FAITH FORMATION
Not just for the kiddos!
Find the perfect Formation Sessions for you and your family.
Faith formation at Holy Angels encompasses a variety of programs and activities for all ages; from preschool through adult.
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
Children's Liturgy of the Word, or CLOW, is offered most Sundays during the school year at the 9:30 am Mass. This free program offers children in grades K5-4 a chance to learn about the readings each Sunday at their level and gives them a chance to do an activity related to the readings. Children will be called up to be blessed by Father and then meet in the Church Hall.
2025 Schedule
April 6th 2025 ONLY
May 4th & 18th 2025
Children's Liturgy of the Word, or CLOW, is offered most Sundays during the school year at the 9:30 am Mass. This free program offers children in grades K5-4 a chance to learn about the readings each Sunday at their level and gives them a chance to do an activity related to the readings. Children will be called up to be blessed by Father and then meet in the Church Hall.
2025 Schedule
April 6th 2025 ONLY
May 4th & 18th 2025
Faith Formation
The Faith Formation program is for school-aged children in grades K5-10 who do not attend Holy Angels School or another Catholic school
The Faith Formation program is for school-aged children in grades K5-10 who do not attend Holy Angels School or another Catholic school
Grades K5-8
For our K5-8th grade students, we offer *two programs to help best meet the needs of our families.
Please contact Lauren DuCharme at [email protected] or 262-334-9393 with questions.
For our K5-8th grade students, we offer *two programs to help best meet the needs of our families.
Please contact Lauren DuCharme at [email protected] or 262-334-9393 with questions.
*Sunday Night Program:
This classic program takes place Sunday evenings from 5:30-7:00pm. It starts in mid-September and runs through April. Throughout the year, in addition to classroom learning in their grade level, children will participate in community building activities, time with prayer partners (similar to a big/little buddies program), celebrate special holidays and feast days, serve their community, and practice different kinds of prayer. Please note that K5 is an optional class and is not required for Sacramental preparation. See the "forms" section below for our full class schedule.
This classic program takes place Sunday evenings from 5:30-7:00pm. It starts in mid-September and runs through April. Throughout the year, in addition to classroom learning in their grade level, children will participate in community building activities, time with prayer partners (similar to a big/little buddies program), celebrate special holidays and feast days, serve their community, and practice different kinds of prayer. Please note that K5 is an optional class and is not required for Sacramental preparation. See the "forms" section below for our full class schedule.
*At-Home Program:
Students who choose this program will be expected to complete their class work at home. Students in our K5 program will be expected to complete the chapters in their book with a parent. Students in grades 1-8 will be expected to complete each chapter through the publishing company's website (St. Mary's Press) and complete the activity booklet for each chapter (grades 1-5 only). Students in grades 6-8 will be expected to complete each module on the publishing company's website and read the corresponding chapter in their Connect! book. In addition, students in this program will also be invited to participate in a couple of in-person events throughout the year.
Students who choose this program will be expected to complete their class work at home. Students in our K5 program will be expected to complete the chapters in their book with a parent. Students in grades 1-8 will be expected to complete each chapter through the publishing company's website (St. Mary's Press) and complete the activity booklet for each chapter (grades 1-5 only). Students in grades 6-8 will be expected to complete each module on the publishing company's website and read the corresponding chapter in their Connect! book. In addition, students in this program will also be invited to participate in a couple of in-person events throughout the year.
Grades 9-10
9th-10th graders will have monthly sessions with small groups as well as large group activities. They will also have the opportunity to participate in some independent study, service work, and retreats as part of their formation. Participation in our 9th-10th grade program is required if your child wishes to be confirmed in the spring of their junior year. Please see the "forms" section below for our schedule for 9th and 10th grade sessions. Please contact Brian Mase at [email protected] or 262-343-2370 with questions.
9th-10th graders will have monthly sessions with small groups as well as large group activities. They will also have the opportunity to participate in some independent study, service work, and retreats as part of their formation. Participation in our 9th-10th grade program is required if your child wishes to be confirmed in the spring of their junior year. Please see the "forms" section below for our schedule for 9th and 10th grade sessions. Please contact Brian Mase at [email protected] or 262-343-2370 with questions.
K5-10th Grade Registration Information & Forms
To register your child for our Faith Formation program, you have two choices. You can either register with our paper form and pay with cash or a check. The link to our paper form is below, please make all checks out to Holy Angels Parish.
You can also register and pay online. For instructions on how to register and pay online for new and returning users, please see the instructions below. Thank you!
To register your child for our Faith Formation program, you have two choices. You can either register with our paper form and pay with cash or a check. The link to our paper form is below, please make all checks out to Holy Angels Parish.
You can also register and pay online. For instructions on how to register and pay online for new and returning users, please see the instructions below. Thank you!
Instructions for Online Registration and Payment: New and Returning Users
Holy Angels Faith Formation: Grades K5-10
STEP 1: Please go to: https://milwaukee.parishsoftfamilysuite.com/
STEP 2: If you are a returning user, please type in your username and password, then skip to step 6. If you are a new user, under the “Password” text box, click “New User” you will have to make an account. If you are a parishioner or if you have been part of our Faith Formation program before, the Parishsoft system will find your existing information. If you are not a parishioner and have not been part of our Faith Formation program before, you will be entered as a new user.
STEP 3: You should be on the “New User Registration” page now. Under “Organization” please find “Holy Angels Parish, West Bend.” Fill out all your information and then at the bottom of the page, click “Submit Registration.”
STEP 4: After you submit your registration you will get an email confirming that you registered for our system. Within 1 business day, we will have to approve your request to register for an account on our side of the system. Once we have done this, you will get an email that looks like this:
Holy Angels Parish - ParishSOFT User Registration Successful!
Thank you for registering.
Username: johndoe
Temporary Password: OV[rP!;DAZ
Please use your 'Username' and 'Temporary Password' the next time you log into the Holy Angels Parish portal.
You will be prompted to change the temporary password and enter your own for future access.
Click here to log in right now.
STEP 5: Click the link in the email or go to https://milwaukee.parishsoftfamilysuite.com/ and log in with your username and password provided for you in the email.
STEP 6: After you log in, click the black “Faith Formation” tab on the left.
STEP 7: Then, you will go through three steps. Step one is to verify, edit, or add your family details. Please make sure that this information is correct and up to date.
STEP 8: Step two is to select an enrollment term from the drop-down menu. Please select “2024-2025.”
STEP 9: You will then be able to add students so click the “+ Add Student” button. You will be able to select your children from the dropdown menu, you will have to add each of your children one at a time. Fill out their information such as their grade level, and learning or medical needs if they have any.
STEP 10: Then go down to “Session Preferences” You will see that there are first, second, and third choices. Please only select one choice. Your child is guaranteed to get their first choice. (There was no way for us to remove the second and third choice options.) If you have a K5-8th grader, you will want to select either the “K5-8th Grade Sunday Night” option, or the “K5-8th Grade At-Home” option. If you have a 9th or 10th grader you will want to select the “Grades 9-10” option. After you are done, click “Save Student.”
STEP 11: Once you are done adding all your K5-10th graders, click “Submit Registration” at the bottom. A new page will come up confirming that you registered, and you will be able to see the information you submitted. You will also get an email confirmation with this information.
STEP 12: If you wish to pay online, click the blue “Pay Now” button. If not, you can still pay with cash or a check, please make checks out to “Holy Angels Parish.” Prices for online registration will be slightly higher so that we can cover the processing fees that come with online payment. Follow the directions on the website, it is pretty self-explanatory. As a reminder, the fee for 1 child is $100, $180 for 2 children, and $250 for three or more children. The site will then ask for your credit/debit card information. This is a secure online platform. When you are done entering your information, click “Submit” and you are done!
Thank you so much for using our online payment and registration feature!
Holy Angels Faith Formation: Grades K5-10
STEP 1: Please go to: https://milwaukee.parishsoftfamilysuite.com/
STEP 2: If you are a returning user, please type in your username and password, then skip to step 6. If you are a new user, under the “Password” text box, click “New User” you will have to make an account. If you are a parishioner or if you have been part of our Faith Formation program before, the Parishsoft system will find your existing information. If you are not a parishioner and have not been part of our Faith Formation program before, you will be entered as a new user.
STEP 3: You should be on the “New User Registration” page now. Under “Organization” please find “Holy Angels Parish, West Bend.” Fill out all your information and then at the bottom of the page, click “Submit Registration.”
STEP 4: After you submit your registration you will get an email confirming that you registered for our system. Within 1 business day, we will have to approve your request to register for an account on our side of the system. Once we have done this, you will get an email that looks like this:
Holy Angels Parish - ParishSOFT User Registration Successful!
Thank you for registering.
Username: johndoe
Temporary Password: OV[rP!;DAZ
Please use your 'Username' and 'Temporary Password' the next time you log into the Holy Angels Parish portal.
You will be prompted to change the temporary password and enter your own for future access.
Click here to log in right now.
STEP 5: Click the link in the email or go to https://milwaukee.parishsoftfamilysuite.com/ and log in with your username and password provided for you in the email.
STEP 6: After you log in, click the black “Faith Formation” tab on the left.
STEP 7: Then, you will go through three steps. Step one is to verify, edit, or add your family details. Please make sure that this information is correct and up to date.
STEP 8: Step two is to select an enrollment term from the drop-down menu. Please select “2024-2025.”
STEP 9: You will then be able to add students so click the “+ Add Student” button. You will be able to select your children from the dropdown menu, you will have to add each of your children one at a time. Fill out their information such as their grade level, and learning or medical needs if they have any.
STEP 10: Then go down to “Session Preferences” You will see that there are first, second, and third choices. Please only select one choice. Your child is guaranteed to get their first choice. (There was no way for us to remove the second and third choice options.) If you have a K5-8th grader, you will want to select either the “K5-8th Grade Sunday Night” option, or the “K5-8th Grade At-Home” option. If you have a 9th or 10th grader you will want to select the “Grades 9-10” option. After you are done, click “Save Student.”
STEP 11: Once you are done adding all your K5-10th graders, click “Submit Registration” at the bottom. A new page will come up confirming that you registered, and you will be able to see the information you submitted. You will also get an email confirmation with this information.
STEP 12: If you wish to pay online, click the blue “Pay Now” button. If not, you can still pay with cash or a check, please make checks out to “Holy Angels Parish.” Prices for online registration will be slightly higher so that we can cover the processing fees that come with online payment. Follow the directions on the website, it is pretty self-explanatory. As a reminder, the fee for 1 child is $100, $180 for 2 children, and $250 for three or more children. The site will then ask for your credit/debit card information. This is a secure online platform. When you are done entering your information, click “Submit” and you are done!
Thank you so much for using our online payment and registration feature!
Forms and Letters: Grades K5-10
Registration Form 2024-2025.pdf
Download File
K5-11 Formation Calendar 24-25.pdf
Download File
Letter to New 9th Grade HAS Families 24-25.pdf
Download File
Letter to K5-1st Families 24-25.pdf
Download File
Letter to Returning Families 24-25.pdf
Download File
Letter to New Families 24-25.pdf
Download File
Registration Form 2024-2025.pdf
Download File
K5-11 Formation Calendar 24-25.pdf
Download File
Letter to New 9th Grade HAS Families 24-25.pdf
Download File
Letter to K5-1st Families 24-25.pdf
Download File
Letter to Returning Families 24-25.pdf
Download File
Letter to New Families 24-25.pdf
Download File
First Reconciliation and First Communion
Students receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion in 2nd grade. The process begins in October with the reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and the sacrament of First Communion in April/May. Students who are older than 2nd grade who have not yet received these sacraments should contact the Faith Formation Office to begin the preparation process.
Students receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion in 2nd grade. The process begins in October with the reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and the sacrament of First Communion in April/May. Students who are older than 2nd grade who have not yet received these sacraments should contact the Faith Formation Office to begin the preparation process.
Grade 11 - Confirmation
Confirmation prep kicks off in the spring of students' sophomore year with sessions beginning in September of their junior year. Confirmation is celebrated during the Easter Season of their junior year. For more information on preparing for Confirmation, please contact Brian Mase at [email protected] or 262-343-2370. Please visit our Confirmation page to download forms for the current year.
Service Hours
All high school students - track service hours here: http://bit.ly/30GQJRK
Service has always been part of the culture here at Holy Angels, and our youth have always been a shining example of that culture, both locally at our Mission Camps and around the country with Mission Trips. All of our high school students in Faith Formation and Confirmation Prep are asked to complete a total of 45 hours of service during their 9th-11th grade years, averaging out to 15 hours of service per year. This allows us to extend service opportunities to all of our high school students.
When we learn of service opportunities here at Holy Angels, we will advertise them via Flocknote along with information on how to sign up for that particular event. We would also encourage you to seek out opportunities beyond our parish as well; each student will be responsible for completing service hours at Holy Angels AND in the community outside the parish. Hours you have served earlier this summer will count toward your total; simply track them with the above link.
If you have any questions, please contact Brian at [email protected] or 262-343-2370. We want to thank you in advance for volunteering your time and continuing the culture of service that thrives here at Holy Angels!
When we learn of service opportunities here at Holy Angels, we will advertise them via Flocknote along with information on how to sign up for that particular event. We would also encourage you to seek out opportunities beyond our parish as well; each student will be responsible for completing service hours at Holy Angels AND in the community outside the parish. Hours you have served earlier this summer will count toward your total; simply track them with the above link.
If you have any questions, please contact Brian at [email protected] or 262-343-2370. We want to thank you in advance for volunteering your time and continuing the culture of service that thrives here at Holy Angels!
Youth Ministry
The Youth Ministry program at Holy Angels is dedicated to serving the parish's high school youth to help bring them to their faith through education, leadership, and service opportunities.
Click here for more information
The Youth Ministry program at Holy Angels is dedicated to serving the parish's high school youth to help bring them to their faith through education, leadership, and service opportunities.
Click here for more information
Journey
Journey is a religious development program for Washington County. It is designed to meet the spiritual and sacramental needs of children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities. If you have someone you know that would love to be in Journey or if you would like to volunteer follow the link. For more information click here!
Journey is a religious development program for Washington County. It is designed to meet the spiritual and sacramental needs of children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities. If you have someone you know that would love to be in Journey or if you would like to volunteer follow the link. For more information click here!
OCIA/Why Catholic?
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), also called "Why Catholic?" at Holy Angels, is for adults wishing to be baptized and/or confirmed Catholic. Classes meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Two sessions are run throughout the year, one starting in July and one starting in November/December. Participants can receive the sacraments at the Easter Vigil if they are ready. Registration is required which can be done by contacting Deacon Mark Jansen at (262) 334-0140.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), also called "Why Catholic?" at Holy Angels, is for adults wishing to be baptized and/or confirmed Catholic. Classes meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Two sessions are run throughout the year, one starting in July and one starting in November/December. Participants can receive the sacraments at the Easter Vigil if they are ready. Registration is required which can be done by contacting Deacon Mark Jansen at (262) 334-0140.
Adult Formation
Programs and activities are offered throughout the year to provide opportunities for spiritual enrichment for the adults in our parish. For more information, please contact Brian Mase at [email protected] or 262-343-2370.
Programs and activities are offered throughout the year to provide opportunities for spiritual enrichment for the adults in our parish. For more information, please contact Brian Mase at [email protected] or 262-343-2370.
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