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Aimee MacIveraimeestanselmparish.orgDirector of Parish School of Religion and Faith Formation
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"In our own time, in a world often alien and even hostile to faith, believing families are of primary importance as centers of living, radiant faith. For this reason the Second Vatican Council, using an ancient expression, calls the family the Ecclesia domestica. It is in the bosom of the family that parents are 'by word and example . . . the first heralds of the faith with regard to their children...Thus the home is the first school of Christian life." +CCC 1656, 1657
Have you been entrusted by God with raising children? Then you are the ecclesia domestica—the "domestic church." At St. Anselm, we can help you fulfill this special and critical commission through our Parish School of Religion. If your children do not attend Catholic schools, we invite your family to enroll in PSR for weekly faith formation and preparation to receive sacraments.
Here is some helpful information about our PSR program.
What grades does PSR incorporate?
PSR is for all students in grades 1 through 10 who need faith formation. Students in 11th grade enter Confirmation formation.
Each grade level of PSR is foundational for the following year. Students should attend PSR throughout elementary, middle, and high school in order to enter our Confirmation formation program in their junior year of high school. Click here for Confirmation registration and information.
After Confirmation, students are invited to continue their personal faith formation through parish activities, events, and ministries like our youth ministry, the CYO-sponsored March for Life and Disney trips, young adult pilgrimages to France and Rome, and more. We also hope our Confirmed young parishioners will become active in liturgical ministry, music ministry, parish social events, and volunteer service.
When does PSR begin and conclude?
PSR follows the academic year, with standard holidays and breaks observed. Classes for 2025-26 year will begin the week of Sunday, August 17. Classes are currently in session.
What time are PSR classes?
Students are grouped as follows:- High school (9, 10): Sundays, 6:00 pm-7:15 pm
- Middle school (Grades 5, 6, 7, 8): Mondays, 5:30 pm-6:45 pm
- Elementary school (Grades 1, 2, 3, 4): Tuesdays, 5:30 pm-6:45 pm
- Classes begin the week of August 17, 2025. Classes are currently in session.
How do I register my child(ren) for PSR?
Classes are currently in session. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
What if my child is receiving First Reconciliation or First Communion this year?
What a special year for your family! The Archdiocese of New Orleans Office of Religious Education requires Catholic catechesis or instruction from the parish prior to the reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation.Children preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist must complete first and second grade PSR classes.
What if my child is not baptized?
We are thrilled to accompany your family in coming home to the Church. Your child may also need to enroll in OCIA program along with PSR. Please contact us at [email protected] so we can coordinate with you to best serve your family.
What if my child has special needs—can he or she participate?
We welcome special needs children into faith formation. Please contact us at [email protected] so we can coordinate with you to best serve your family.
What if my child has not previously attended PSR?
All children are welcome. So we can get your child caught up to his or her current grade level, please indicate on your registration form when your child last attended PSR. -
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