The St. Joseph Parish School of Religion has adopted a new format that is different from traditional PSR programs you may be familiar with. Our PSR program uses one of the traditional text series approved by the Archdiocese, but instead of offering weekly classroom centered instruction, our program focuses on the support for continuous religious education within each family's regular routine, with monthly meetings for both students and parents.
Students meet with their teacher and peers each month. During this meeting, three things happen. First, teachers formally or informally take an inventory of what students know and what areas each student may need additional support. Second, students participate in activities that introduce important concepts they will be learning about in the upcoming month. Finally, students interact with faith peers to begin building spiritual relationships and a sense of community within our church.
While students are meeting, parents meet as well. During this time they pray for their families, participate in studies to support their role as parent and faith educator of their children, receive and discuss materials to support their religious education sessions at home, and plan family activities to strengthen our sense of community.
Please pray for our PSR families as they begin a new educational cycle in which they endeavor to fulfill the promises they made at their children's baptism.
Deacon Don Kintz
Parish School of Religion Coordinator