Elementary (Grades 1 - 3)

Our Elementary program is a faith-based Catholic curriculum designed to foster the basic and sacramental needs of children in lower elementary grades. This year in grades 1-5, we are using the Word of Life curriculum by the Augustine Institute. Online registration can be found here.

Sacramental Preparation

In the Diocese of Phoenix, the guidelines for receiving sacraments are as follows:

• Reconciliation (Confession) - 2nd Grade
• First Holy Communion - 3rd Grade
• Confirmation - 3rd Grade

Students in 2nd grade prepare for the sacrament of Reconciliation during their weekly class. First Reconciliation will occur in early spring 2025.

Students in 3rd grade also prepare for First Communion and Confirmation in their weekly class. First Communion and Confirmation dates are tentatively scheduled for the end of April/beginning of May pending scheduling by the Diocese of Phoenix.

More information will be given later in the year. There are additional materials used in preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation.

Class Times

Classes for 1st - 3rd Grade are offered at the following days and times:

1st - 3rd grade
Tuesday 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Wednesday 2:45pm - 4:00pm

For any questions, please contact the Faith Formation Office at 480-893-1160.