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Parish School of Religion (PSR)

The Parish School of Religion is a religious education program, for Grades 1-8, offered to our parish children who attend public schools.  The aim of the program is to familiarize the students with the basic knowledge and beliefs of their Catholic faith and instill Catholic values in each student.   It also prepares the students for the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation.

PSR classes begin the first Wednesday of September and end the last Wednesday of April.  Classes are from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. each Wednesday.

There is a two year preparation program for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, celebrated in the second grade, and Confirmation, celebrated in either Grade 7 or 8 of even numbered years.

Class registration for new students is done by appointment with the PSR coordinator.

All students are required to attend all classes unless they are sick or for other extraordinary reasons.  Sports, gymnastics, etc. are not considered extraordinary reasons.  They are also required to come to one of the Masses on all weekends preferably with their family.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the PSR program, contact Sr. Marilyn Chall, OSF, the PSR Coordinator, at 636.239.3520, Ext. 107 or email her at srmarilync@charter.net.

Program Information
  • Programs Used:
    • Grade 1 - 6 Use the "Blest Are We Series." These texts are based on the basic teachings and doctrine of our Catholic faith. This series is also used in our day school program.
    • Grade 2 uses a Sadlier Company sacramental program to prepare them for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.
    • Grades 7 and 8 texts are based on preparation for confirmation by Ligouri Pub. and Sadlier Co. "Creed I" and "Creed II" which helps them incorporate the teachings of Christ and the Church into their lives.

  • Assessments:

    • Archdiocesan Report Card 3 times a year.

    • Oral/Written testing at least once a term.

    • Certificate of Achievement and perfect attendance at end of year if completed.

  • Classes Per Year:

    • Formal Classes: 28

    • PSR Liturgies: 3

    • Sacrament of Reconciliation: 2 (Fall and Spring)

  • Parent Involvement and Communication:

    • General parent meeting on the first day of classes.

    • Liturgies and social evenings three times a year.

    • Family Advent Night.

    • School Projects as PSR during Advent and Lent.

    • PSR Newsletter sent home from the coordinator regularly.

    • Letters of information to parents from class teachers.

    • Involvement in special parish functions and liturgies during the year.

 


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