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Parish
School of Religion (PSR)
PSR
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WHAT
IS PSR?
Purpose
The
primary purpose of the St. Mary's Parish School of Religion
Program is to provide assistance and support to the parents
and those students who attend public schools (grades K-8).
The parish of St. Mary's recognizes its responsibility as
a church community -- sharing beliefs, experiences, ideals
and values.
Philosophy
We
believe that Catholics are called, through Baptism to serve
God in Faith, Hope, and Love -- and we are obligated to help
build God's Kingdom on earth.
We believe
that each person is a unique individual -- a member of the
Mystical Body of Christ, and thereby entitled to respect,
kindness, loyalty and love.
We believe
that it is the duty and responsibility of Catholic parents,
as the first educators of their children, to foster this spiritual
growth in their children:
- By
good example in thought, word and action.
- By
weekly attendance at mass on Sundays and holy days.
- By
teaching their children that Catholics attend Mass to give
to God -- adoration, praise, thanksgiving, petition -- for
all we have received from Him, rather than to "get
something out of it."
- By
responding in obedience to the doctrines and teachings of
the Church, our Holy Father, and our Bishops in these matters.
Goals
- To
enable each individual to nourish his/her own personal relationship
with God through prayer, study, scripture and frequent participation
in the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation.
- To
bring students to recognize the Eucharist Liturgy as the
source, expression and celebration of whom we are as Catholic
Christians.
- To
encourage students to grow toward full and active participation
in the life and mission of the Church.
- To
instruct students in the fundamental values and doctrines
of our faith.
- To
help each person develop through prayer, study and participation
in the liturgical and active life of the Church, a response
to their Baptismal call to make the Kingdom of God present
her and now in the world.
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