Holy Infant Parish School of Religion (PSR)
Online registration for 2022/2023 PSR Classes: please go HERE to register.
The first day of PSR for 2022-2023 is Monday, September 12, 2022
REGISTRATION INFORMATION LETTER
Welcome to Holy Infant’s Parish School of Religion. We look forward to working closely with every family to help provide a Christ-filled school year for all students of the parish who attend public school. As parents you are invaluable to this program. We recognize that you are the first teachers of your children and that no one knows them better or loves them more than you do. It is our goal, therefore, to work with you to support the faith formation of your child.
Our PSR program attempts to balance religious instruction with the experiences of Catholic community, service, and worship throughout the year. It attempts to meet the needs and understanding of all children and families, recognizing that there are varying degrees of catechetical background, understanding, and experiences.
All children want to know that there’s a God out there who hears, understands, and loves them and they want to know that we as a Church listen, understand, and love them as well, and are eager to accompany them on their journey of faith. We strive to educate our children and families in the Catholic faith; assist parents in forming their children’s ongoing spiritual development; and finally, being an instrument in transforming these children into Catholic Christian citizens with a strong faith on which to base their future spiritual growth, and to enable them to be evangelizers to the communities in which they will live. All that is accomplished by the grace of the Holy Spirit.
Parish School of Religion Registration Fees
We do charge a fee in order to provide the best catechetical program for your children, but we must stress that we want all children to be able to avail themselves of a religious education so scholarships or payment plans will be available to help parents who may be struggling financially.
Registrations can be completed online by going to the Holy Infant website at holyinfantballwin.org, then Education, then Parish School of Religion. Please complete the applicable forms listed on the right side of the website and send them in to us.
Holy Infant Registered Parishioners:
One Child – $265; Two Children – $388; Three or More Children – $484
Non-Registered Parishioners:
One Child – $355; Two Children – $568; Three Children or More – $754
At Home Faith Formation (Grades 3-6 with permission by Patricia Foley):
$120/child
Private School (8th Grade only):
$100/child
Registrations must be completed by June 15, 2022. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. After June 15th, we will be unable to guarantee you a time preference.
Bless us as we look forward to continued joy in the ministry of catechesis.
Yours in Christ,
Patricia Foley
Director of Religious Education & PSR Director Holy Infant Parish
636-227-0802 Option 3 #138 or 314-742-0626 (cell) or pfoley@holyinfantballwin.org
ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
The Parish School of Religion (PSR) is a vibrant, growth-filled program changing annually to meet the needs of its students. The program is designed for the children of our parish who attend schools without formal religious 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 in the ways of faith. The PSR faculty, consisting of parent volunteers and Holy Infant staff, is there to help them fulfill this responsibility.
Our PSR program offers Catholic religious education classes for students in grades K – 8. All classes are held on Mondays at 3:30-8th Grade only, 4:30-K-8th Grade and 6:30-1st-8th Grade. The PSR school year runs from September – May, with breaks for holidays and spring break week.
PSR also offers Confirmation preparation classes for 8th grade parishioners who attend a private Catholic school and to an At Home Faith Formation Program for Grades 3rd-6th. Please contact Patricia Foley for more information at 636-227-0802 Option 3.
PHILOSOPHY
Our PSR program attempts to balance religious instruction with the experiences of Catholic community, service, and worship throughout the year. It attempts to meet the needs and understanding of all children and families, recognizing that there are varying degrees of catechetical background, understanding, and experiences.
Our children want to know there’s a God out there who hears, understands, and loves them and they want to know that we as a Church listen, understand, and love them as well, and are eager to accompany them on their journey of faith. We strive to inform our children and families in the basics of the Catholic faith; assist parents in forming the children’s ongoing spiritual development; and finally, be an instrument in transforming these children into Catholic Christian citizens with a strong faith on which to base their future spiritual growth, and to enable them to be evangelizers to the communities in which they will live. All this is accomplished by the grace of the Holy Spirit.