Catechetical Ministries

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) invites children to actively participate in the Sunday scripture readings, presented in a language more appropriate for their understanding.

The dismissal takes place at the 9:00 a.m. and 11: 00 a.m. Sunday morning Masses, September through April. Adult Volunteers are needed to proclaim the readings, and communicate the message of the scriptures from the mass; second adults are needed to assist the presenter in aiding the children. Additional volunteers, (Teens-Adult) are also needed for various responsibilities.

Contact the Religious Formation Office for current schedule update, (480) 838-3479.

Religious Formation for elementary (Pre-Kindergarten-6), Junior High Young Apostles (grades 7-8) and Senior High (FLIGHT) students (grades 9-12).

The Department of Catechesis Ministry for Religious Education seeks in assisting parents, (the primary educators of their children’s faith,) in responding to their baptismal promises made to Christ and His Church. A team of faith-filled Catechists and Aids are needed each year to nourish this loving relationship between God, child and neighbor. An exceptional curriculum is utilized, whereby children, teens and adults can strengthen and generously respond with love, to their covenant relationship.

Sessions are weekly throughout the year for Pre-K, (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd,) Elementary, Jr. High, through High School. Additional, opportunities are available for Sacrament Preparation of Baptism, Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist; i.e. Retreat Co-workers, Cooks, Bakers, Snack Coordinators, Seamstress, Bulletin Board, throughout the year and Office Help during the week from Monday through Friday.

The Annual Christmas Pageant is God’s story of salvation history intermingled with a wide collection of Christian Christmas Carols, and Latins Hymns.

A team of adults is needed to assist in various capacities, i.e. assisting children, art and environment, music, lighting, photography, sound, props, sewing, simple set up and tear down crews, etc. Rehearsals begin in late November through the day of the pageant in December.

Sacramental Preparation is designed for those who need 1 or more of the sacraments of initiation which are baptism, confirmation and first Eucharist (Holy Communion).

These 3 sacraments are required to fully participate in the life of the Church and help us grow closer to Christ. The preparation process is split into 2 tracks: one track for children ages 7-17 and one for adults. For children ages, 7-17, are taught by catechists in the children's religious education department on Monday and Tuesday evenings generally. Adults are taught through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults track which generally meets on Wednesday evenings. See the schedule for each department on this website.

Summer Bible Camp invites children ages 4-10 years old to participate in a fun filled, week long program with bible stories, prayer, crafts, music, snacks and games.

The camp is in June from Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., with a performance on Friday at 12:30. Adults and teens (6 grade through High School) are needed as Team Leaders and in various capacities, i.e. baking, cooking, sewing, art and environment, simple set up and tear down crew, musicians, and snack coordinators etc.