Children and youth growing and exploring
The greatest gift you can give your children is the gift of faith. At St James, we want our children to grow up knowing Jesus and secure in their relationship with God. In addition, we're aware that research has shown that children with a religious background are better able to make wise life choices. 
Children
Our Sunday school program for kids aged 3 through 6th grade uses the Godly Play program. Godly Play is a highly-structured Montessori-influenced program in which children experience the biblical stories and are invited to respond. The goal of Godly Play is to teach children the art of using religious language -- parable, sacred story, silence, and liturgical action -- to help them become more fully aware of God's presence in their lives. An enrollment form can be found here; please print, fill in, and mail to the the Church Office at 490 North Country Rd, St James NY 11780.
Youth
Our youth program for kids in grades 7 through 11, Journey to Adulthood, runs concurrently with and Adult Education. (High School seniors can choose to stay in the youth program or participate in Adult Education).
Confirmation
Confirmation is the ritual in which as (young) adults we take 
on the vows made on our behalf in baptism. To be eligible, candidates must be active members of the congregation, at least 16 years of age (or turning 16 by the date of confirmation), and participate in confirmation preparation classes.