For children Parishes are the center of religious education for children through confirmation age. To locate a parish and inquire about their religious education programs, use our parish finder.  For youth 13+ Some parishes offer religious education classes for teens who have already received the sacrament of confirmation. Inquire with your parish or, to locate a parish, use our parish finder.  Many parishes have youth ministry programs targeted to this age group. Inquire with your pastor. However, if the parish does not have a youth ministry program, then you might consider starting one! If your pastor is supportive, then reach out to the archdiocese’s Youth Faith Formation department. Its Youth Ministry office conducts trainings and offers resources and support for youth ministers and aspiring youth ministers. The Youth Ministry office also hosts the annual New York Catholic Youth Day, a spirit-filled gathering of teens from all over the archdiocese that includes engaging speakers, music, service projects and more.  For adults Some parishes offer classes for adults interested in expanding their knowledge of the faith. Many also have bible study groups. For this information, inquire with your parish or find a parish here.  For those looking for something more, the archdiocese’s Adult Faith Formation office offers numerous programs tailored to adult learners, including:  Enlighten, a joint program with Fordham University’s Graduate School of Religion and Religious Studies. Currently, six courses are offered. All are free and delivered online. Christlife, a three-step process that helps participants discover, follow, and share Jesus Christ. ChristLife partners with parishes, priests, clergy, religious and lay leaders seeking to answer the Church’s call to evangelize and spread the Gospel. New York Catholic Bible School illuminates the scriptural foundations of our faith, helps students deepen their appreciation for it and prepares them to share the Word of God. No particular educational background is required, but the Bible School is designed for the serious student. The course of study leads to a Certificate in Basic Scripture Study after two years and a Certificate in Advanced Scripture Study for those who complete the full, four-year course. Visit the Adult Faith Formation pages on this site for more.