Religious Education

As Catholics we are called to grow in wisdom and grace beginning with our Baptismal Promises.


Faith Formation opportunities are available to all ages at All Saints, including Children, Middle & High School Teens, and Adults.


If you are interested in learning more about the Church and becoming Catholic, our Order of Christian Initiation of Adults program (7 years and up) is for you!

Contact Director of Family Faith Formation

Elementary Age

Sacramental Preparation

Parishes in the Diocese of Phoenix operate under a restored order for the reception of Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist). Given this understanding, it is the recommendation of the diocese that a child who is baptized as an infant experience a foundation formation year before preparing for additional Sacraments, usually first grade. During the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II), the age of reason was determined to be the age 7. For this reason, First Reconciliation is celebrated during the second year of formation, usually second grade. Confirmation and First Eucharist are celebrated together to complete the initiation started at Baptism during the following year, usually third grade. 


Just as you would help your child prepare for school by sending them to Kindergarten, our Faith Formation classes offer a year for Kindergarten-age children to become accustomed to the formation process before this recommended timeline begins. Please contact Dcn. Steve or Shannon if you have questions about how your child might be welcomed into this process. 

Sacramental Preparation Process

Regular Sacramental Celebration and Faith Formation, Baptism – by age 7 


  • Formal Catechesis could begin as early as age 3-6 with annual classes     (CGS-Grade 1)
  • First Reconciliation during Second Grade
  • Confirmation and First Holy Communion during Third Grade
  • Continued Faith Formaion in Grades 4-12 as applicable (RE, Spark, or T.L.C.)


Irregular Sacramental Celebration and Faith Formation


  • If no Bapism by age 7, OCIA for Children with celebration of Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion at Easter Vigil. First Reconciliation within one month of Easter.
  • If baptized, and past the second grade with no other catechesis

            - One Year of age-level appropriate Faith Formation (Profession of 

                Faith if non-Catholic baptism)

            - First Reconciliation during second year

            - Confirmation and First Holy Communion during the third year

            - Options to complete Sacrament requirements early (requires 

               Sacrament Retreat. Sacraments celebrated with 3rd-year students)

                1. Have child attend both age-level catechesis and OCIA for children

                     or Youth Sacramental Preparation

                2. Have older child attend grade level catechesis, Spark or T.L.C.

                     along with Youth Sacramental Preparation (Sunday)

                3. Have child attend age-appropriate Sacramental Preparation for 

                     Special Needs children (with Dcn. Steve)


  • Continued Faith Formation through grade 12 as age appropriate (RE, Spark, or T.L.C.)


Requests for Sacramental Preparation outside these parameters must be approved by the Director of Family Faith Formation