Religious Education (Grades 1-8)

St. Mary Church in Downs offers Religious Education classes for children entering 1^st grade through 8^th grade. Classes take place on Sunday mornings following the 9 am Mass.

First Holy Communion is received in 2^nd grade, but it is a two-year program. Attendance in 1^st grade is required to receive the sacrament as a 2^nd grader.

Confirmation is received in 8^th grade, but it is also a two-year program. Attendance in 7^th grade is required to receive the sacrament as an 8^th grader.

Sign up for Religious Education HERE!

For more information, please contact the St. Mary Church in Downs Religious Ed Coordinator, Jennifer O’Brien, at jennifersmd@stpatrickmerna.org.