7 ^th Grade Formation utilizes the Faith and Life Series and builds on the doctrine already taught in earlier grades with an emphasis on revelation, grace, and the moral life.  Seventh graders, facing the onset of puberty, can be idealistic and open to the gift of grace.  At this age they are able to reason and abstract more than in the earlier grades.  This year they delve into the importance of reason in their lives as Catholics.  In addition, youth at this age begin to experiment with independence.  It is vitally important at this stage of development that youth be taught that the virtues and the Sacraments are practical ways to receive and grow in grace, which will help them live the moral life to which Christ calls them.