We, at Full of Grace are a lay apostolate, (registered 501C3), who are attentive to the needs of the Catholic & Christian communities throughout Louisiana and the Gulf South; with regards to education, direction and assistance in sustaining their lives. We strive to achieve this by utilizing the Cardinal Virtues of Justice, Prudence, Temperance and Fortitude.
According to a news report, a certain private Catholic school was recently faced with a unique problem. A number of 12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine provided it was of a natural or neutral skin tone, but after they put on their lipstick, they would press their lips to the mirror leaving dozens of little lip prints. Every night the maintenance man would remove them; and the next day the girls would put them back. Finally, the principal, Sister Mary, decided that something had to be done.
She called all the girls to the bathroom and met them there with the maintenance man. She explained that all these lip prints were causing a major problem for the custodian, who had to clean the mirrors every night (you can just imagine the yawns from the little princesses).
To demonstrate how difficult it had been to clean the mirrors, Sister Mary asked the maintenance man to show the girls how much effort was required. He took out a long-handled squeegee, dipped it in the toilet, and cleaned the mirror with it. Since then, there have been no lip prints on the mirror. There are teachers...... And then there are educators!
Don’t mess with nuns... they are wicked smart!!
Matthew 2:1-12 1-8-2023 (As built, Amite #528)
PSR Fall Session starts this Sunday, August 24, 2025
ATTENTION PSR PARENTS
The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People requires that all children enrolled in Catholic Schools and Parish Schools of Religion receive Safe Environment training. The Diocese of Baton Rouge provides this training for grades K-12 utilizing the program, Circle of Grace.
The Circle of Grace lesson(s) for your child’s grade level is scheduled on August 24, 2025.
You may review the grade level lesson plans here: https://learncat.diobr.org/circle-of-grace/. The password is CareSafeChurch.
Parents have the right to opt their children out of receiving safe environment training. If you desire to opt your child out of Circle of Grace training, please sign and submit the form to either Shana Bender at
The form can also be found on our website, and hard copies are located at the back of each church. or click OPT OUT FORM.
SUBMIT THIS FORM ONLY IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR CHILD TO RECEIVE CIRCLE OF GRACE TRAINING.
Fall classes are held at St. Dominic at 9:30am and
St. Helena at 10:30am on Sunday mornings once a month.
5th -11th grade students will also be required to meet once a month
at Mater Dolorosa for Encounter Nights starting at 5:30pm.
This will include Adoration and Confession available.
FALL CLASSES THURSDAY ENCOUNTER NIGHTS
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Sunday, August 24th
Sunday, September 14th Thursday, September 18th
Sunday, October 12th Thursday, October 16th
Sunday, November 16th Thursday, November 20th
Sunday, December 14th Thursday, December 18th
Sunday, January 11th Thursday, January 15th
Sunday, February 15th Thursday, February 19th
First Communion Dates
Saturday, November 8th - 8:30am-12pm Reconciliation Retreat at Mater Dolorosa Gym.
Saturday, Janurary 10th - 9am-12pm First Communion Retreat at St. Helena
First Communion Weekend - January 10th & 11th at all Masses
PSR requirements have changed. If you are not a Parishioner and would like to attend our PSR Program, pastor approval in your parish is required. To receive PSR participation, all 3 components of the new requirements must be completed.
Click Here to read Parent Letter from Fr. Reuben
If you have any questions concerning PSR please call the Church Office (985)748-9057.
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INFORMATION ON TOURS
TOURS: $10 per person for a guided Tour of St. Helena Catholic Church and Campus.
Tours can be scheduled with a guide, between 9am - 1pm Monday through Saturday.
Tours take an average of two hours to walk through our Campus.
Entrance gate closes by 6pm Monday - Saturday.
You are also welcome to come to our Campus for a self guided tour.
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St. Helena Catholic Church
122 South First Street
Amite, LA 70422-0685
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm | Friday, 8am-12pm
Office Phone: (985) 748-9057 Fax: (985) 748-9094 emergency after hours: (985) 606-3738
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St. Helena Catholic Church
122 S. 1st. Street
Amite, LA, 70422
NOTICE: If you are receiving contribution envelopes but no longer use them please contact the Church Office so we may have you removed from the envelope list. This in turn would be a savings for our Church Parish.
We, at St. Helena Catholic Church, are concerned with educating, directing, and sustaining all who visit.
In particular those who draw near to the teachings and traditions of Holy Mother Church.
We strive to achieve this by utilizing the Cardinal Virtues of Justice, Prudence, Temperance and Fortitude.