Sacrament Preparation for Middle School (Grades 6-8)
ALL MIDDLE SCHOOLERS PREPARING FOR SACRAMENTS are strongly encouraged to join Edge, our middle school youth group to foster friendships and further formation in the faith, at no additional charge. For more information about Edge, CLICK HERE.
Preparation for Baptism
Middle-schoolers who are NOT BAPTIZED prepare for Baptism, 1st Reconciliation, Confirmation, and 1st Communion through the OCIC/T (Order of Christian Initiation for Children/Teens) – formerly known as RCIC). These classes will be held on Sundays from 10:15-11:15am (between the 9:00 and 11:30am Masses. This is a two-year program.
1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion
In the Diocese of Phoenix Baptized children normally receive the Sacraments of 1st Reconciliation, Confirmation, and 1st Communion in the 2nd and 3rd Grades. This differs from the order in most other dioceses where Confirmation is done separately several years after 1st Communion.
There are circumstances where older children may not have had the opportunity to receive these Sacraments. They will be prepared through the OCIC/T (Order of Christian Initiation for Children/Teens) – formerly known as RCIC). These classes will be held on Sundays from 10:15-11:15am (between the 9:00am and 11:30am Masses). This is a two-year program.
Confirmation Only
If your middle-schooler has already received 1st Communion and needs CONFIRMATION ONLY, classes will be held on Thursday night at 5:30, immediately preceding Edge (Youth Group). Registration for these classes will be open on Thursday, June 27.
Homeschooled or Catholic School Teens
If your teen is homeschooled or attends a private Catholic school and needs Sacraments this year please inform us by October 15, 2024. We will send you our policies for receiving Sacraments as well as a registration link.
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