The Saint Joseph Parish School of Religion (PSR) is a program designed for the children of our parish who attend schools without formal religious catholic education as part of their curriculum.  PSR aims to educate and form these students in our faith including preparing them for the reception of sacraments as well as deepening and reinforcing knowledge of their religion and values for living. 

Parents are reminded that they are the primary educators of their children and that their home is the first church.  The PSR faculty, consisting of parent volunteers and St. Joseph staff, is there to help them fulfill this responsibility.

The PSR program conducts regularly scheduled classes on Sundays from 9:30 – 11:00 AM.  Unless otherwise specified, regular classes are held in the Saint Joseph School building.  There are about 30 sessions and are comprised of graded classes, liturgical celebrations, and seasonal events.  Attendance records are kept and participation is expected.

Since instruction time is limited, it is very important that your child arrive on time (in the library no later the 9:25 AM). If that is not possible, please contact the teacher.

Change of Schedule:  If there is a change in scheduled events from PSR, parents will be notified via the church bulletin and/or a memo will be given to your child.

Director of Religious Education:	Sister Julainne Middendorf
Coordinator of Religious Education:	Steven M. Fischer
Parish School of Religion:	(859) 441-5110
Email:	stjoepsr@hotmail.com

Grade 1	Ceil Gubser
Grade 2	Jannene Maudlin
Grade 3	Nancy Vogel Sharon Schabell
Grade 4	Greg Franzen
Grade 5	Beth Schoepf Cari Covey
Grade 6	Rachel Rottman
Grade 7	Kari Fischer
Grade 8	Ken Sharp
Secretary	Kristi Kruer
CRE	Steven Fischer
DRE	Sr. Julaine

PSR Schedule

Important Dates

Sacremental Programs

August 19	PSR Opening (GYM)
August 26	Class
September 2	No Class – Labor Day
September 9	Class
September 16	Class
September 23	Class
September 30	Class
October 7	Class
October 14	No Class – Fall Break
October 21	Class, Mission Sunday
October 28	Class
November 4	Class
November 11	Class
November 18	Class
November 25	No Class – Thanksgiving Break
December 2	Class, Reconciliation Service
December 9	Class
December 16	Ministries 9:30 Mass, Christmas Brunch Potluck (Memorial Hall)
December 23	No Class, Christmas Break
December 30	No Class, Christmas Break
January 6	Class
January 13	Class
January 20	Class
January 27	Class
February 3	Class
February 10	Class
February 17	Class
February 24	Class
March 2	Class, Reconciliation Services
March 9	Seasonal Celebration (Memorial Hall), 11:30 A.M. Mass (Ministries)
March 16	No Class, Spring Break
March 23	No Class, Spring Break
March 30	Class
April 6	Class
April 13	Class
April 20	9:30 A.M. Mass (Ministries) PSR Closing (GYM)

PSR Schedule

Important Dates

Sacremental Programs

September 16	Catechetical Sunday
September 23	Scapular – Grade 3
October 21	Mission Sunday
November 18	Closing of 40 Hours
December 2	Reconciliation Service
December 9	Progress Reports sent home
December 16	Christmas Brunch Potluck after 9:30 A.M. Mass (Memorial Hall)
March 2	Reconciliation Service
March 9	Seasonal Celebration (Memorial Hall)
April 20	9:30 A.M. Mass, PSR Closing (Memorial Hall)
May 4	May Crowning

PSR Schedule

Important Dates

Sacremental Programs

October 9	First Reconciliation Parent Meeting 7:00 P.M. Church
November 6	Confirmation Meeting 7:00 P.M. Church
November 11	Confirmation Commitment Mass 9:30 A.M. Mass
January 17	First Reconciliation Celebration 7:00 P.M. Church
March 4	First Communion Meeting 7:00 P.M. Church
April 1	Confirmation Rehearsal 7:00 P.M. Church
April 2	Confirmation Retreat and Confirmation Retreat during day – Ceremony 7:00 P.M. Church
April 17	First Communion Practice 7:00 P.M. Church
April 18	First Communion Retreat
April 19	First Communion 11:30 A.M. Church
May 4	May Crowning 7 P.M.

The following texts are used in the PSR Program.
Grade	Text
1	God is Good, Christ Our Life Series, Sisters of Notre Dame, Chardon, OH
2	God Cares for Us, Christ Our Life Series, Sisters of Notre Dame, Chardon, OH
3	We Believe, Christ Our Life Series, Sisters of Notre Dame, Chardon, OH
4	God Guide Us ,Christ Our Life Series, Sisters of Notre Dame, Chardon, OH
5	We Worship, Christ Our Life Series, Sisters of Notre Dame, Chardon, OH
6	God Calls a People, Christ Our Life Series, Sisters of Notre Dame, Chardon, OH
7	Jesus, the Way, Truth and Life, Christ Our Life Series, Sisters of Notre Dame, Chardon, OH
8	Church, Then and Now, Christ Our Life Series, Sisters of Notre Dame, Chardon, OH Confirmed in the Spirit, Christ Our Life Series, Sisters of Notre Dame, Chardon, OH
	Grades 6th – 8th also use bibles. New American Bible, St. Joseph Edition Optional additional text for each grade: Our Catholic Identity, Catechism Workbook, Resources for Christian living, Allen TX Catholic Dictionary Coloring Book, St. Joseph Coloring Book My Rosary, Pauline Coloring Books Rosary for Children Folder w/Luminous Mysteries, Barton-Cotton
	"Train a child in the way they should go; even when they are old, they will not swerve from it." Proverbs 22:6