CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW) (4 yrs.-2nd gr.)
PSR CLASSES (Pre-School - 8th gr.) • MARKET DAY
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL • LIFE TEEN (High School Ministry)
ADULT FAITH FORMATION • RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL ~ A Legacy of Quality Catholic Education (1962-2010)
CATHOLIC EDUCATION OPTIONS

We have various Faith Formation programs available for adults and children alike. St. Joseph's Parish School of Religion or PSR (formerly known as CCD, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) provides Catholic instruction for those children of our faith community who are unable to attend a Catholic school. Adults are welcome to participate in a variety of programs ranging from the liturgical ministries and RCIA to the seasonal prayer and learning experiences to representing the parish on Pastoral Council or one of the many other parish organizations.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD PROGRAM (CLOW)
Held weekly during Sunday's 8:30 and 11:15 a.m. Masses (Sept.-May) and 10:30 a.m. Mass during summer months, the Children's Liturgy of the Word Program is designed for children in Pre-School (4 years) through 2nd grade.
No registration is necessary and the program is ongoing year round.
The children will be called to the steps of the altar by the presider just after the opening prayer. They will then be led to the Conference Room (next to the Religious Education Office) by the Children's Liturgist to hear the readings on their level and participate in related materials and activities. They will return to their seats just before offertory time.
If you would like the opportunity to reflect more deeply on the Sunday readings, share your faith with young children, and meet your Sunday obligation ALL at the same time, then you might consider becoming a Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Catechist. If you are interested in becoming a CLOW catechist, please contact the PSR Office (330.274.2268).

PSR CLASSES ~ Pre-School - 8 (formerly known as CCD)
St. Joseph's Parish School of Religion or PSR (formerly known as CCD, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) is one dimension of Faith Formation at St. Joseph's. PSR provides Catholic instruction for those children of our faith community who are unable to attend a Catholic school. Our program for Faith Formation for pre-school, elementary and Jr. High school age students is held in the school classrooms (and other meeting rooms as needed), Sunday mornings, 9:40-11:00 a.m., September -May. Volunteers, teachers, assistants, and guest speakers are always needed.

2012-2013 PSR ENROLLMENT
PSR enrollment will begin on Tuesday, August 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the PSR Office in school building. Enrollment is for all  NEW students, for example:

• students ages 3-5
• new students in our parish
• students who were not enrolled in the 2011-12 program

Please bring  any church documents (i.e. Baptismal Certificate, Sacramental Certificates) that pertain to your child when your enroll.  For any questions about this year’s PSR program, please call Margaret Haney at 330.274.2268.

Registration for All PSR Students
PSR Students and Parents:  Registration for St. Joseph Parish's PSR program will be held on Sunday, September 16, beginning at 9:40 a.m. in Hughes Hall.  The registration is for all returning PSR students and their parents. For any questions about this year’s PSR program, please call Margaret Haney at 330.274.2268.

First Day of PSR
The First Day of PSR will be on Sunday, September 16, from 9:40 to 10:50 a.m. We will begin with a donut social for students and parents, meet teachers,  and get reacquainted with friends from last year. Students will join their teachers in class while parents listen to comments by Fr. Garvey and Mrs. Haney and complete registration paperwork. For any questions about this year’s PSR program, please call Margaret Haney at 330.274.2268.

PSR Program Catechists and Staff 2012-2013

WELCOME LETTER • PSR PARENT HANDBOOK
PSR SCHEDULE • SACRAMENT PREPARATION SCHEDULE
VOLUNTEER FORM • MEDICAL RELEASE & PERMISSION FORM
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Market Day
As a service to busy parents and to help support the PSR program, St. Joseph's offers Market Day, high quality foods for active families. Market Day has touched the lives of over a half million families and contributed more than $300 million dollars toward education.
You'll love Market Day for the same reasons families have supported the program for over 30 years . . .

• Restaurant-quality foods at competitive prices
• Over 180 items, many exclusive to Market Day
• Healthy selections for your family
• Easy to prepare family meals
• Funds for your school with every purchase (PSR fundraiser at St. Joseph Parish)
• 100% satisfaction guarantee
• Earn FREE products when you participate in our Frequent Buyer Program

Ordering is easy! Complete the order forms (found in the bulletin, hallway, or church narthex) and return it to the PSR office. Pick up products on designated sale date (see schedule below). You may also place your orders online at www.marketday.com. Monthly pick up is in Hughes Hall from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Questions? Please contact Market Day Coordinator, Theresa Gross (330.995.3992 or treegross@aol.com).

The Market Day schedule for the 2012/2013 school year is:

ORDERS DUE	PICK UP DATE
8/22/12	8/29/12
9/19/12	9/26/12
10/17/12	10/24/12
11/21/12	11/28/12
1/2/13	1/9/12
2/27/13	3/6/13
4/3/13	4/10/13
5/1/13	5/8/13
NO SUMMER SALES	THANK YOU!

THANK YOU to all our Market Day shoppers.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2013
We will join with the OLPH Vacation Bible School in Aurora again this year the week of June 24-28 for a "Kingdom Rock! Where Kids Stand Strong for God". VBS is an exciting week of fun, faith, recreation, snacks, crafts, singing and more! Children ages 4 yrs old (who have completed one year of preschool) through 4th grade completed are welcome! Registration forms are available in the Narthex or at the Parish Office - deadline is June 9. Adult help is needed to bring this program alive! Please contact Nancy Flanik (330.562.8519, ext. 224 or nflanik@olphaurora.org) for more details.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION
A variety of faith formation opportunities are offered throughout the year. Some of these include Bible Study, Advent Prayer Services, activities following Lenten Soup Suppers, Stations of the Cross, Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary Recitations, Speakers, and Prayer Services. Details are provided in the weekly bulletin available at weekend Masses and on our Parish News page.

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