Integrated Education brings children and staff from Catholic and Protestant traditions, as well as those of other faiths, or none, together in one school. Integrated Schools differ from other schools in Northern Ireland by ensuring that children from diverse backgrounds are educated together. It is also important to note that Integrated schools are not secular but are essentially Christian in character though we welcome children from all faiths and none.  At Maine, Catholic children are offered Sacramental preparation at P3, P4 and P7. For more information about the ethos of Integrated Education, visit the NICIE website.