PSR
Parents' Support for Religious Education of Youth
The Ascension Difference
Helping Parents raise our treasured Ascension Youth into grace-filled, well-formed, faith-driven, and upstanding Catholic Adults.
Who We Serve
We provide instruction in the teachings of the Catholic Church and sacramental preparation for children in Kindergarten through the 8th Grade. Families must be registered at Ascension Parish.
Receive the Sacraments
PSR students in 2nd grade will receive the Sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Students in 8th grade will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Class Information
PSR offers two sessions:
Sunday: 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Monday: 5:00 pm- 6:15 pm
Click here to view the general 2024-2025 PSR Calendar
Click here for information on Totus Tuus
For details by class, please click appropriate class below:
8th Grade
We Study from Chosen: Your Journey to Confirmation by Ascension Press.
Sacramental Information
Ascension PSR prepares students to receive the following sacraments:
2nd grade: First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
8th Grade: Confirmation
These Sacraments are available to be received by registered students of Ascension's PSR, and all Catholic private school students within our parish boundaries.
To receive Sacraments, students must be actively attending & participating in a religious education program. Participation is expected regardless of whether it is a sacramental year (2nd & 8th grade.) Regular attendance and participation is an ongoing process from Kindergarten through 8th Grade.
At least one parent of each child is required to be present at parent meetings in preparation for the sacraments. Children who miss a grade and/or any required work will be expected to makeup the missed work.
Click here for more information on First Reconciliation
First Reconciliation
First Reconciliation will be celebrated the first semester of the 2nd Grade year. The children are prepared during regular PSR classes. In addition, there will be a Reconciliation Enrollment Ceremony. Important dates below:
First Holy Communion
First Communion will be celebrated during the second semester of the 2nd grade year. Please see a schedule of important events below:
Dress attire for First Holy Communion: White attire is to remind us all of our Baptism. Students will profess their faith and enter into their second step of Christian Initiation.
Girls: White dress; Please, no junior bridesmaid dresses; Length is to be below knees; Short sleeves OK however, NO spaghetti straps; Veil is optional; No gloves or purses.
Boys: Blue jacket, khaki pants, white shirt and tie. (Several blue jackets have been donated for the intention of lending out -if interested, please email Robin Seiler (rseiler@asc.church)
Confirmation
Sacrament of Confirmation
April 7, 2025 at 7pm
Our Home Parish, Ascension Church
230 Santa Maria Dr.
Chesterfield, MO 63005
Main Church
All 8th grade Ascension School students are welcome. Please contact the PSR to register.
The following information contains important details and tentative dates for parents, sponsors and 8th grade Confirmation Candidates.
Confirmation Prep Classes are required and candidates must attend one class per week (Tuesday or Wednesday) for a total of eight sessions.
All sessions take place in the MPR (Multi-Purpose Room) from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Totus Tuus
Totus Tuus is a summer camp held each year on Ascension's campus for kids entering 1st-6th grade. The next date will be Summer 2025.