Religious education is the process by which we pass on the Christian faith to future generations. It is the "essential ministry of the Church through which the teachings of Christ have been passed on to believers throughout the ages." 

Parish Religious Education (PRE) should “bring about in the believer an ever more mature faith in Jesus Christ, a deeper knowledge and love of his person and message, and a firm commitment to follow him.”  Religious Education should lead one into an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ through which we participate in the life of the Trinity.