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.

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. Lawrence Brophy , O.Cist

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.

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. Philip Neri Lastimosa , O.Cist.

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

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.

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.