Preparation for Catholic school students entering grades 2-4. Families who wish to participate in sacraments need to reach out to Elementary & Middle School Faith Formation Coordinator Trisha Zimmerman at trishaz@hffdl.org.

Join our Monthly Family Zoom Nights

Get the support you need to be a more confident catholic parent. (Family Zoom Nights are sponsored by CatholicHŌM, a great resource for families, their app and programs may be advertised.)

Each month, join parents from Holy Family Parish on our Monthly CatholicHŌM Parenting Zoom Group! Meet online from the comfort of your home. Led by pastoral counselor and certified CatholicHŌM Leader Anne Brunette, you’ll discover the insights, tips, and resources you need to be a more confident Catholic parent, build a more loving, connected, and caring family life, and lead your kids to Christ. 

FREE TO PARTICIPATE: (registration link will be posted soon)

  • Introductory Webinar with Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak (CatholicHŌM founders) on Wednesday, April 9, at 8:00 pm
  • Monthly CatholicHŌM Zoom Group first session: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 8:00 to 9:00 pm
    After the first session we’ll meet the  5/7, 6/18, 7/16, 8/20, 9/17  from 9:00 to 9:00 pm

Building the Domestic Church Sessions for Parents

Learn how to take the Catholic faith out of the doors of the church and into your home at our Building the Domestic Church sessions! Each session will include a lesson by one of our priests on a topic related to raising your family in the Catholic faith, a sharing from one our parish couples, a challenge to live out the topic, and free resources to take home. Sessions meet throughout the year on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in Sacred Heart School Hall. ***You can attend as many sessions as you would like, no registration required. *** To see upcoming sessions, please click the button below. 

Family Formation Events

All families are invited to attend our Family Formation events, particularly families that have children in grades 1-8. Summer Faith Formation Families should attend at least two of the events. Home-based Formation Families should attend at least four. Each event will have a QR code for you to check in. For a list of upcoming events, please click the button below. 

Home-Based Chapter Reflections

If you are a family enrolled in our home-based program, you can access your chapter reflections by clicking here. 

Personal Safety: Safeguarding Lessons

In the pastoral effort to respond to the need for the protection of children and youth, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee requires that all children and youth in grades K4-12 in schools and faith formation programs be given additional information on how to protect themselves and become aware of their surroundings.

Click here to view the lessons.

Make Payment for Christian Formation Programs

To make a payment for our Christian Formation Programs, such as yearly formation, Vacation Bible School, and Summer Program, click here.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

If you are interested in volunteering or bringing Children’s Liturgy of the Word to your Sunday Mass time reach out to our Elementary/Middle School Formation Coordinator Trisha Zimmerman at trishaz@hffdl.org or (920) 921-0580 ext. 503 What is Children’s Liturgy of the Word? Click here to find out.