Kindergarten to 8th Grade Programs

Kindergarten-Grade 5

Students in grades Kiindergarten-5 learn about being Catholic in today's world through the “Discover! Finding Faith in Life” program.

Teaching Curriculum

The “Discover! Finding Faith in Life” program relays core information through activities and discussions that will make sense to the learners in their everyday lives, thus conveying deep meaning and touching their hearts and minds in a significant way. Core concepts are structured in such a way that the children can discover meaning for themselves while being immersed in solid Catholic teaching and exposed to the prayers and practices that build Catholic identity.

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Our Middle School program is a space where our middle schoolers find answers to their questions about their faith, create solid relationships with other youth in our parish community, and experience Jesus in a profound way.

Teaching Curriculum

“Connect! Bringing Faith to Life” is a three-year interactive program that presents the core teachings of the Catholic faith to young people in grades 6–8, in a way that helps them connect learning with living. Each year of the program explores the four doctrinal pillars of the Catholic faith (The Creed, Liturgy and Sacraments, Christian Morality and Justice, and Prayer). Special, unique, and relevant life-issue lessons help young people navigate life through the lens of faith.

K-8 Class Schedules

Grades K-8th classes meet weekly from 8:30-9:45am at St. John Paul the Great Academy, 360 Prospect St. Torrington. Once a month, students attend the 8:30am Mass at St. Peter Church with their class. The last day of classes will be Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Registration

Our goal is to never leave a child out of the programs; however, due to limited space and teachers, we have limitations with enrollment. Registration for 2024-25 ended Sunday, September 8, 2024. Registration for 2025-2026 begins March 23, 2025 and ends June 22, 2025.