Our Program

St. William of York's Religious Education program is an 8-year program. We are NOT a sacraments program. 
Kindergarten class is offered, but is not mandatory.  
Each year the children build upon what they have learned from the year before.  This program prepares them to receive the sacraments.
 
First Penance and First Holy Communion are received in the 2nd Grade, however 1st grade is required to layout a good foundation for 2nd grade. 
Grades 3 through 6 are instrumental years for the student to build upon and expand their knowledge, and understanding of the faith. 
Grade 7th, students are required to pass the “Basic Faith Test”, in order to continue on to the Eighth Grade.  They will also be required to complete the following:

a) Prepare a Saint report on the saint of their choice
b) Perform 30 hours of service to the community
c) Choose a Sponsor - A person chosen to serve as a mentor in the Catholic faith for the student. 
     The sponsor must:
                   1) Be a Catholic in good standing
                  2) Have received all sacraments (Baptism, 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation)
                  3) Be at least 16 Years of Age
                  4) If married, must have a valid Catholic marriage

Eighth Grade - Confirmation is Received.

*** Regular attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligations is required and expected.  
*** Mass attendance will be monitored.  Learning the faith and practicing the faith go hand in hand.

Program Curriculum:  Faith and Life Series
Class Session options:  Sundays:  08:45am -10:00am or 10:45am - 12:00pm for Grades K-6
                                           Sundays: 6:00pm - 7:30 for Confirmation 1 & 2 classes