Religious Education at Saint Rose

PSR Program at Saint Rose (PSR - Parish School of Religion)
  • Catechetical Coordinator: Patty Russo
  • Contact Email: russo@saintroseonline.org 
  • Religious Education Office Phone Number: 419-874-9474

Welcome!  Thank you for your desire and interest in religious education for your child(ren)! The information below answers some common questions parents may have, and we are excited to be of assistance to you.

Saint Rose offers religious education to public school students in grades 1 through 8.
     *Registered members of another parish MAY enroll a child in the Saint Rose Religious Education program. 
Please Note: Children who plan to receive sacraments in grades 2 & 8 (First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation) will need to do so at their registered parish, even if PSR enrollment is through Saint Rose.

The goal of religious education at Saint Rose is to assist parents to embrace their role as the primary educators in forming their children’s Catholic faith.  Faith formation does not just happen in the classroom, it also takes place at home, and through participation in the life of the parish.  Families support and enhance their child(rens) classroom instruction and faith formation through their weekly attendance at Sunday Mass, by reception of the sacraments of Confession and Communion, and through prayer at home.

The parish assists parents in their role by providing two options for their child’s religious instruction. Parents may register their children to attend class “In-person” or may register their child using the “Work at Home” option. 
**2023-24 will be the LAST year the "work at home" option will be available.

In-person classes will have 1 class per grade level, with the exception of Grade 2.  Class sizes will be capped in the following way:

  • Students entering grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 will have a class size of 20 students.
  • Students entering grades 2 and 8 only will have a class size of 25 students.

There will be a firm registration deadline for the 2023-2024 year. Registration has been extended to August 15, 2023.  Families are strongly urged not to delay their child’s registration and may choose either the in-class option or the Work at Home model for each of their children for the year. Families may not change their registration status at any point during the year except for emergency circumstances and must put this request in writing via email. Registrations received after the August 15, 2023 deadline will have the option of registering their child for the Work at Home model only. Families with children entering grade one should register their first grader and not delay until grade two.

Families will receive a calendar for the year by email, and email confirmation that their registration has been received. 

Textbooks

Textbooks will be ordered for students. In-class students will receive textbooks on the first day of class. Parents of work at home students will need to pick up textbooks from the parish office.

Religious Education Fees - 2023/2024

In-Class & Work at Home fee - $100.00 per child
We do not want religious education fees to prevent your child from attending religious education.  If you are in need of financial assistance regarding the religious education fees, please contact our office via email to discuss. 

In-Class Instruction

Families choosing this option for their child make a commitment that their child(ren) will attend classes consistently with minimal absence (except for sickness and family emergency).  Classes will be scheduled two to three times a month from September through early May.  Class time is from 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and classes take place at Saint Rose School. Classes are taught by volunteer catechists (teachers), and catechists may occasionally ask students to do work at home to reinforce what was taught in the classroom.

Work at Home Model

In choosing the Work at Home option for religious education, parents are teaching their own children at home.  Lesson plans and a teaching calendar are provided to parents to assist them in the direct instruction of their children.  There are short assignments that are required to be emailed to the religious education office as lessons are completed.  Families who choose this option find that by taking direct charge of teaching their own children, they are able to bond with their child in learning the faith.  Additionally families have the ability to manage their teaching time at home and this flexibility is helpful to families overall schedules.

Sacraments

Children entering grade 2 are prepared to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation (also called Confession), and First Eucharist (First Communion). The dates for reception of these sacraments will be provided to parents.  Generally, First Reconciliation takes place in late Fall and First Communion takes place in early to mid-May.  Before a 2nd grader can receive these sacraments, they must have received the sacrament of Baptism.  Parents need to provide a copy of their child’s Baptism certificate via the registration form when enrolling their child (ren) for the year.

If your child is older than grade 2 and has not received the sacraments of First Reconciliation (Confession) and First Communion, or has not received Confirmation at grade 8, parents should be in touch with the religious education office to inquire about instruction.

Parent Sacramental Meetings

Parents of students entering grades 2 and 8 are asked to attend parent meetings which will provide them with the necessary information concerning the sacraments of First Reconciliation (Confession) and First Eucharist (Communion), and Confirmation.

Retreats

Children entering grade two participate with their parent(s) in a First Communion retreat. Students entering grade 8 are expected to attend a Confirmation retreat as a part of Confirmation preparation.  Information will be sent by email to families.

Other information

Saint Rose offers opportunities for religious education students to go to Confession during Advent and Lent, and prior to the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation.

We conclude our year by having our students attend May Crowning which provides students with the opportunity to learn about our Blessed Mother and to honor her through this Catholic devotion.  Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their children.

Registration

Registration for the 2023-24 year will open on June 17, 2023. Please Register by August 15, 2023.
*Please note the form does not save, so please complete the form in one sitting.  It will take about ten minutes. You may register up to five children on one form.

Register for Religious Education HERE

Religious Education Year Long Calendar - pdf for printing