8 ^th Grade Formation utilizes the Faith and Life Series and focuses on the nature and history of the Church, and the universal call to holiness of all her members.  Eighth graders are more able to abstract, think, and reflect.  While building upon these adolescent abilities, the goal of this text is to give students a generous and wholehearted love for the Church based on a clear understanding of her divine nature and the treasures contained therein.  Finally, special emphasis is made of the various vocations to which students may be called, particularly the priesthood and religious life, that they may begin to develop a readiness to serve God as he desires.