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PSR Registration
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PSR-Parish School of Religion 2019-2020 REGISTRATION FORM
Welcome to our online registration form!
Please review the information below to help you complete the registration form.
This form is for families whose children will be attending our PSR classes beginning in August.
Registration: Use a laptop or desktop computer!
(This form does not work well on phones, notebooks, or ipads).SCROLL DOWN FOR THE ONLINE FORM.
CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF AUGUST 18
REGISTRATION FOR CONFIRMATION PREP AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLASSES CLOSES ON AUGUST 14.
2019-2020 PSR Calendar: CLICK HERE
Sacramental preparation programs are all two years. This includes First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Registration required for both years (separately).
Registration for non-sacramental preparation years:
ongoing registration
CATECHISTS: DO NOT use this form to register your children. Click on this link.
Families whose children attend Catholic parochial schools or whose children are being home schooled, and need to register for First Holy Communion or Confirmation, (but not attend weekly PSR classes), please choose "Catholic/Home School" on the left menu.
Registrations received a day before or on the day when class meets may not be processed in time for children to begin that day.
You will receive an email with your class day/time assignment.
The PSR Calendar is found on the leftside menu under Documents.
For help please contact:
Diane Hanson, RE Registrar/Admin 770-516-9699 x235 dhanson@saintmichaelcc.org
Elizabeth Bonutti, DRE 770-516-9699 x233 ebonutti@saintmichaelcc.org
You must be a Registered Parishioner of St. Michael's to register for PSR classes.
As directed by the Archdiocese of Atlanta, sacramental preparation must be completed at your church of registration.
You can click on the following link to download St. Michael's Parish Registration Form: CLICK HERE Complete and scan and email it to dhanson@saintmichaelcc.org or drop off the form at the Religious Education dropbox next to the office door.
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1. Download and complete St. Michael's Parish Registration form if you are not a registered parishioner. See above for the download link.
2. Registrations are filled on a "first come" basis, so register early; some classes fill quickly. Class placements will only be made after all paperwork is received: Parish Registration and Baptismal certificate.
3. Carefully read the "Helpful Information and Directions" section.
4. Review the Class Times/Grades chart to determine if certain grades are offered at the same time if registering more than one child; or choose different days/times. Please decide on a first and second choice (except for RCIA/C Year 2) as you will need to provide two class choices for each child.
5. Pull out your children's Baptismal, First Holy Communion, Confirmation Certificates as you will need to enter the date, church name and address, for each child that is Baptized. (See Sacrament Certificate section below) and provide us with a copy.
6. Review the VIRTUS Program: Children’s Safe Environment Training Required by the Archdiocese of Atlanta online at: http://www.archatl.com/ministries-services/safe-environment/parent-information/ On St. Michael's website: PSR VIRTUS You will need to either give or not give permission for your child to attend the class. (scroll down to view more information)
7. Complete the form below. To submit the online registration form click on the 'Proceed to Payment" button. (If you don't click on this button, no submission is made.) Once you click on this button you will be directed to the payment page.
8. Pay the tuition online using a Credit or Debit Card or eCheck (ACH). (Scroll down to the end of the form to view tuition and other fees.) If you do not complete the payment page within 10 minutes, please wait for the confirmation email which will have your payment link. Once you click on the Payment Submission button Do NOT reenter another registration form-- use the link in the email to complete the payment.
9. You will receive an email confirming your submission and payment from the online system. Please allow 10 to 45 minutes to receive the confirmation email.
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WHICH CLASS SHOULD I CHOOSE? Helpful Information and Directions.
Please CAREFULLY read through the following information and directions so you register your children for the correct classes:
If you have any questions or are unsure of which class to choose,
we are happy to help! Please call our office: 770-516-9699
Sacramental Preparation, First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, for Children who HAVE BEEN BAPTIZED AND ARE IN 1st and 2nd Grades: During the Spring of the second grade/second year the children will receive the Sacraments.
1st and 2nd Grade Sacramental preparation is two consecutive years of religious education. The first year (1st grade) of attending religious education classes needs to be completed prior to registering for the second grade. Children should be at least 6 years old to enter the 1st grade.
If your child is entering second grade with NO religious education the previous year you will need to register them in a first grade PSR class; and the following year in a second grade class.
Sacramental Preparation- First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, for Children who have or have not been Baptized, and are in 3rd through 8th Grades: This preparation is two consecutive years. During the Spring of their second year the children will receive the Sacraments.
YEAR 1, Grades 3 thru 8: register your child in their grade level if they did not attend religious education classes last year.
YEAR 2, Grades 4 thru 8: register your child in one of the following if they did attend Catholic religious education classes last year:+ If your child IS Baptized, register them for the Sacramental Prep Year 2 classes on
Sunday, 9:00am. (Grades 4,5,6,7,8) or THursday 5:30pm (Grades 4,5 only).
+ If your child is NOT Baptized, register them for the RCIA/C class on Sunday, 9:00am.
Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation:
As directed by the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the Sacrament of Confirmation is conferred in the 10th Grade after two consecutive years of preparation. Your teen needs to be at least 14 years old and attending High School to enroll in Year 1.
CONFIRMATION PREP YEAR 1
+ For those teens, usually 9th grade, who ARE Baptized and have or have not received First Holy Communion please register them for Confirmation Prep Year 1 and for the Year 1 Retreat Fee.
+ For those teens, 9th or 10th grade, who are NOT Baptized, please register them for Confirmation Prep Year 1 and for the Year 1 Retreat Fee. They will attend both years of Confirmation Prep but during their second year they will also be a part of the RCIA process.
+ For those teens who are in 11th or 12th grade and DID NOT attend any Confirmation Prep classes last year: they will need to join the adult RCIA program. CLICK HERE for more information. Do not register below.
CONFIRMATION PREP YEAR 2
+ For those teens, usually 10th grade, who DID attend Confirmation Prep classes last year, please register for Confirmation Prep Year 2 and for the Year 2 Retreat.
+ If you attended Confirmation Prep Year 1 at St. MIchaels, please register for the same day as last year as it is important your teen is with the same small group both years.
Children in Grades 3 through 8 who ARE Baptized AND HAVE received their First Holy Communion: please register your child in their grade level.
When are classes and grades offered? Sacramental Confirmation CLASS TIMES 4yr old K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Prep Year 2 Prep Year 1&2 RCIA/C Sunday 9:00am-10:15am X X X X X X X X X 11:00am-12:15pm X X X X X X X X 3:45pm-5:00pm X X X 3:45pm-5:15pm X Wednesday 5:00pm-6:00pm X X X X X X X 6:30pm-7:45pm X X X X X X X X 6:30pm-8:00pm X Thursday 5:30pm-6:45pm X X X X X X X X X X
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Sacrament Certificates
BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE: A copy of the Baptismal Certificate is required:
1. in order to receive any other Sacraments
2. we are required to notify the Parish at which your child was Baptized of any Sacraments received at St. Michael's.
First Holy Communion or Confirmation Certificates: please provide a copy for our records.
If your child was Baptized and/or received First Holy Communion at St. Michael's please indicate the date in the registration form when requested. No hard copy is required.
If your child was Baptized and/or received First Holy Communion at another parish:
If your child has received any Sacraments at a parish other than St. Michael's you will need to provide a hard copy of the certificates.
If you do not have a hard copy, please call the Church where your child was Baptized and ask for a copy. They can sometimes email or fax it to you or us. dhanson@saintmichaelcc.org
YOUR REGISTRATION SUBMISSION WILL BE HELD
UNTIL THE BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE IS RECEIVED.
This means that your class assignments will not be made until the certificate is received.
