Sanctify is the parish faith formation program at All Saints Catholic Church for children, families, and parents seeking to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ and members of His Church.
You may have noticed a new name. What was formerly known as PSR is now Sanctify. This is more than a name change. Sanctify reflects the deeper mission of faith formation: to help every child and family encounter Jesus Christ, grow in holiness, and live as saints in the heart of the Church.
Therefore, our mission is simple and clear: Following Jesus. Forming Saints.
Open enrollment for the 2026–2027 Wednesday evening Sanctify program is now available.
For questions about registration, please contact:
Isabelle Roberts Assistant Director of Faith Formation robertsi@allsaints-stpeters.org 636-397-1440 x228
Each week, our K-8 students gather for prayer, classroom instruction, community, and formation in the Catholic faith. Led by a dedicated team of catechists, aides, and parish leaders, Sanctify seeks to form not only students who know about the faith, but disciples who know, love, and follow Jesus. Classes are designed to help students:
Faith formation is not simply another class or activity. It is part of the Church’s mission to form saints: young people who know they are loved by God, belong to the Church, and are called to holiness.
The 2026–2027 Sanctify year begins with our Mass & Open House on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Families are invited to attend the 11:00 AM Mass, followed by an Open House from 12:00–1:30 PM.
Our first Wednesday evening Sanctify class will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 6:00–7:20 PM. Weekly classes meet on Wednesday evenings unless otherwise noted.
The final gathering of the Sanctify year will be the Year-End Mass and Celebration on Wednesday, May 5, 2027. Additional year-end events include the Catechist Year-End Celebration on Wednesday, May 12, 2027, and the Pre-Confirmation Meeting for parents and current 7th graders on Thursday, May 13, 2027.
There will be no Wednesday evening Sanctify classes on the following dates:
The sacraments are at the heart of the Christian life. At All Saints, sacramental preparation is rooted in the partnership between the home, the parish, and faith formation classes.
Parents are the first and primary educators of their children in the faith. The parish and Sanctify program exist to support, strengthen, and walk with families as children prepare to receive the grace of the sacraments.
Through Sanctify, students receive religious instruction, learn the teachings of the Church, grow in prayer, and are prepared to participate more fully in the sacramental life of the parish.
Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion ordinarily takes place during the 2nd grade year.
Students preparing for these sacraments should be enrolled in faith formation the year prior, beginning in 1st grade, so that they may receive the necessary foundation for sacramental preparation.
First Reconciliation preparation helps students come to know the mercy and forgiveness of God. Students learn about sin, conscience, contrition, confession, absolution, and the joy of being reconciled with God and the Church.
First Communion preparation helps students understand the Mass, prayer, reverence, and the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
Because the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life, preparation for First Communion is taken seriously and begins well before the day of reception.
If your child is entering 2nd grade and has not had prior religious instruction, please contact TJ Mesler to discuss the best path forward.
Confirmation preparation is a two-year process, ordinarily beginning in 7th grade and continuing through 8th grade.
Confirmation is not a graduation from faith formation. It is a strengthening in the Holy Spirit and a sending forth to live, proclaim, and defend the Catholic faith.
Preparation for Confirmation includes:
If your child is entering 8th grade and has missed the previous year or more of religious instruction, they will ordinarily begin in Confirmation Year 1 and then continue into Confirmation Year 2.
For questions about Confirmation preparation, please contact TJ Mesler at meslert@allsaints-stpeters.org.
The ordinary sacramental preparation sequence at All Saints is:
First Reconciliation and First Communion — 2nd Grade Confirmation Preparation — 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation — 8th Grade
However, we know that every family’s story is different. Some students may come to faith formation after the usual sacramental year, may have missed several years of religious instruction, or may still need Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, or Confirmation.
For any student past 2nd grade who needs to “catch up” on sacraments, the family should contact the Office of Faith Formation. In many cases, these students will enter a form of OCIA adapted for children or teens.
OCIA, formerly known as RCIA, is the Church’s process for those who need to be prepared for the sacraments in a more complete and individualized way. This may include students who:
This process begins with a family meeting so we can understand the student’s sacramental history, formation background, and the best path forward. Some students may continue attending their regular Sanctify grade-level class while also receiving additional sacramental preparation through OCIA adapted for children or teens.
Our goal is never to make families feel behind. Our goal is to walk with each child and family carefully, faithfully, and personally so that every student is prepared to receive the sacraments with understanding, reverence, and joy.
For questions about sacraments outside the standard grade level, please contact:
TJ Mesler Director of Faith Formation meslert@allsaints-stpeters.org 636-397-1440 x226
Sanctify is not only for children. It is also an invitation for the whole family to grow in faith.
Parents have a sacred and irreplaceable role in the formation of their children. Our goal is to support parents, not replace them. Through parent formation opportunities, parish resources, and sacramental preparation meetings, Sanctify helps families live the faith more deeply at home and in the life of the parish.
Faith formation is strongest when the parish and the home work together.
Do you love sharing the Catholic faith with children and families?
Sanctify depends on faithful, generous parishioners who are willing to serve as catechists, aides, substitutes, childcare helpers, and formation leaders.
A catechist is someone who helps “echo” the faith of the Church. Catechists do not need to have all the answers. They need a love for Christ, a willingness to serve, and a desire to help young people encounter the Lord.
Our catechists include teachers, parents, parishioners, ministry leaders, experienced volunteers, and first-time catechists. We provide support, resources, lesson materials, training, and guidance throughout the year.
As Pope Francis has said, catechists are people who keep the memory of God alive in themselves and help revive it in others.
If you feel called to serve in Sanctify, we would love to hear from you.
The safety of our children is a serious responsibility and a sacred trust.
All adults working with children and youth in the Archdiocese of St. Louis are required to complete all Safe Environment requirements through the Prevent and Protect system. This includes Protecting God’s Children training, background checks, and all required compliance steps.
We are deeply grateful for your cooperation in helping keep the children of our parish safe.
Learn more HERE.
For questions about Sanctify, registration, sacramental preparation, or volunteering, please contact:
TJ Mesler Director of Faith Formation All Saints Catholic Church meslert@allsaints-stpeters.org 636-397-1440 x226