Faith Formation Registration

Welcome to Faith Formation online registration. 

Following the link below, fill out all appropriate family information and pay the registration fee. If you are a catechist, go to the Catechist Registration tab to register your children.

The fee is $80 per child, with a discount for more than 3 children.  No family will be turned away due to a lack of funds. If you need financial assistance, please contact Johanna Isburgh  (johanna@stmaustin.org, 512-258-1944 x220.)

Refer to the grade level Faith Formation page for specifics on class days/times offered.

Covid Protocols
Students and catechists should do a self-screening for Covid-19 symptoms prior to entering the building. If you are sick, please stay home.
The parish will continue to provide hand-sanitizer stations for all students, catechists, and parents who enter the Faith Formation building, as well as in the classrooms. Proper handwashing is also encouraged. All classroom surfaces and supplies will be sanitized prior to use.

Masks are not required but are strongly recommended for anyone who is unvaccinated or under the age of 12 and may be worn by anyone who chooses to do so. All catechists who have not been vaccinated will be required to wear a mask. Those that have been vaccinated can choose to wear one if they want.

Since 2nd grade has no Home Study option due to sacrament preparation, we will have one 2nd grade class on Sunday at noon designated as All-Masks. All students and catechists in this class will be wearing masks at all times. If you wish for your child to be in this class, please select it from the list of classes on the registration form. 

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 beginning this school year (2021-22), 8th gr Home Study does not fulfill the requirement for the first year of Confirmation prep. If your child did 8th grade Home Study last year (2020-21), it fulfills the requirement.) This is a great opportunity to work with your children at home and teach them about their Catholic faith. Please select the Home Study Registration button below to register for this option. Contact the Faith Formation office to arrange to pick up materials after you have registered.

Fees for Home Study are $30 per child for Elementary, $20 per child for Middle School.

We need teachers!

We still need volunteers willing to teach (at all grade levels). Are you willing to help the children of St. Thomas More? If you teach, there is no charge for your children to attend Faith Formation class. We provide lesson plans and a teaching partner. All you need is a love of your Catholic faith and a willingness to share that with our children. Contact the RE staff if you are interested.
 

Older Student Sacrament Preparation

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 program is 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. Sign up for the Elem OSSP class on the registration form.

For information on Older Student Sacrament Prep for Middle School, contact Andrea Cochran. These students should register for regular Middle School classes on Sunday evening. Please add a comment on the registration form indicating sacraments needed.
 

Special Needs Classes

We have a program for Elementary children with Special Education Needs on Monday evening at 6:30 pm. Our goal is to make them feel welcome and learn more about their faith. Please select the " Elem Special Needs" class on the registration form.
 

Baptism Certificates 

Baptism certificates are required for any child receiving 1st Communion or Confirmation this year. They must be turned in to the Faith Formation office no later than December 1. Even if your child was baptized at St. Thomas More, we need a copy of their Baptism certificate.

Follow the link to register your children:

• In-person classes (K-12)
• Home Study