2-26-2027 First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Preparation (also called Sacramental Prep):  This is for gr. 2 or higher students who have not yet received the sacraments of First Reconciliation (confession) and First Eucharist (communion), including public school, home school and Bishop Ryan students who wish to receive the sacraments at Our Lady of Grace.  Children who complete these preparation programs will receive their First Reconciliation in December 2026, and their First Eucharist in April 2027.

Sunday Faith Formation classes:  These classes are for children age 4 through grade 5 and are held from 9:20 to 10:20 a.m. on Sundays.  All elementary-age parish children who attend public school or home school should attend Faith Formation classes on either Sundays or Wednesdays.  

Wednesday Faith Formation classes:  These classes are for children in Kindergarten through grade 5 and are held at two times on Wednesdays:  4:00 to 5:10 p.m. OR 5:30 to 6:40 p.m.  Families have the choice of attending Wednesday or Sunday classes (see Sunday class time in previous paragraph).  

Grades 6-8 Faith Formation classes:  These classes for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 are taught by Fr. Maus and Fr. Artz, with volunteers helping with small groups.  They are held about two times per month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.  

Middle School Youth Group:   This group is for students in grades 6-8 who attend public school, home school or Bishop Ryan.  Held a few Wednesday evenings during the school year, this group offers food, fun activities and opportunities to learn about the Catholic faith.  

Teen Catholic:  This group is for students in grades 9 through 12 who attend public school, home school or Bishop Ryan.  Held a few Sunday evenings during the school year, students gather for food, fun activities and opportunities to learn about the Catholic faith through topics of interest to high school students.