St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church

The PSR Season (June, 2024 - April, 2025) and Sacramental Preparations

PLEASE READ:  As a parish community we are committed to assist parents in their role and responsibility as the primary educators of their child's Catholic faith.  We are pleased to provide a PSR program (Parish School of Religion) for children in public school grades    1 - 8.  The program consists of one full PSR week in June, and, participation in 3 of eight monthly presentations for PSR families.  Registered children must complete both segments (PSR Week and 3 Family Presentations) in order to fulfill the required religious education and formation for the child's PSR year.   

PSR Week in June - was an extraordinary spiritual success for nearly 120 children. 
Now - here are 4 Family Presentations for this Fall with more to come in 2025: 

Monday, September 16 at 6:30pm - The Holy Eucharist
Deacon Bill will give a talk on the Eucharist, show a brief DVD explanation, and lead the participants in a time of prayer, adoration and benediction.

Monday, October 7 at 6:30pm - St. Mary and the Saints
Participants will hear about the importance of the models of our faith life.  Being the Feast of the Holy Rosary that day, families will be led outdoors to pray the rosary around the pond.

Sunday, November 10 and/or Monday, November 11 at 6:30pm - Parish Mission
Jon Leonetti, our Mission Speaker, will be with us Sunday the 10th and Monday the 11th.  We encourage parishioners to attend both evenings.  However, either evening fulfills the requirement for PSR families.  Read about Jon at his website:  Jon Leonetti, Mission Speaker at St. Martin, Valley City 

December, 2024 - Service Month
PSR Families will be invited to participate in a charitable service project to benefit fellow parishioners and/or our neighbors.    

                                                             CLICK HERE for the 2024-2025 PSR CALENDAR

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 

FIRST CONFESSION and HOLY COMMUNION - Children in PSR Level 2 who attended June's PSR Week and will be attending the required 3 Family presentations are eligible and required to attend the Sacramental Preparation Program for these two sacraments.  The first preparation session is Sunday, September 22 at 9:00am in the school and every third Sunday through April, 2025.  Their First Communion will be on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 10:30am.

CONFIRMATION - Youth who have completed Level 8 PSR in 2024, and will complete 3 required Family presentations by May 1, 2025 will be eligible and required to attend the Sacramental Preparation Program for this one sacrament.  The first preparation session is Sunday, December 15 at 9:00am at the parish hall and every third Sunday through May, 2025.  Candidates will also be required to attend a joint retreat with candidates from Our Lady Help of Christians Parish prior to Confirmation to be held in fall, 2025; time and date TBA.  Register below or at the parish office.  Fee per candidate is $35 (cash or check).

CLICK HERE to Download a Confirmation Registration Form
Fill it out and send it along with the fee to the parish office.

For PSR Week or Monthly Presentation, parents (or an authorized adult) are to see that their child/ren arrive safely and on-time.  Children will be dismissed to a parent (or authorized adult) from the classroom.   We expect families to worship with the community at a weekend Mass as an essential part of one's faith development and parish participation.  We expect your attendance as it is written:  "Keep Holy the Lord's Day".  God blesses the faithful who worship with the community and keep to the covenant made at Baptism.