Religious Formation
Policies
Sacramental Preparation
Newly registered members observe a three-month waiting period before beginning preparations for any sacrament.
Baptismal Preparation
Parents and godparents are required to attend a baptismal preparation session.
Marriage Preparation
Six months minimum preparation time to begin prior to any other wedding plans or reservations; wedding date set after third meeting.
Called to Protect Training
In October of 2003, the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops mandated through their Charter that all who work with children, youth and vulnerable adults receive Safe Environment Training. Bishop Thomas Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix continues to uphold the requirement that all who serve within the diocese must receive the Called to Protect Training. Church of the Holy Spirit calls every volunteer to be in compliance with this mandate from our bishop.
Call the parish office for a list of current Called to Protect Training classes with dates and locations.
Adult Formation
The following ministries are coordinated by Sister Carole Frances Miller, SSND. If you would like to assist in these ministries, or may be in need of these services, call the Adult Formation office (480-838- 7474).
RCIA: (The Rite Of Christian Initiation of Adults)
RCIA is a process of preparation for the commitment that comes with the reception into the Catholic Church.The initiation of new members takes place at the Easter Vigil each year. The participants meet every Tuesday, 7:00-9:00PM in the Social Hall.
Scripture Study
Scripture Study is held every Wednesday, 9:15-10:30AM, in the social hall. All are welcome! Bring your Bible.
Adult Confirmation Classes
Adult Confirmation Classes are for any adult, age 21 or older, seeking the sacrament of Confirmation.
For more information call Sister Carole Frances Miller, SSND (480-838-7474).
Elementary Formation: Pre-School - Grade 5
The following ministries for young children are coordinated by Christine Holmgren. Please call 480-838-3479 for further information.
Catechetical Formation
Age appropriate groups for Kindergarten and Elementary school age children meet weekly: Kindergarten on Sunday mornings and Grades 1 through 5 on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Sacramental Programs
Sacrament preparation is offered to children who have been involved in Catechetical Formation for at least one year. Families are included in the child's journey toward Baptism, First Confession, Confirmation and First Eucharist.
Liturgy of the Word for Children
Liturgy of the Word for Children invites children to hear the same scripture readings as adults, but presented in a language more appropriate for their understanding. The dismissal takes place Sundays during the 9 and the 11AM Masses. There is no registration requirement.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd-Atrium
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd-Atrium, a pre-school program based on the Montessori philosophy, uses scripture and liturgy as the children's sources for meditation and catechesis. Sessions for children three-six years old meet weekly.
Evenings for the Engaged
Teaching Couples
Married couples from the parish are trained in the diocesan program called Evenings for the Engaged. These couples then host a six week class in their home for three to four engaged couples to help them in their preparation for marriage. Teaching couples usually are asked to teach one or two classes a year.
Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Contact: Kay Price and Kathleen Cea, co-coordinators, (480-838-1418). Holy Spirit Youth Ministry follows the guidelines of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on Youth Ministry, published in 1997, Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry. Holy Spirit's Youth Ministry team strives to meet the goals of that document. These goals are to empower young people to live as disciples of Christ in our world today, to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community, and to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.
The following programs are available for youth here at Holy Spirit:
Young Apostles
Young Apostles is a program for students in grades six-eight. Social events, service projects, and retreats are held throughout the year. Call the Youth Ministry office at 480-838-1418 to register for religious education classes.
Flight
Flight is the youth ministry program for high school teens, includes religious formation, retreats, social events, trips, and service projects. Meetings are held Sundays from 7:15-8:30PM, following the 6PM Mass.
Teen Sacrament Program
Please call the Youth Ministry office to begin preparation process for teens who are in need of Baptism, First Eucharist, and/or Confirmation.
FAITH.. Good to the Last Drop
FAITH... Good 'til the last drop is a small faith group for college aged young adults and high school juniors and seniors. FAITH meets at a local coffee shop once a month for discussion on different topics relating to life and faith.
6PM Mass
Teens and adults are invited to participate as Eucharistic Ministers, lectors, altar servers, ushers, musicians, or choir.