Parish School of Religion (PSR)

***We are still in need of catechists for the upcoming year. If you, or someone you know would be interested in assisting, please contact Max Hall at [email protected]***
The Parish School of Religion is part of the educational arm of the Lakewood Catholic Family, responsible for providing religious instruction (known as catechesis) to children attending public or non-Catholic private schools. In this collaborative effort between St. Luke, St. Clement, and St. James parishes, we serve around 150 students through evangelization and catechesis, seeking a deeper encounter with the Triune God.
Our program offers three models/options for families to choose how the would like to approach catechesis.
Option 1 – Traditional Model: Is probably the most common model. It meets weekly, typically on Monday evenings, throughout the academic year, where students will meet in-person. Students, by grade level, will come together and catechists impart faith based lessons based on the Spirit of Truth series. These sessions will take place at St. Luke Church on the 2nd floor of the old school building.

Option 2 – Family Model: This model will primarily take place at home. Parents, as the first formators of their children, will work together to impart faith based lessons. This model will primarily utilize the Pflaum Gospel Weeklies series, which has a primarily focus on the liturgical Year.

Option 3 – Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: This model is for younger students ages 3 years old to 3rd grade. This model incorporates a “hands on” approach to catechesis and incorporates a variety of Montessori principles. This program meets weekly throughout the academic year, typically on Wednesday Evenings. These sessions will take place at St. James Church in the Parish Center Atrium. Space for this program is limited to a select number. Families will be contacted to confirm their enrollment in this program, or directed to choose another option.

For more information about PSR and our other programs please consult the Program Handbook.
Please consult the calendar button to the right for a full schedule of dates and times. 

Tuition

  • One Child – $80 (ONLY $60 THROUGH THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS)
  • Two Children – $95 (ONLY $75 THROUGH THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS)
  • Three or more Children – $110 (ONLY $90 THROUGH THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS)

***THERE IS A $20 DISCOUNT ON TUITION UNTIL THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS.

Payment methods: 

Payments for Option 1 – Traditional Model can be made at St. Luke Parish.

  • Cash – If paying with cash please put payment in an envelope indicating the students name and program.
  • Check – Please make checks payable to St. Luke Church and write the student’s name and program in the memo box.

Payments for Option 2 – Family Model and Option 3 – Catechesis of the Good Shepherd can be made at St. Clement Parish and St. James Parish.

  • Cash – If paying with cash please put payment in an envelope indicating the students name and program.
  • Check – Please make checks payable to St. Clement Family PSR and write the student’s name and program in the memo box.

*Financial Aid is available to families in need. Please contact the Parish Catechetical Leader, Max Hall, to arrange for this.

** If your child is in a Sacramental Preparation class (7th & 8th Grade – Confirmation, 2nd Grade – First Communion/Reconciliation) then there is a separate additional cost. Please refer to the respective program page for registration and tuition costs.

***Payments are to be made each year, and in a timely fashion.

Class Cancellation Policy

If the Lakewood City School cancels school for the day then PSR classes/Sacramental Preparation classes will also be canceled. Should a storm arrive late, or inclement weather is forthcoming a notification will be sent to families via email. Please check the parish website for updates as well.

Register for PSR

Notes for 2024/2025

Registration for PSR will open on August 1st.

A complete program calendar will be published on July 15.

Quick Links/Documents

Traditional Model Calendar
Family Model Calendar
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Calendar
Emergency Medical Form
Program Handbook

Dates & Location

Option 1: Traditional Model

Classes run through the academic year on Monday nights from 6:30pm -7:30pm in the St. Luke School Building.

A complete calendar of program dates can be found in the quick links above.

You can gain entrance into the school building by using utilizing the sidewalk between the Church and the school building and using the Northernmost doors (the doors closest to Clifton Ave.)

Option 2: Family Model

This program primarily takes place at home. A complete calendar of program dates can be found in the quick links above.

Option 3: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Model

Classes run through the academic year on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm -8:00pm in the St. James Parish Center – Atrium.

A complete calendar of program dates can be found in the quick links above.

You can gain entrance into the parish center by using main doors to the atrium off of Northwood Ave.

Contact Information

Max Hall – Parish Catechetical Leader (St. Luke Parish)

Mailing Address: St. Luke, 1212 Bunts Rd., Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Phone: 216-521-0184 ext. 230 (Office), 440-941-3125 (Call/Text)
Email: [email protected]

Colleen Houk – Director of Faith Formation (St. Clement and St. James Parish)

Mailing Address: St. Clement, 2022 Lincoln Ave., Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Phone: 216-226-5116
Email: [email protected]

Traditional Model PSR Teachers 2024/2025

1st Grade – Mrs. Holly Victor and Ms. Victoria Uhase

2nd Grade – Mrs. Claire MacFarlane and Ms. Mary Perotti

3rd Grade  – Mrs. Terese Memmer

4th Grade – Mrs. Melanie Whiting

5th Grade – Mr. and Mrs. Ian and Nicole Memmer

6th Grade and 7th Grade – Ms. Emily Ahlin

8th Grade – Mr. Joe Corrigan

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