PSR Information

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or FAX 985-878-6260 or Laura Faust at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by the following date: August 24, 2025.

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

 

 
 PSR Payment
$60 per Child (Parishioner) | $95 per Child (Non-Parishioner)
$25 Additional for Sacramental Class (Confirmation and 1st Comm.)
Make Checks out to St. Helena Catholic Church
 

If you have any questions concerning PSR please call the Church Office (985)748-9057.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO ST. HELENA  Click on the Donate button below:
 
 
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAIL A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER, SEND TO:
 

St. Helena Catholic Church
122 S. 1st. Street
Amite, LA, 70422







New Parishioner Form 

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.