Parish School of Religion
To serve the catechetical needs of our parish families, St. Joseph Catholic Church provides faith formation for the entire family through our Parish School of Religion (PSR) program. Whole-family faith formation allows families to learn the Faith together building family traditions around the liturgical year and growing in community with other parish families.
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Our PSR Family Faith Formation program starts at K4 and continues through 8th grade with sacramental prep for First Communion typically in 2nd grade and a 2-year Confirmation program beginning in 7th Grade.
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How PSR Family Faith Formation Works | Registration | PSR Calendar | Volunteer
How Does PSR Family Faith Formation Work?
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Families will attend in-person classes on designated “Gather Sundays” after the 9:30 AM Mass. Classes typically run from 10:45am-12:15pm.
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Our “Gather Sundays” are Sundays where we will meet for in-person classes to establish core topics and faith principles. “Family of Faith” Sundays will be Sundays that you are asked to work as a family at home to extend the monthly lesson. Special assignments might be given to a family during our PSR year and should be completed as a family.
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Please refer to the PSR calendar available below to see the scheduled Sundays. The Sundays change from month to month due to holidays and school breaks.
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Children are dropped off in their classrooms with their peers and teachers. Class assignments are primarily based on grade level. Parents will sign their child out at pick up time.
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While children are meeting in their classrooms, adult parishioners will meet in the Family Life Center in the main hall. IF YOUR CHILD IS ATTENDING PSR CLASS AT LEAST ONE PARENT/GUARDIAN NEEDS TO ATTEND ADULT FORMATION IN THE MAIN HALL OF THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER.
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Preparation for the sacraments will be held at the same time PSR classes are held (after the 9:30 AM Mass 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM)
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New Attendance Policy will be distributed September 15, 2024
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PLEASE NOTE: First Communion students and their parents will meet once a month on a Wednesday night. Typically, this will be on the 1st Wednesday of the month 6 PM - 7 PM.
2024-2025 PSR Registration
Registration has closed for the 2024-25 school year. If you need assistance, contact our Director of Faith Formation Marijo Jones - mjones@stjosephchurch.net.
Required for Registration
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Must be a registered parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
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Touching Safety Program - All children must view the Touching Safety video required by the Diocese of Shreveport. This video will be shown at the first class. If you do not want your child to be trained in Touching Safety you must sign an opt-out form available upon request.
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There is a $45.00 registration fee for each family. This includes up to (3) student books. Extra student books are available for $13.00 each.
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PLEASE NOTE: If you have a child preparing for First Communion or 8th grade Confirmation this year, the fees are as follows: First Holy Communion - $55.00;
Year 1 Confirmation (7th grade) - $55.00; Year 2 Confirmation (8th grade) - $155.00 (retreat fee included) due by retreat date.
2024-2025
PSR Calendar
Click image above for a printable pdf of the calendar
Sacrament Dates
First Communion
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Friday, May 2, 2025
First Reconciliation and First Communion Practice
6 PM in the church
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Saturday, May 3, 2025
First Communion Mass at 4 PM
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​​​Confirmation
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Dates to be announced
VOLUNTEER
Help is needed as our Parish School of Religion continues to grow. Please consider volunteering to serve as Catechist or Catechist's aide. Your faith will grow as abundantly as the children you teach!
If you are interesting in serving our parish in this way, please click below to complete our Prospective Catechist form.