PSR

We are called in many different ways to serve the Lord. You have been called to be a parent and the parish supports the parents’ responsibility as the primary educators of their children. Your participation in the life of the parish, Sunday Mass, service to others and dedication to daily prayer demonstrates the authenticity of your profession of faith. Catechetical leaders (PSR teachers) will support and encourage you as you carry out the role as the primary educator of the faith. As parents you are the most influential agents of catechesis for your children. The catechesis given by parents with the family “precedes, accompanies and enriches all other forms of catechesis” as stated in the National Directory for Catechesis. Our curriculum is based on the Diocese of Columbus Graded Course of study for Religion and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The parish promises to help you, as parents, foster your child/children’s faith, and assist you in the role as a catechist for your child/children whether you assume complete responsibility or look to the Parish School of Religion (PSR) for help and support.

St. Joseph would like to welcome your family to the Parish School of Religion (PSR) program if you have a child that is within the age ranges of the 1st Grade through the 8th Grade.  We would like to encourage you to enroll your child in the PSR this year and to maintain registration all subsequent years to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion all the way through to Confirmation.   

Registration Windows

May 1  – May 31		Registered St. Joseph Parishioners
June 1 – June 15		Current students enrolled in St. Joseph's 2017-18 PSR
June 16 – June 30		Open registration

 

Class Information

1st–6th Grade Session I Monday 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
1st–6th Grades Session II Monday 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
7th–8th Grades Sunday 9:40 AM–10:50 AM

Class size will be limited to 15 students per class.

Cost

The 2018–19 PSR fee is $65/child for registered parishioners (maximum of $130/family) and $130/child for non-registered parishioners (no maximum) PLUS retreat fees of $35 for 2nd grade and $65 for 8th grade.   Volunteers for the PSR school year are eligible to receive a discount for their child.
 

Parent / Adult Volunteers

In order to be considered eligible to volunteer for PSR, it is required by the Diocese of Columbus that the individual be certified in “Protecting God’s Children” and have a current BCI (specific to the Diocese of Columbus), on file prior to volunteering.  No exceptions. Please contact the parish office to inquire about registering for a “Protecting God’s Children” training session.