PSR – Parish School of Religion
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish is part of the South City Deanery Parish School of Religion located at St. John the Baptist parish (4170 Delor St). This program offers Catechism Classes to children and young adults (pre-school through 12th grade) who are attending public, charter and private non-religious schools and children who are home-schooled. Grade/age appropriate classes and Sacramental preparation groups generally meet once a week on Monday evenings from late August through May. Volunteers are always needed to serve as teachers, teacher assistants and general program helpers. For more information call 314-773-3070 or email: scdpsr@gmail.com
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)/Catechumen Program
Prepares those who desire to become full participating members of the Catholic Church. Volunteers are needed to act as sponsors, prayer-partners, or coordinators. Weekly meetings begin September through May after the Sunday 10AM Mass. Anyone who wants to inquire about our Catholic Faith should contact the Rectory.
RENEW
A program that offers the opportunity to grow in the knowledge of our faith and share our faith lives together. Groups meet once a week during the fall and spring for six-week sessions. Groups also meet once a month from May – September on the 4th Thursday of the month for discussion or Movie Day.
White House Retreat
A Jesuit Retreat House located on the Mississippi bluffs that hosts a variety of retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Contact for the Women’s Retreats Cindy at: 314-440-4712 or email
wrightcc@sbcglobal.net Contact for the Men’s Retreats: Jim Murphy – 314-631-8999 or Deacon Jim Murphey – 314-481-0008.
Young Adults
Spirit & Truth Saint Louis is a group organized for the formation of young Catholics (18 to 40) in the area that is hosted at our parish. Monthly meetings are held on Thursday evenings. For details, visit us a: spiritandtruthstl.org, or like us on Facebook at
fb.me/spiritandtruth.stl.
Youth Group
Saint Louis LifeTeen meets on Wednesday evenings at DuBourg High School for various activities to promote an active faith life for our high school teenagers. Contact Lauren Scharmer at: lauren@saintlouslifeteen.org or at: 314-288-8873 for more information.