The Center is located adjacent to the school and houses the offices of the Director of Religious Education and Director of Adult Enrichment along with several meeting rooms and library of religious books and video materials.

Parish School of Religion

The Gesu PSR program operates on Sunday mornings from September through May for pre-school through high school. It serves the educational needs of those families attending private and public schools by offering a wide variety of religious educational classes. Registration may be made by calling Sr. Dianne at 216-932-0606 #116.

Adult Enrichment

The following classes are offered as enrichment opportunities for adults of the parish: Advent and Lenten programs of spiritual enrichment; bible study classes on Tuesday and Sunday mornings; speaker series on topics of Church related affairs such as annulments, social justice issues, theology enrichment sessions, etc. This office coordinates retreats for men and women of the parish both at the parish and away and serves as a resource for study clubs and presentations in the parish . There are teacher training classes offered as well as programs for Mom's along with sacrament programs for parents bringing their children to the sacraments of Initiation. In collaboration with the Spiritual Development commission, a parish mission is offered, various retreats from men and women of the parish including a Mom's Retreat and a nine day novena dedicated to St. Francis Xavier.

Parish Sacrament Programs

The Center is responsible for preparing students and parents about the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation and Eucharist. There are classes for students/ families who are being brought into the Church who are new to the parish. The sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist are received in second grade and Confirmation is received in the sophomore year of high school. Baptism classes are required for parents bringing their first child to the sacrament and sponsors are encouraged to attend. Registration for Baptism may be done at the Parish Office by calling 216-932-0617. All other registrations may be done by calling the Center at 216-932-0606 #193.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Adults who are interested in becoming Catholics are invited to attend the RCIA program. The program begins in October and concludes in the Spring. It meets in the Center on Tuesday evenings and offers adult converts an excellent opportunity to experience the community of faith that shapes us as Catholics. Contact Deacon Dr. James O'Donnell
for more information at 216-595 - 9868. There is a special library of materials for all adults who are inquiring about becoming Catholic and it is located in the Xavier Room.

Teacher Training

The Gesu School and Parish School of religion offer religion teacher formation opportunities in the Center. Certification of religion teachers is maintained by the Director of Religious Education and the school principal. There are library materials, CDs, tapes, activity books, planning books and media materials on just about every grade level in the Center's Religious Education Library.

Retreat Programs

The Center offers numerous types of retreat opportunities. There are retreats for Ignatian spirituality offered at the parish and several retreats offered at local retreat houses. There is also a new program called the " Family Retreat" that is offered every other year. The spirit of St. Ignatius, founder of the Jesuits, is fostered in every retreat experience offered at Gesu. Call the Center for more information at 216-932-0606 #193.