St. Joseph Catholic Church, Clayton MO
Religious Education Calendar

Information for 2008 Spring Speaker
Month of Guided Prayer Registration Form

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION

Our PSR program is religious education for children 4 years old through 8th grade for students not attending Catholic Schools.   Through discussion, text materials, prayer and activities, students learn about the Catholic faith.   A personal faith journey is stressed as well as knowledge of the church.   Sacramental preparation is a part of this program.   Second graders prepares for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.   Eighth graders prepare for Confirmation.  Classes are held in the school building.   The 'Blest Are We' textbook is used in our program.

* Please contact Terri Venneman, Director of Religious Education, at (314) 727-9059 for additional information and registration.  A printable form is available below.
SUNDAY CLASS
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 		          MONDAY CLASS
5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Grades 1 to 7
Family Registration Form for School of Religion
Parent Volunteer Form
PSR Teachers List
Substitute Teachers List{password required to open document}

ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM

Any adult who is going to work or volunteer around children in any parish-related program, must be in compliance with the Safe Environment Program. Compliance includes:

  • Attending a Protecting God's Children workshop
  • Having a background check with the Family Care Safety Registry
  • Signing the form for Commitment to Ethical Conduct and Acknowledgment for Volunteer Screening Purposes
  • Submitting a copy of your Social Security Card.
    • The forms are available on the Family Care Safety Registry website (see link below), and from the D.R.E., 314-727-9059.

    You may register yourself online and pay the $10 online fee by credit card. We will need a copy of your worker registration form, along with the signed form for Commitment to Ethical Conduct and Acknowledgment for Volunteer Screening Purposes to be in compliance and reimbursed (see forms below).

    ***If you have already been screened at another parish or school, please inform us, then release that information by signing a release at your other parish or school.***

    Family Care Safety Registry website
    Archdiocese of St. Louis: Protecting God's Children website
    Ethical Conduct / Acknowledgement Form
    Family Care Safety Worker Registration Form

    RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION (RCIA)

    If you are interested in becoming Catholic, contact Msgr. John Shamleffer or call Terri Venneman, Director of Religious Education, at (314) 727-9059 for additional information.

    EDUCATION COMMISSION

    The primary role and mission of the Education Commission is to identify the educational needs of the entire parish community.  The Education Commission develops, promotes, coordinates and evaluates religious education programs for parishioners.   The Education Commission shall serve in an advisory capacity to the pastor, the administrative staff and the Parish Council.