OCIC (Sacraments Grades 3-12)

Order of Christian Initiation of Children​​

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For children in Grades 3-12 who need to receive:

- Baptism

- Reconciliation

- First Eucharist

- Confirmation

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Classes meet on Sundays at 10:15AM at St. Theresa Parish beginning Sept. 14th

Contact Maxine Ulbarri at mulbarri@stphx.org or 602.840.0850

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​Religious Education (Pre-K - 5th Grade)

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Sacrament Prep (Grades 2 & 3)

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In the Diocese of Phoenix, First Reconciliation (Confession) is received in 2nd Grade.  First Eucharist and Confirmation are received in 3rd Grade.

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RE (Pre-K - 5th Grade) begins with our

YOUTH FAITH FORMATION KICKOFF

Sept. 7, 2025

after the 9AM Mass in McMahon Gym

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Classes are on Sundays from 10:15-11:15AM

at St. Theresa Parish beginning Sept. 14th

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Registration closes on September 14, 2025

 

Sacrament Prep is for children attending RE in Grades 2-3 who need to receive:

- First Reconciliation (in 2nd Grade with 1 year of sacrament preparation)

- First Eucharist (in 3rd Grade with 1 year of sacrament preparation)

- Confirmation (in 3rd Grade with 1 year of sacrament preparation)​

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Contact Michelle Johnson at mjohnson@stphx.org or 602.840.0850​​​

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OCIA

(Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)

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For adults who are...

- Interested in becoming Catholic

- Receiving Sacraments

- Wanting more formation 

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Classes are Sundays at 12:15PM at in the Upper Convent Room

at St. Theresa Parish starting Sept. 14th.

Contact Mary Fransen at mfransen@stphx.org or 602.840.0850

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Sacrament of Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is offered on Wednesday

from 5PM-6PM and Saturday from 9AM-10AM in the church.

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​​Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is available

by calling the Parish Office at 602.840.0850 and asking to speak to a priest or to Maureen Schaaf, Director of Pastoral Care. 

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