PSR
PSR - Parents' Support for Religious Education of Youth
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
For details by class, scroll down...
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Kindergarten
Click here for Allelu course material
1st Grade
Click here for Alive in Christ course material
2nd Grade
This is an extra special year as we, alongside the parents, prepare the 2nd graders for their sacraments.
We will be using Our Sunday Visitor curriculum in the Alive in Christ book.
Important Dates:
We will have a Reconciliation Enrollment evening on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm.
First Reconciliation will be celebrated on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:00am with a reception to follow in the MPR.
We will have a First Enrollment-Bread Service on Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026 at 6:00pm.
Our First Communion Retreat will be Saturday, February 28th, from 9:00-Noon.
First Communion will be celebrated on May 2nd at 10:00am.
Click here for Alive in Christ course material
3rd Grade
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4th Grade
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5th Grade
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6th Grade
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7th Grade
The 7th grade is a great one in PSR.
This year is really about preparation for 8th grade.
We use the Dynamic Catholic book, Decision Point by Matthew Kelly. It is actually a confirmation study. We are using it in 7th grade, so we can dig a bit deeper in our 8th grade year.
The Decision Point Book has videos that parallel the book and can be accessed here:
Click here for Dynamic Catholic Decision Point course material
You may watch these videos along with your 7th grader if you wish.
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.
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 Reconciliation Enrollment
October 16, 2025
Main Church
6:00 pm
First Reconciliation
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Main Church
10:00 am
Reception to follow in the MPR
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:
First Communion Enrollment/Bread Service
March 25, 2025
Main Church
6:00 pm
Parents will take their children to the MPR and then head to the main church for a presentation by Fr. Hambrough, then children will join the parents in the church for the commencement of the Bread Service.
First Holy Communion Mass
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Main Church
10:00 am
- 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
Thursday, April 16, 2026
7:00 pm
Our Home Parish, Ascension Church
230 Santa Maria Dr.
Chesterfield, MO 63005
Main Church
The Confirmation Prep Classes are aimed at preparing Confirmation candidates specifically for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
They are an addition to other Catholic programs, including PSR and Private Catholic school religion classes.
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.
Files for download:
Confirmation Sponsor Form 2025
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.
