Family Faith Formation (formerly PSR)

Because Faith is best taught and lived out in the family, the Church calls parents to be the first and foremost educators of their children.

 

We will continue to offer Family Faith Formation during the school year of 2025-2026, which is being used in parishes and dioceses across the country and offers immense value.

This program is based on the principle that parents are the primary educators of their children in the faith (Catechism of the Catholic Church #2223-26). Family faith formation equips parents to pass on a well-formed Catholic faith as they fulfill their role as the primary educators of their children. Children from K-8th grades and their parents meet at church for a teaching once a month. Sessions are led by faith-filled catechists who desire to walk with families as they encounter the Lord in a deeper way. At these meetings, parents are provided with weekly home lessons (requiring approximately 30 minutes per week) to instruct their children until the next monthly gathering. The family faith formation program is driven by Scripture, is doctrinally sound, references the Catechism of the Catholic Church and has been approved by the United States Bishops.

This program replaces PSR and is required of all families who do not send their children in K-8th grades to Catholic school, as well as for reception of the Sacraments. All parish families are invited to participate, including those who are enrolled in Catholic school.

 

It is a privilege to partner with you as you educate your child in the Catholic Faith. We commit to providing an excellent faith formation experience for your family as you help your children cultivate a personal relationship with Jesus.


Questions may be directed to Meghan McDonnell at sasjfamilyformation@gmail.com 

Family Faith Formation Registration Form

Family Faith Formation Schedule

2nd Grade Important Dates (Reconciliation & First Holy Communion)

8th Grade Important Dates (Confirmation)

Family Faith Formation Childcare Registration Form

Confirmation 2026 is on Saturday, March 14, 2026  10:00 AM at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, Toledo, Ohio.

First Holy Communion 2026 will be on the weekend of April 25 & April 26, 2026 at our Parishes.