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, 10:00-11:30 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.

- Peg Haney, Director of Religious Education
(330-274-2268 or phaney@stjosephmantua.com)

St. Joseph Parish’s School of Religion registration for Sunday classes and sacramental education continues. You can register your child for this year’s PSR by stopping by the PSR office after 9:00 a.m. Mass. You can also call the Parish or PSR Offices during the week at 330-274-2253 or 330-274-2268. PSR fees for the 2019-20 school year have increased:  $35.00 per student, with an $90.00 maximum per family. Registration for the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation will be held at this time as well. Students receiving sacramental instruction (First Communion, Confirmation) pay an additional $30.00. 
PSR Reminder—Beginning this year, all PSR students will be gathering in Hughes Hall at the beginning of PSR.