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The first catechists in any child’s life are the family members with whom he or she lives. What happens at home – both positive and negative – provides lessons for life. In the family, faith is shared as part of the unfolding of daily life. The home or “domestic church” provides a real place in which a child learns to live his or her faith as well as understanding it.
Our goal is to create a program of lifelong faith formation that is centered in and flows out of the events of Church life. It embraces all ages and generations, promotes faith growth at home and promotes participation in Church life.
St. Joseph's Parish School of Religion (PSR) is one dimension of faith formation at St. Joseph's. PSR provides Catholic instruction for those children of our faith community who are unable to attend Catholic school. Our program for faith formation is geared toward pre-school, elementary and Jr. High school age students.
Our curriculum and policies are determined by the Diocese of Youngstown Office of Religious Education and locally by our Pastor. The program is administered by the Director of Religious Education with the help of parish volunteers.
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PSR 2023-2024
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The NEW 2023-24 PSR Program
This year, our program will be transitioning from a traditional Sunday School program to a family-centered program that will focus on building the Domestic Church. What is the Domestic Church, you may ask. According to the Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church: “The family, is so to speak, the domestic church.” (Lumen Gentium #11). This means that it is in the context of the family that we (all) learn who God is and to prayerfully seek His will for us.(https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/vocations/parents/tools-for-building-a-domestic-church). You'll find the time commitment to be similar, but with ample opportunities for prayer, service, Catholic experiences, all while learning and experiencing Catholic witness in our daily and family lives.
- Peg Haney, Director of Religious Education (330-274-2268 or [email protected]) -
ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
It’s NEW. Now you can register your child(ren) for this year’s Faith Formation Program from this webpage. Scroll down for registration options. The deadline for submitting registration forms for the 2023-24 PSR year (either on paper or online) is Thursday, August 31.
PSR Opening Day - Save this Date!! The 2023-24 PSR School year will begin on Sunday, September 17, with 9 a.m. Mass. A Donut Social and organizational meeting will follow.
PSR FEES - PSR Fees are used for weekly flyers, PSR student supplies, parent information, community service projects, food, etc. Fee is $70 per family and is due by Sept. 17, 2023. Please make checks payable to: St. Joseph PSROption #1 (Preferred Method)
Online Registration & Payment with Digital FormsStep 1: Enroll students by completing the online registration form:
https://forms.gle/mfgDVosMP21FThtu9 Step 2: Download the other required forms (PSR Medical Release & Permission Form, PSR Photo-Video Release Form, PSR Volunteer Form, and Sacramental Forms).
Step 3: Make payment (make checks payable to: St. Joseph PSR)
Option #2
Downloading & Printing Forms, Completing & Submitting to Religious Ed Office with PaymentEnrollment forms are available in the Documents section of this page. Download, print, complete, and drop off at the Parish Office or Religious Ed Office.
Option #3
PIcking Up Forms, Completing & Returning to Religious Ed Office with PaymentPick up the necessary forms from the Religious Education Office. Complete and drop off at the Parish Office or Religious Ed Office (hours are 11 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday).
Questions? Please contact our Director of Religious Education, Peg Haney
for more information at [email protected] or call/text 937-673-5456.
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Catechists & Support TeamThank You Catechists of
St. Joseph & St. Ambrose!
Joe Daczko
Angi Daczko
Don Engelhart
Theresa Gross
Peg Haney
Misty Henderson
Rhonda Johnson
Pat Johnston
Jon McCarty
Joe Orlowski
Mark Rainey
Jan Seljan
Ruth Skocdopole
Debbie Smith
Julie Stone
Shirley Weisenseel
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Doughnut Socials
These wonderful opportunities to meet and greet your fellow parishioners and is currently "manned" by PSR parents. Usually held once a month during the PSR school year, the event takes place after Sunday Mass in Hughes Hall. Parent Talks or other presentations and discussions are part of this social event. Please refer to the weekly bulletin for dates and reminders.
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Christmas Pageant& Cookie Party
PSR's annual Christmas Pageant & Cookie Party is held in December each year beginning at 10 a.m. in the church and ending in Hughes Hall. The Story of Christmas includes readings and singing by the students and those who attend. All PSR families share dozens of their favorite cookies. All families, friends, and parishioners are welcome to attend this wonderful holiday event.
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Warm Hearts for Warm Hands
In January, our PSR program transforms the Giving Tree to a Warm Hearts for Warm Hands collection tree. Formerly known as Keep the Kids Warm, this Catholic Charities campaign helps provide winter hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves to families in need. Monetary donations received through this Poverty Awareness month project also helps Catholic Charities provide direct utility assistance to families with children.
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