Parish School of Religion (PSR)

•  While parents are the primary and principal educators of their children in faith, families need the help of the whole community.  In a special way, the duty of educating belongs to the Church.
• Our Lady of the Lake’s Parish School of Religion (PSR) provides religious education to assist parents in the handing on of the Catholic faith.  Our programs are for all children that do not attend Catholic schools and are open to grades 1 through 10 for Traditional Catechesis.
• Archdiocesan approved textbooks are used in conjunction with hands on and experiential special activities throughout the year to provide the children with a well-rounded religious education that speaks not only to their intellect but touches their entire lives.  To further integrate faith with lifestyle, our 5th -10th grade students also complete a minimum number of service hours per year.

What is Traditional Catechesis?

• Students meet on-site weekly in a traditional classroom setting
• Traditional catechesis is the method of handing over the treasures of our Catholic faith and fostering a relationship with God in a classroom setting.  These classes take place on weekday evenings for 1 hour and 15 minutes.  Students use religion textbooks mixed with activities to know, love, and live their faith.  Parents, as the primary catechists, will occasionally participate in special activities and help reinforce the lessons learned in class, once the children are in their own homes.
• Grades 1-6

• 2nd grade

• Grades 7-10

Parents are reminded that it is necessary to re-register each year so that information can be updated. All children should be enrolled in either a Catholic school or a religious education program by first grade, so that they will have the required catechesis prior to reception of the sacraments.
 

You are welcome to come into the Parish Life Center to fill out the registration form and submit payment
OR
You can download the form below. Print and fill out the form, then mail or drop them off with payment to OLL.
 

-- PSR REGISTRATION FORM --

Our program is always looking for Catechists who are willing to share our faith with these children. We provide training and materials.  Safe Environment is required for any adult working with children and teachers must submit to a background check.

The Archdiocese requires that students preparing for First Holy Communion must attend both 1st and 2nd Grade religious education classes.

The Archdiocese requires that students preparing for Confirmation must attend 9th and 10th Grade classes religious education classes.  The Sacrament of Confirmation is received in the Fall of 11th Grade.

We ask that students transferring from another PSR program or a Catholic School provide proof of attendance for these required years.