Parish School of Religion (PSR) - will be returning to in-person sessions for the 2021 -2022 year!
We are excited to announce our revitalized program for 1st-8th grade parishioners who do not attend St. James school. Each session, participants will learn a topic about the Catholic faith through Scripture passage, discussion, and activities. Participants will be sent with a “Take It Home” newsletter about any important happenings as well as how your family can reinforce these important topics in your home.
Those in 2nd grade will be prepared for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion. This preparation involves the weekly PSR sessions as well as parent information sessions.
Our 7th graders will be prepared for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Besides the weekly PSR sessions, 7th graders preparing for Confirmation will attend two sessions and a Confirmation retreat.
PSR meets in the Church Hall on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm from mid-September through the last week in April. Parish School of Religion early-bird registration has ended. We are still accepting registrations! You can find the forms online or contact Claire Zink for more details.Please see forms below for registration.
You can now register either online or through our paper form. Paper forms are below. To register online, go to https://forms.gle/rLZMenmhmhM7T3Zj6
You can submit payment to either the Parish Office or on "WeShare" by going to this link https://stjameswhiteoak.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/PSRRegistration.
PSR Registration Form
PSR Permission, Release and Authorization Form
Sunday Preschool Program Registration is Closed!!!
Registration for Sunday Preschool is officially closed, we are excited to see you all at our first session! Sunday Preschool is for children ages, 3, 4, and 5 years old. The program takes place most Sundays during the school year in the lower classrooms at the school (use door on Hubble Road for entrance). Drop-off begins at 9:50am and children can be picked up after mass around 11:00am.
Children will learn about their faith in a way that they can relate to and get excited about. Each session consists of a short lesson, crafts/activities, and a small snack.
The first session will be Sunday, September 12 and ends on Sunday, March 27. Please see below for registration information.
Volunteers are still welcome!
Contact Claire Zink for more information on volunteering.
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)- will be restarting on Sundy, September 12, 2021!!!!
CLOW takes place during the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass each week (except for five Sundays - Christmas, Easter, First Communion, Wedding Anniversary and Festival Weekend).
CLOW is a wonderful opportunity during Sunday Mass for our 1st through 4th Grade parishioners to experience the Liturgy of the Word in a way that is appropriate to their age group at the same time that our other parishioners are celebrating the Liturgy of the Word in our church space. CLOW takes place downstairs in the Church Hall. When Opening Prayer at the 10:00 AM Mass is finished, the celebrant invites the children forward and, after a special blessing, the children process together downstairs to the Church Hall.
Each week they are led by a group of dedicated adult and high school volunteers in hearing the Scripture Readings and a reflection, and participating in praying the Creed and the General Intercessions. The children then return to their families during the Offertory of the Mass.
Children younger than the 1st Grade are welcome to join the other children for CLOW, but they must be accompanied by a parent. CLOW does not take the place of Mass, it IS part of the Mass, and enables them to participate in the Mass more fully. The coordinator for this program is Mrs. Carole Ann Yeazell (385-5163). There is no cost or Registration Form.