Parish School of Religion
Benjamin Robert Haydon. "Christ Blessing the Little Children"
“Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.’”
Parents are the first teachers of their children in the ways of faith. Our Parish School of Religion (PSR) Program is here to support and strengthen that faith received at home. It is recommended that once children enter our program they remain in the program until its completion rather than to take part only in sacramental preparation years. This helps the youth form bonds with classmates and permits a greater exposure to the faith in a communal context.
Register today! Forms can be sent to pastor@stagnesbr.com or drop it off at the St. Agnes Parish Office.
Ages Accepted: Pre-K 4 through 12th Grade
When: Sundays from 1:00 - 3:00pm
Cost: No Required Fees; a collection is taken up at Mass in September to cover the costs of our program
Materials:
Books for each grade level are provided by our program free of charge. There are no required fees for the program or materials, although a special ‘Religious Education Collection’ is taken up each September and parents are encouraged to donate as able at that time.
Sacraments:
First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are celebrated when a child reaches the age of reason and the parents and pastor determine they are suitably prepared. This process is tailored to the needs of each child individually.
Confirmation is typically celebrated when a youth is in 7th Grade.
Child Protection:
The Diocese of Baton Rouge requires that all parish schools of religion teach the Circle of Grace curriculum to children in grades K-12. The curriculum will be taught at St. Agnes Parish School of Religion in spring 2025 on a date to be announced. Visit https://diobr.org/circle-of-grace to learn more about Circle of Grace.
To strive for the protection of minors and vulnerable adults, the Diocese of Baton Rouge mandates all staff and parish volunteers who work around minors and vulnerable adults to comply with a Code of Ethics and Behavior and to be reporters for any suspected abuse. Find out more through our Diocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection.
Important Dates for 2025-2026:
September 28 - First Day of Classes
February 8 - Confirmation Mass
May 20 - May Crowning & End of the Year Party