Religious Education Classes for Grades Pre-school – Grade 9
Parish School of Religion (PSR)
Jesus said, “Let the children come to Me
and do not hinder them;
for to such belongs the kingdom of Heaven.”
~ Matthew 19:14
REGISTRATION 2019-2020
All students must be registered before attending classes.
New families and anyone needing information on religious education, please contact our
Christian Formation Office at (302) 653 – 4101 or dre@saintpolycarp.org
as soon as possible.PSR Registration for Returning Families 2019-2020 CLICK HERE
Registration can now also be completed online using a credit card by visiting https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/1525. This registration is done through Faith Direct who we use for our Parish e-Giving program. (Online offertory giving.) You DO NOT have to sign up for Faith Direct to register for PSR online. Last year was our first year using online registration. Parents found it easy and convenient to use! Register early to avoid tuition increases.
Annual Consent & Release
ANNUAL CONSENT AND RELEASE FORMS must be completed for ALL students.Tuition must be paid at time of registration.
Completed registration forms along with payment may be:
mailed to the parish at 55 Ransom Lane Smyrna, DE 19977
or
dropped off at the office between 9 am and 3 pm
or
placed in the drop box located outside the office/chapel doorsTo request Tuition Assistance please call (302) 653 – 4101 or email assistdre@saintpolycarp.org.
Schedule of Classes
LEVEL |
DAY |
TIME |
| Pre-School & Kindergarten | Sundays | 9:00 am – 10:15 am |
| Special Needs | TBD | Contact the Christian Formation Office |
| 1st to 4th Grade | Sundays | 9:00 am – 10:15 am |
| 5th to 8th Grade | Tuesdays | Grades 5-7 7:00 – 8:15pm Grade 8 7:00 – 8:15 pm |
| 9th Grade Confirmation | Sundays | 5:30 pm – 07:00 pm |
SACRAMENTS
FIRST EUCHARIST: First Grade Children – Did you know that in order to be eligible for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist in Grade 2, your child must have completed 1st grade religious education or Catholic school in the coming school year?
Registration 1st Reconciliation & 1st Eucharist 2019-2020 CLICK HERE
CONFIRMATION: Students typically receive the sacrament of Confirmation in 9th grade. There are attendance requirements that must be met prior to beginning prep classes which include attendance in religious education classes in previous years. Registration Confirmation 2019-2020 CLICK HERE
If you have an older child who has missed receiving the sacraments in these grades or have a student that will be entering grades 7 or 8 and have not been attending religious education, call our office at (302) 653 – 4101 or e-mail assistdre@saintpolycarp.org for more information.
Homeschool parents or those who have children in Catholic school – If you have a child old enough to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation and are interested in information about our Parish School of Religion program, please contact our office at (302) 653 – 4101 or e-mail assistdre@saintpolycarp.org
Do you have a Catholic friend, neighbor or family member whose children are not receiving the religious formation that is vital to the lives of preschoolers through 9th grade? If so, be a Catholic ambassador by inviting them to register their children in our PSR. Sometimes all it takes is a friendly invitation to generate the spark that brings a family back to the Church and parish.
At St. Polycarp Parish School of Religion (PSR) we serve children in pre-kindergarten through ninth grade. Sacramental preparation is offered for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist (2nd grade), and Confirmation (9th grade). Our PSR community recognizes parents as having the primary responsibility for the religious formation of their children. Our catechists (teachers) work collaboratively with parents in teaching children the Catholic faith. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to our mission of teaching children the Catholic faith and the joy of knowing Jesus. In the words of Pope Francis, “Each child is a masterpiece of God’s creation, made in His own image, destined to live forever and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.” We provide a compassionate learning atmosphere of peace as an alternative to violence. We strictly enforce the policies that ensure a safe environment for our children, entitled “For the Sake of God’s Children.” Throughout the year there are many opportunities for community service including serving the poor and providing support for children in mission areas around the world. Rooted in the “Catechism of the Catholic Church” Grades P/K – Grade 5 use the Sadlier “We Believe” textbook series.
Kids and God: Helpful Tips for Parents If you are more likely to be doing yard work or attending a sporting event on a Sunday morning, than attending Mass, and if most dinners in your home begin without grace, do not worry—you are not alone. But, you are also not alone in your desire for a richer faith life in your family. Not sure how to get started? Commit to these four basic to-dos for the upcoming school year.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Our Program
Our Core Curriculum
Grades 6 -8 use St. Mary’s Press
Grade 9 uses Ascension Press “Chosen” text.Family Faith Building Tips
Building Strong Catholic Families
Forms
Christian Formation Office
Erica Taylor
Coordinator of Religious Education
dre@saintpolycarp.org
302-653-4101
Judy Lamborn
Assistant to DRE
assistdre@saintpolycarp.org
(302) 653-4101