PSR Classes Forming!

It's hard to believe that summer is over and it's time to start thinking about school again. Our Parish School of Religion is open to any children in the parish grades K - 8th grade open to all youth, including those enrolled in Catholic schools as a supplement to their religious training. Registration forms are available in the narthex and I would ask that you return them as soon as possible so that we'll have an idea of class sizes for the coming year.

With questions about this year's program please call Deacon John Amedeo at
330-310-1628.

PSR Classes will meet on Sundays from 9:30-10:45 
Children’s Liturgy of the Word every Sunday during the PSR Year

September 2018
9/16 Orientation Day, Catechetical Sunday Special Blessing for Teachers and Students after the 8:15 Mass,
9/23 Adoration after 8:15-11:00 Masses
9/23 Confirmation Candidates and Parents 9:00 am Mass at St. Francis de Sales followed by a meeting in the gym
9/30 Regular Class Day

October 2018
10/3 Confirmation Candidates, Catholic Speaker Jason Everett at St Hillary’s details TBA
10/14 Regular Class Day
10/19 Pizza and Movie Night in the PAC at 6:30 movie to be announced
10/21 Adoration after 8:15-11:00 Masses
10/27 Confirmation Candidates, Morning of Service at St Francis de Sales 9:00 - 12:00
10/28 Regular Class Day

November 2018
11/4 Reconciliation Preparation 2^nd Grade
11/11 Regular Class Day
11/18 Reconciliation Preparation 2^nd Grade, Adoration after 8:15-11:00 Masses
11/25 Regular Class Day Feast of Jesus Christ King of the Universe, with special focus for the Feast Day

December 2018
12/1 Saturday Blessing of the Advent Wreath at the 4:30 Mass
12/2 Reconciliation Preparation 2^nd Grade Advent Begins
12/9 Regular Class Day special focus on the Manger
12/9 Confirmation Candidates, 8:45 – 2:00 Akron Rotary Club Camp 4460 Rex Lake Rd Akron, OH 44319 “We are Called to Pray” the transforming power of prayer
12/14 Pizza and Movie Night in the PAC at 6:30 movie to be announced
12/16 Reconciliation Preparation 2^{nd Grade} Gaudete Sunday Adoration after 8:15-11:00 Masses
12/23 Regular Class Day with a Visit from St. Nicholas
12/24 Christmas Eve Masses times TBA
12/25 Christmas Day Masses times TBA
12/30 Feast of the Holy Family, No Class Today

January 2019
1/6 Regular Class Day Feast of the Epiphany, Blessing of Chalk and special focus on the House Blessing
1/13 Reconciliation Preparation 2^nd Grade, Adoration after the 8:15 and 11:00 Masses
1/13 Confirmation Candidates, 9:00 – 12:00, 9:00 Mass at St Francis de Sales followed by a gathering in the gym
1/20 Regular Class Day
1/27 Reconciliation Preparation 2^nd Grade, Celebrate the Feast of St. Paul and begin our 40 hours devotions after the 11:00 Mass
1/29 Closing of our 40 Hours devotions

February 2019
2/3 Regular Class Day, special focus on the Blessing of Candles
2/10 1^st Reconciliation after the 8:15 Mass, Adoration after 8:15-11:00 Masses
2/10 Confirmation Candidates, 9:00 – 12:00, 9:00 at St Francis de Sales followed by a gathering in the gym
2/17 Regular Class Day
2/22 Movie and Pizza Night in the PAC at 6:30 movie to be announced
2/24 First Communion Preparation 2^nd Grade

March 2019
3/3 Confirmation Candidates, Spirit Day and Confirmation Practice 9:00 – 2:30 at St Francis de Sales
3/3 Regular Class Day
3/6 Ash Wednesday
3/10 First Communion Preparation 2^nd Grade
3/17 Regular Class Day
3/24 First Communion Preparation 2^nd Grade, Adoration after 8:15-11:00 Masses
3/31 First Communion Preparation 2^nd Grade, Laetare Sunday

April 2019
4/7 First Communion Preparation 2^nd Grade
4/7 Confirmation Candidates, 9:00 – 12:00, 9:00 Mass at St. Francis followed by a gathering in the gym at St Francis de Sales
4/14 Regular Class Day, Palm Sunday, Children’s procession with palm branches at the 8:15 Mass
4/18 Holy Thursday, Mass
4/19 Good Friday service at 3:00 pm
4/20 Easter Vigil Mass
4/21 Easter Sunday Masses
4/27 Saturday, First Communion Preparation 2^nd Grade
4/28 Regular Class Day, Divine Mercy Sunday
4/30 Confirmation Liturgy 7:00 pm at St Francis de Sales

May 2019
5/5 Regular Class Day May Crowning 8:15 Mass
5/16 First Communion Practice 6:00 pm
5/18 First Holy Communion at the 4:30 Mass with Adoration and Benediction
5/19 Regular Class Day
5/24 Movie and Pizza Night in the PAC at 6:30 movie to be announced

June 2019
6/2 Regular Class Day, The Ascension of the Lord,
6/9 Regular Class Day
6/23 PSR Covered Dish Picnic 4:30 pm

Bringing your child to class:
The assumption is that you will be at the 8:15 Mass with your child/children. If you are attending the 11:00 Mass, please enter through the Church at 9:30 as the 8:15 Mass ends and come in through the door next to the organ, there will be someone there to greet you in the hallway by the Religious Education office. Please come in with your child to ensure their safety.

Children will be permitted to go to the PAC center and have a snack before class begins, snacks are not to be brought to the class rooms.

Classes will be dismissed from the Parish Activity Center. Please be present to pick up your child/children.

Please be sure to let us know if someone other than a designated parent/guardian will be picking up your child/children on a given day.

There will be someone in the office during PSR class times if you need to contact us about pick up issues. You may call us at 330-724-9311

Calendar changes:
You will be made aware of calendar changes in advance.