PSR Grades 1-5
Overview
[2024-2025 first day of PSR is September 9 - PSR Family Prayer Night and Meet the Teacher]
PSR is offered Monday from 4:15-5:30pm and 6:30-7:45pm for students in Grades 1-5 who attend public school. Classes take place from September to May. Each class is 1 hour and 15 minutes in length and is held in classrooms of Saint Raphael School adjacent to the church.
Staff and Events
Volunteer catechists use the Call to Faith text from Our Sunday Visitor. This text is approved by the Diocese of Cleveland and meets requirements of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. In addition, students will experience Mass, Spiritual Olympics, Confession (if applicable), Stations of the Cross, Parish Mission Events/Speakers, and May Crowning as well as special events by grade level. These added features make the program robust and more than another classroom experience.
Curriculum focus by Grade level
Grade 1: Creation PLUS Introduction to the Sacrament of First Communion
*Grade 2: The Mass PLUS Sacrament of First Communion instruction
Grade 3: The Holy Trinity
Grade 4: The Ten Commandments
Grade 5: The Sacraments PLUS Introduction to the Bible with Dr. Andy Kereky
*Additional Sacramental Preparation registration and materials fees apply in 2nd and 8th grades in preparation for First Communion.
Arrival and Dismissal
Children in Grades 1-4 are to be escorted to and from the classroom by an adult or older sibling. Students are asked to be seated in the classroom by 4:10 or 6:25 when the first bell rings. The doors to the school are opened 5 minutes prior to dismissal so that you may be waiting for your child at the classroom door. Carpooling is common and we ask that you discuss with the teacher who is permitted to escort your child to/from class.
The safety of our little ones is extremely important during arrival and dismissal. Please remain alert, drive slowly, and follow the direction of our Volunteer Safety Team members.
Parent Volunteering
This program operates on volunteers. Approximately 25 volunteer teachers are needed each year. Our church driveway, parking lot and school hallways require 6-7 additional parent/grandparent volunteers per session each PSR day. Each family is asked to volunteer at least once per year to assist with the safety of our students as a Parking Lot Shepherd or Traffic Coordinator. Volunteer opportunities are scheduled through our Volunteer page. Opportunities include: Teacher, Substitute Teacher, Teacher's Aide, Classroom helper, Shepherding and much more.
The Sacramental Years
Successful participation in Religion class at PSR or Catholic School is a requirement for the reception of Sacraments. If your child will be receiving the Sacrament of First Communion this year, the Sacrament is received along with the children of Saint Raphael School. Reconciliation & First Communion are traditionally prepared for and received in Second Grade with a pre-requisite of completing First Grade PSR or Home School the year prior.
PSR Fees
$125 per child on a sliding scale for multiple children. Payments & Fees