The Parish School of Religion (PSR) is an extension of the educational mission of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, and serves to support parents in the spiritual development and faith formation of their children. Growing in faith means living a life centered on Christ, through active participation in the sacraments, the prayer life of the Church, and generous service to others.  Saint Ambrose PSR is committed to provide the best possible faith formation experiences for your child. Children with strong faith and values do better in school and make for happier homes.  We offer a variety of programs to support parents in their role as primary educators in the ways of our Catholic faith.  Registration is required for the various PSR programs.

Catechists and Assistants work together to create engaging and enriching activities.  They are volunteers who give of their time and talents because of their love of God’s children and desire to share their faith. In all PSR programs, all adults are required to fulfill all diocesan VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children requirements, including background checks, VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children training course and reading and acknowledging the Policy for the Safety of Children and the Standards of Conduct in Ministry.

Elementary PSR: Meets on Saturday from 9:00 am - 10:30 am or Monday from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Students in grades 1 though 6 are expected to participate in classes at their grade level.

Jr. High PSR: Meets on Monday evenings from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Students in grades 7 and 8 gather in a large group setting, and participate in a variety of learning experiences, including small group discussion.

RCIC: There is a special program for those students who are entering the PSR program for the first time and are in the 3rd-7th grade, called RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children). If the student would like to receive their First Eucharist, they would attend these classes for two years and receive their First Eucharist after completion of both sessions, Introduction to Catholic Faith Year I and II.