Our Lady of Lourdes
Parish School of Religion
CONTACTS:
Pastor/PSR Director:  Fr. David J. Young ~ 419-634-2626  ~   
 email Fr. Dave     
 
PSR Minister:  Desiree Tosatto  ~  419-634-0411  email Desiree
PSR Administrator:  Deb Driscoll  ~  419-634-2626  email Deb
Religious Education Handbook
Christian Initiation for Children
RCIA is set up for adults only. The process for those with children over five years of age and in need Baptism*, First Eucharist, and/or
Confirmation - the Sacraments of Initiation- and Catholic education is as follows:  
1) Contact either the PSR Administrator, the PSR Minister, or the Pastor (Director of the Parish School of Religion).
a)Deb Driscoll, PSR Administrator (and Parish Secretary) in person, by phone at 419-634-2626, or by email to the parish office at oll@wcoil.com
b)Desiree Tosatto, PSR Minister, at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays at her desk upstairs (above the parish hall, where PSR classrooms are located).
c) Fr. Dave by phone at 419-634-2626 or by office email at oll@wcoil.com to request an appointment.

2) During your first meeting:
a) You will be asked to register with the parish and register your children with the PSR (Parish School of Religion)
b) You will be given the appropriate textbook for working at home to prepare your child and plan a date for the reception of the sacrament(s).

3) While you are working with your child at home, your child will be expected to attend PSR classes with their peers.   

4) You may ask for meetings with the PSR Minister for guidance at any time during the process.

5) At one month before the date intended for the celebration of the sacrament, you will need to make an appointment with Fr. Dave to
a) assess your child’s readiness and
b) confirm or reset the date for the reception of the sacrament(s).

*For the Baptism of infants and children under five, please contact the Pastor to schedule a baptism.  You may be asked to meet in person.
2011-2012 PSR Calendar