Registration for SUNDAY CLASSROOM PSR
As part of the Keeping the Faith (KTF) initiative launched by the Cleveland Diocese, Saint Joseph Parish (SJP) is now a member of the KTF: Parish Partners for Catholic Education, which is comprised of SJP, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (IHM), St. Eugene Parish, Holy Family Parish, and Our Lady of Victory Parish. This partnership works to strengthen all of our Catholic Education initiatives including our Parish School of Religion (PSR). For 2024-2025, myself and Fr. James Singler, pastor of IHM, are continuing the Parish Partners for Catholic Education PSR program that:
- is more dynamic and flexible to suit families busy schedules
- holds classes on Sundays from August to April
- provides additional resources and support for students and catechists
- has the Jones Hall building with dedicated rooms for PSR classes and activities
- has a parent lounge for relaxing, working, or learning more about your student’s curriculum
- will incorporate more dynamic activities that are part of the Faith!Family!Fun! Series
This year, families have TWO options for PSR for their families
1) Sunday Classroom PSR - - This option is a traditional classroom model, with classes held 2 times a month, for grades K-8, Sundays from 11:15 am -12:30 pm. Families also participate in their choice of four Faith! Family! Fun! activities throughout the year. See the Classroom Calendar here.
2) Family PSR - This option is a homebased model. Families will gather monthly for Family PSR sessions (whole family welcome!) and there will receive the materials to go over with their children at home. Registration is limited to 25 families. See the Family PSR Calendar here.
The Parish Partners for Catholic Education PSR program provides many benefits to families as well as to all parishes. Registration begins July 19. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to Jessica Plaspohl at jplaspohl@saintjoe.org or Carrie DePasquale at cdepasquale@saintjoe.org or call 330-928-2173.
ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION - COMING SOON
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
Register for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS).
We are blessed to have Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) as a faith formation program for preschool and kindergarten children ages 3 - 6.
CGS is rooted in Sacred Scripture and the Liturgy. Children grow in their relationship with God through developmentally appropriate experiences and hands-on materials to fully explore and investigate Catholic traditions. Computers, devices, and other technology are removed to create a more organic environment that teaches children the importance of allowing God to be at the center of all they do to bring calm that allows focus on completing a “work” or task successfully through utilizing the gifts God has granted them. These “works” include everything from praying to woodworking to gardening to artwork.
Dorothy Simonis and Tiffany Reed will be our lead instructors. Dorothy is a retired music therapist and early childhood teacher. She is currently a secular Franciscan who has co-led CGS for ages 3-6 since 2010. Just this summer she has also began training for CGS for ages 6-9. Tiffany is an Air Force veteran who lives in Hudson with her rescue Pitbull and senior cat. Tiffany is a member of St. Mary Parish and has been co-leading CGS formation for ages 3-6 since 2015. To learn more about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, visit cgsusa.org.
CGS for ages 3-6 will take place on Sundays at 11:15am beginning in late August. Space is limited to 16 students, so please visit saintjoe.org/psr to register. Contact Jessica Plaspohl (jplaspohl@saintjoe.org) or Carrie DePasquale (cdepasquale@saintjoe.org) with questions.