St. Patrick Parish School of Religion (PSR) provides religious instruction and formation in the Catholic faith tradition to students attending public and non-Catholic private schools in grades first through eighth.
PSR ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN!
Please register as soon as possible to ensure that we have enough books and that there is class availability.
TO ENROLL
Go to https://stpatrick.psrenroll.com/ and create a family portal. You will be able to register for classes during this process. In the future, you will be able to log in and update your information and register for upcoming school years without filling out another form! Note: If you are eligible for the multiple student discount, you need to register ALL students at once or the website will not recognize them as siblings.
7th grade will be participating in a 2-year preparation process for the sacrament of Confirmation. However, the $50 Confirmation fee is only applicable to 8th-grade students as it goes towards offsetting field trip and retreat costs.
Molly Hottovy • Pastoral Associate • 636-332-9913, ext. 1451 • molly@stpatsch.org
Margo Kelble • PSR Aide • 636-332-9913, ext. 1452 • psroffice@stpatsch.org
Classes are offered August-May on Wednesday evenings from Session 1 5:00-6:15 PM and Session 2 6:45-8:00 PM.
CATECHISTS NOVENA
Please offer this Novena each day for nine days, as we pray for our catechists. They are ordinary people, just like you, who generously give their time to share our Catholic faith, values, and traditions with our youngest generation of Christians and to walk beside and bear witness to them.
Loving Father, we pray today for our catechists. We thank you for their gift of ministry in your Church.
Grant them your wisdom that they may grow in the understanding and teaching of your Word. Grant them also your love that they may be fruitful heralds of your Word and lead others to love you.
Pour forth your Holy Spirit upon them to grant them wisdom about what is important; knowledge of the truths of faith; understanding of their meaning; right judgment about how to apply them in life; courage to persevere even in the face of adversity; reverence before all that is sacred and holy; and that loving zeal which leads others to a transforming encounter with your Son.
We pray this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
QUICK LINKS
PSR Calendar 2025-26 - UPDATED 06-10-25
Family Handbook 2025-26 - UPDATED 08-13-25
Sacramental Information - Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation is provided in conjunction with the regular Parish School of Religion classes. Check "PSR Calendar" for dates and times.
CATECHISTS & VOLUNTEERS
Do you have time to help our PSR program? We can use helpers to serve as classroom aides, substitute teachers, and front desk associates. Contact Molly Hottovy, Pastoral Associate, 636-332-9913, ext. 1451, molly@stpatsch.org
PSR TEACHERS ARE NEEDED
The Parish School of Religion (PSR) at St. Patrick is in need of catechists (teachers) for our Wednesday night religion classes. It is through caring, sharing, and praying that our community has grown in love and support of one another. The success of our religious education program depends on the dedicated individuals in our parish willing to share their time and faith with the future church - our parish children. We encourage all parishioners, as well as the parents of children in our program, to be a part of the faith formation process.
The mission of a Catechist is such an important one. It is a mission that has been given to the whole Church: that every individual Christian share in the works of Jesus Christ.
The role of a Catechist is to bring our young people closer to Jesus and grow in their faith as Catholics. Through their service, the catechist nurtures and mentors the faith and spiritual growth of the children they teach so that they may form a firm commitment to follow Christ.
If you feel a call from God to serve His Church, please contact our PSR Coordinator at 636-332-9913 ext. 1451. Catechists receive a small stipend.
VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME
We have many volunteer and service opportunities for adults and teens (either weekly or just occasionally) who’d like to lend a hand as aides in the classroom or office, as parking and dismissal assistants, or helpers at special events. This could also apply to student service hours!
St. Patrick Catholic Church and School follow the Archdiocese of St. Louis Safe Environment Program, now referred to as the Prevent and Protect STL program that offers the Protecting God’s Children Workshop. The program is designed to help protect the youth, elderly, and vulnerable adults of our parish as they participate in activities within our community. This process also provides a layer of protection against the possibility of false accusations for those adults who are involved in our many ministries.
If you have any contact with children and vulnerable adults at St. Patrick Parish, whether it be through the school or any organization, you must comply with this Program. Detailed information regarding the program may be viewed at www.stpatrickwentzville.org/sep.
ABOUT PSR
The primary goal of PSR is to help families develop a relationship with God that will support, sustain, challenge, and nourish them throughout their entire lives. The program consists of weekly class sessions, seasonal celebrations, liturgies, family gatherings, and service activities. Regular attendance and parent/guardian participation are integral to the success of the program.
Classroom catechesis and prayerful experiences serve to strengthen children's faith and give it direction, fostering growth through the various stages of faith to Christian maturity.
The process of formation is the responsibility of everyone in our parish: priests, staff, parishioners, godparents, volunteer catechists, and especially parents, sharing our faith by questioning, answering, and telling our stories. It is a gradual process over the years of a child's maturing toward an adult Catholic understanding.
Parish School of Religion (PSR) provides weekly catechetical instruction to children in first through eighth grade who attend public schools, so that young people can grow in intimacy with Jesus, be knowledgeable about their faith, and integrate the teachings of the Gospel into their lives.
Classes meet on Wednesday evenings during the school year in our St. Patrick School building.
There are 2 sessions to choose from:
- Session “A” 5:00-6:15 PM
- Session “B” 6:45-8:00 PM
The PSR program aides the parents in preparing their child/children for Reconciliation and First Eucharist (2nd Grade) and Confirmation (8th Grade).
St. Patrick school of religion’s sacrament program is designed with a focus on family participation, study of the sacraments, as well as service and celebration of the sacrament. Some events require mandatory attendance by the students and parent(s).
It is absolutely necessary for students attending the sacrament grades, second and eighth grade, to attend classes regularly. They must also complete all assignments and participate fully in the process of the program. Parent involvement is very important in both sacramental programs. At least one parent must attend all parent meetings. Parent meetings will be listed on the psr calendar. Advance notification of mandatory meetings will be sent via e-mail.
Please inform the PSR director or pastor if your child has not received prior sacraments. Arrangements can be made to obtain proper religious education to receive these sacraments.