Parish School of Religion (PSR)

Pre K-K > Eileen Haney, Tina Pagano
Gr. 1 > Shannon Lesnak
Gr. 2 > Kathy Maretka, Jan Herman-Aide
Gr. 3 > Kathy Greenwald
Gr. 4 > Lonn & Deb Safko
Gr. 5 > Barb Colin
Gr. 6 > Tom Smith, Joe Duriak
Gr. 7 > Don Engelhart
Gr. 8 > Ruth Skocdopole, Dan Safko
Helpers > Doug Engelhart, Theresa Gross
CLOW > Julie Engelhart, Eileen Haney, Jackie Workman, Michelle Ward-Clayton

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 generation, promotes faith growth at home and promotes participation in Church life.

St. Joseph's Parish School of Religion or PSR (formerly known as CCD, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) 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 a Catholic school. Our program for Faith Formation for pre-school, elementary and Jr. High school age students is held in the school classrooms (and other meeting rooms as needed), Sunday mornings, 9:30-11:00 a.m., September-April. Volunteers, teachers, assistants, and guest speakers are always needed.

Welcome to an exciting new year of religious instruction here at St. Joseph Parish. This year, our goal is to build on religious education traditions in PSR. As everyone is a year older, you'll find that our program does a great job of relating our faith in an age appropriate manner. We will increase our knowledge of Jesus, learn and practice traditions of our faith, grow in prayer, and make the rich celebration of our Catholic heritage meaningful to all.
 

PSR Registration 2017-18
St. Joseph Parish’s School of Religion is open! If you missed our opening day, you can still register your child/ren for PSR. Stop by the PSR office during the week or on Sunday morning before PSR for registration materials. PSR fees for the 2017-18 school year will remain the same: $30.00 per student, with an $80 maximum per family. Students receiving sacramental instruction (First Communion, Confirmation) pay an additional $25.00. If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact the Parish Office (330-274-2253) or Peg Haney (330-274-2268). If you'd like to print and fill out forms ahead of time, you may access them from the links on the left.
 
PSR Enrollment 
PSR Enrollment is in advance of registration and is for students who will be attending our program for the first time this year. You can enroll your student/s at the Parish Center during regular St. Joseph Parish office hours throughout the month of August. If your child was baptized in a parish other than St. Joseph Parish, please bring your child/ren’s baptismal record/s at this time. If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact Peg Haney at 330-274-2268 or the Parish Office at 330-274-2253.

PSR Activities

Students and families of our PSR Program take part in several events and fundraisers throughout the year. Your support and participation are greatly appreciated.

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 school year, the event takes place between the Sunday Masses in Hughes Hall. Please refer to the weekly bulletin for reminders.

Free Community Meals
St. Joseph Parish’s Free Community Meals are held during the school year, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in Hughes Hall. This effort is done in conjunction with our PSR program, parish organizations, and the church communities in our area. Our goal is to provide a nutritious meal and fellowship to those in need. Everyone is welcome to attend! More information including a schedule of area Community Meals is available by clicking here.

Garden Club's Annual
Christmas Boutique Kitchen
Members of St. Joseph's PSR program will run the kitchen offering snack, lunch and dessert items at one of the area's nicest craft shows in the area. Visit our Garden Club page for more information.



Christmas Pageant & Cookie Party
PSR's annual Christmas Pageant & Cookie Party is held in December each year beginning at 10:00 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. 


Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast
PSR sponsors the Annual Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast featuring “All You Can Eat” buttermilk pancakes in Hughes Hall, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Members of the Knights of Columbus Women's Auxiliary generously host this delicious meal is served with homemade toppings and/or syrup, sausage patty, oj, coffee, tea, or milk. Great family prices, theme basket raffles, and children's attendance drawings are all a part of the fun. Visit our News & Events tab for a closer look.

Field Day 2017 for Parish Families
PSR and our parish's Cub Scout Pack 3575 will be hosting a Summer Field Day on Saturday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on St. Joseph Parish grounds. Come on out and enjoy a very fun day of games and activities including a giant slingshot! Hot dogs and sides to go with will also be available. This event is for school aged children and their families, siblings, and parents. A sign-up sheet is available in the Narthex. For more informaton, please contact Peg Haney (phaney@stjosephmantua.com) or Pack Cubmaster, Abe Szoka (abeszoka@gmail.com).

PSR/Cub Scout Family Movie Night and Campout 2017
PSR and the Cub Scouts will be hosting a family movie night and camp out here at St. Joe’s from Saturday, August 19, through Sunday morning August 20. The camp out will conclude with attendance at 8:30 a.m. Mass.