Latter-day Saint youth seminary graduates study the teachings of Jesus Christ for four years. From left are Marc Emmick III, Serenity Rossiter, Conner Johns, Taylor Rickertsen, Nicholas Lammi, Regan Stewart, Carson Eccles, Isabella Bowling, Chase McLean, Earline Adams, Gracie Dewsnup, Leticia and Darrell Stewart (teachers). Not pictured is Macie Nicolson.

GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - Latter-day Saint youth have the opportunity to complete a four-year course of study focused on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. They attend seminary during their high school years in the morning before their regular classes.

The curriculum focuses on developing their witness of Jesus Christ, His sacrifice and His love for them. Seminary encourages youth to strengthen their faith before attending their regular high school classes.

This year’s graduates from Biggs, Gridley and Live Oak are Earline Adams, Isabella Bowling, Gracie Dewsnup, Carson Eccles, Marc Emmick III, Nicholas Lammi, Chase McLean, Taylor Rickertsen, Serenity Rossiter and Regan Stewart. Conner Johns and Macie Nicolson received two-year certificates.