Other parishes offer a variety of pre-kindergarten religious education programs. Grades K through 6 All parishes offer a developmental religious education program for children from kindergarten through grade 6. They are prepared to receive the Sacraments of Penance, Eucharist and Confirmation. The study of the faith continues for young adolescents in grades 7 and 8. Many parishes offer the Sacrament of Confirmation at this time.
Students examine their own growth and development in the context of a maturing faith life.
They continue with a deeper study of Jesus and the Gospel message, morality, church history and prayer. High School Youth Parishes offer a variety of programs to continue the faith development of adolescents in the context of youth ministry programs. Special attention is given to helping adolescents participate more fully in worship, community, service, and understand the meaning of God's word for them. Many parishes offer retreat experiences as well. Adults of All Ages Parishes offer continuing religious education to adults of all ages and at various stages of faith development.