Religious Education/PSR
Mrs. Connie Knebel cknebel@stphgh.org
WELCOME TO ST PAUL PSR
St Paul PSR offers Sunday morning, Sunday evening, Wednesday evening and At Home Family Programs to meet the needs of our parish families.
Sunday mornings are for 3 year old, 4 year old and kindergartners. This program starts at 9:20am until 10:30am (during the 9:30 mass) and runs September through April.
The program chose for this is Seeds for the 3 and 4 year old groups and Promise for the kindergartner age group. The class curriculum is based on a bible story, music, crafts or coloring projects and games. Ideal for teaching the little ones love of Jesus and having fun at the same time. Registration is required and fee is $35.00 per student for the year. Sunday morning follows a calendar that is given to families at the open house on August 31, 2011 starting at 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
Sunday evening program is for 8th graders. These students meet at 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Their curriculum is from Blest Are We – Faith and Word is church history and Gifted with the Spirit for Confirmation prep. Classes begin September until April. Open house will be August 31, 2011 starting at 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Students will recieve a calendar at open house of scheduled classes. Completed registration form, parish census form and baptismal certificate is requied for this class There is a fee of $75.00 per student for the year and this does NOT include the retreat fees. There will be a parent and student information meeting on September 27, 2011 at 7:00pm in the Cafeterica in the Parish Center. Confirmation date will be announce when we recieve from the Bishop’s office.
Wednesday evening classes for first through seventh grades These grades meet at 6:30pm until 7:45.The curriculum for these grades are as follows:
Grade 1 are introduced to the church community, trinity, being a follower of Jesus.
Grade 2 prepare for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, lessons are about forgiveness and Mass/Eucharist. There will be an information meeting for parents and student on September 13, 2011 at 7:00pm in Cafeteria of the Parish Center.
Grade 3 study the four marks of the church and the misson of the church.
Grade 4 go deeper into the meaning of the Trinity, beatitudes, and social justice.
Grade 5 study the seven sacraments more fully.
Grade 6 wonder through the Old Testament.
Grade 7 walk the walk and talk the talk with Jesus through the New Testament.
These program also includes prayer, liturgy, mass, scripture for all grade levels. This program also follows a calendar and start in September through April. The cost is $75.00 per student for the year. ALL PSR PROGRAMS REQUIRE A COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM, PARISH CENSUS FORM ( IF ONE IS NEEDED) AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE. OPEN HOUSE FOR ALL PROGRAMS IS AUGUST 31, 2011 STARTING AT 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Meet your catechist, pick up student folder, handbooks and calendars.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
JUNE
A summer mass is planned in the month of June at 10:00am with ice cream following the mass. Great way to catch up with friends.
JULY
TOTUS TUUS comes to the parish
This year the dates are July 10, 2011 through July 15, 2011. Totus Tuus mean Totally Yours. The theme is the sowworful mysteries. The program is through the Diocese of Springfield. It is lead by a team of 4 college age students that are trained by the diocese and spend their summer speading the Good News of Jesus Christ to all tthe young students of our parish. A registration form is required. Cost is $20.00 for the week. Watch for more info on the web site in upcoming events.