Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart;
and you will find rest for yourselves.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.

This is Jesus' invitation to discipleship in Matthew 11:28-30.

Father Patrick M. Crino, Pastor

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Kindergarten through 5

- Parish Life

Register for 2022 - 2023 Classes
2022 First Holy Communion Class

On Sunday, April 24 Fr. Pat Crino presided at a special 2:00 PM Mass for this year's First Holy Communion class and their families and invited guests. 53 received this blessed sacrament for the first time.

What a joyous and sacred occasion!
A few of our second graders and their parents went to the Stations of the Cross at Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Anne’s Convent in early March, 2022.
Class Times

In-person classes are offered each year September through April. K through 5 classes will be held Sundays at 10:30 AM and Tuesday at 4:30 PM.
CCD

CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) is a program intended primarily for Catholic children who attend public schools. Some Catholic children attending Catholic schools are also eligible.
Second semester study for Grade 2 children focuses almost exclusively on the study and appreciation of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist, preparing them to make their first Confession and receive their First Holy Communion.

As appropriate, there is also a Sacramental Class for children who haven’t yet been catechized, this annual class helps prepare them for receipt of respective sacraments.

Registration Fee: $50 first child; $25 for each additional child. If scholarship is required, contact Rob Weierman, Director of Religious Education.

For additional information, eMail Rob Weierman, Director of Religious Education at rweierman@diocesetucson.org or call him at 520-577-8780, extension 124
Resources/Support Materials

OSV's Alive in Christ curriculum for grades 1 - 8 intentionally and systematically evangelizes, equips, supports and affirms both children and families. It forms Catholic identity and builds religious literacy through a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate presentation of the faith using current educational methodology. Additionally, it invites children to hear God’s invitation to a personal relationship through his Word, helps them discover and learn the Church’s teaching in precise theological language, and teaches them how to live as Catholic disciples.
Sacramental Prep (Grade 2) Resource

Presented through Dynamic Catholic, Matthew Kelly's Blessed programs offer world-class animation, workbooks that are works of art, and catechist-friendly leader guides. This First Communion and First Reconciliation prep meets children where they are and leads them, step-by-step, to where God is calling them to be.
Totally Catholic

In addition to (not instead of) the preceding options, it is suggested parents (together with all their children) consider exploring this book - Totally Catholic: A Catechism for Kids and Their Parents and Teachers - by Mary Kathleen Gavich.