Parish School of Religion (PSR)

The St. Benilde Parish PSR program embraces the Catechetical Ministry of the Church to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. In addition to weekly lessons on the gift of our Catholic Faith, grade school and high school children have the opportunity to participate in a variety of beautiful, sacred liturgies throughout the year.


ENROLLMENT
Students who attend public school or non-Catholic private schools are welcome to join us for religious education CCD Classes (1st-12th grade) in St. Benilde’s Main School Building.

2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
Registration for the 2021-2022 Parish School of Religion (PSR) program is now open. This program is designed for any parish child grades K-7 not enrolled in a Catholic school. This year, we are taking a new approach adopting a family catechesis program which is designed to support and equip parents in their role as the primary educators of their child.

The new PSR format will consist of a monthly meeting on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.  We will be meeting in the fall on the first Wednesday of the month.  The attendance of the parents is MANDATORY.  Fr.  Matthew Johnston, Pastor, will be walking with the parents while the catechists will be walking with the children.  A more detailed explaination of the program will be offered at  the first meeting which will be on September 1st, 2021 at 6:30pm.  Registrations forms as well as a letter from Fr. Matthew Johnston can be found below.

Completed registration and consent forms can be dropped off to the Parish Office.  There is a registration fee of $20.00 per child.  Payment (check or cash) can be brought to school on the first day of class.  New students are required to bring a copy of their baptismal certificate on their first day. All registration documents can be found on this webpage.

FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST EUCHARIST
These sacraments are generally celebrated for the first time in the second grade. Two years of continuing religious education is expected. For more information please review our Sacramental Preparation information. 

CONFIRMATION
This sacrament is bestowed upon juniors in high school. Two years of continuing religious education in a catholic high school or our CCD program is expected.

Please contact the Parish Office (504) 834-4980 for more information.