Each student at Cistercian is put under the guidance and care of a Form Master. The Form Master leads his Form from fifth grade through graduation. He is the Form’s academic advisor, guidance counselor, disciplinarian, spiritual director, cheerleader, and caregiver.
The Form Master System, unique in the area, has its roots in European monastic schools. It provides the students at the school with a stable source of support, the parents with a consistent point of contact, and the faculty and staff of the school with an invested partner in education.
Form Masters know their boys. Through daily contact over eight years, they understand each boy’s interests, strengths, weaknesses, and personal and family history. Each boy knows he’s seen, supported, and loved.
2024-25 Form Masters
Fr. John Bayer , O.Cist.
Phone: (469) 499-5456
STD, STL Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy.
MA, BA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
Form Master (Form VIII);
Theology (Form VI);
Philosophy Senior Seminar;
Community Service Sponsor.
Fr. Anthony Bigney , O.Cist.
Phone: (469) 499-5448
MTh University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
MA Texas Women’s University, Denton, TX.
BA Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.
Director of Admissions;
Form Master (Form III);
Social Studies (Form I);
Theology (Form II);
Make an appointment with Fr. Anthony
Fr. Lawrence Brophy , O.Cist
Class of 2001
Phone: (469) 499-5427
PhD, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
STB Pontificio Ateneo Sant'Anselmo, Rome, Italy.
MTh University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
MS, BS Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
Head of Upper School;
Form Master (Form IV);
Math (Form VI).
Fr. Matthew Hegemann , O. Cist.
Phone: (972) 554-2321
MTh, BA University of Dallas, Irving, TX
Certificate in Formation, Gregorian University, Rome, Italy.
Form Master (Form II);
Religion (Form IV);
Assistant Community Service Sponsor.
Fr. Augustine Hoelke , O.Cist.
Class of 2000
Phone: (469) 499-5443
MTh, BA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
MA University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX.
Director of Campus Ministry/Liturgy;
Form Master (Form VII);
Latin (Form III);
History Senior Seminar;
History Elective.
Fr. Philip Neri Lastimosa , O.Cist.
Class of 2000
Phone: (469) 499-5457
MAT University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX.
MA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
BS Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA.
Head of Middle School;
Form Master (Form V);
Science (Form VI);
Physics (Form VI).
Mr. Timothy Parker
Class of 1990
Phone: (469) 499-5436
MS University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
BA Austin College, Sherman, TX.
Director of Facilities;
Form Master (Form I);
Science (Form I).
Fr. Ambrose Strong , O.Cist.
Phone: (469) 499-5447
STL Accademia Alfonsiana, Rome, Italy.
MTh, BA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
Dean of Students;
Form Master (Form VI);
Head of Theology Department;
Theology (Form VII);
Latin (Form II);
Student Council Sponsor;
Pro-Life Club Sponsor.