SACRAMENT PREPARATION [Baptism, Confirmation, AND/OR 1ST Eucharist]

for 6th-12th graders.

“In those days Jesus departed to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, Jesus called His Disciples to himself, and from them He chose Twelve, whom he also named Apostles.” ~~ Luke 6:12-13


Youth Ministry Sacramental Preparation is for those unbaptized 3rd graders, and those in grades 4th - 12th. The Diocese of Phoenix is a restored order diocese, which means that both Confirmation and First Communion are ordinarily celebrated in 3rd grade. Youth Ministry Sacrament Preparation is a two-year program that will prepare any youth of any or all of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion), as well as, for their 1st Reconciliation.


The two-year youth ministry sacramental preparation includes all of the following:

  • attending weekly Mass
  • attending weekly faith formation (depending on grade: 3rd-5th grade, Edge, or Life Teen)
  • as well as, attending the evening sacrament classes with a parent/godparent/sponsor.


If your youth already has their Sacraments (or are not ready for Sacramental Preparation yet), we invite them to look into joining St. Helen Life Teen (9th-12th graders) or EDGE (6th-8th graders).


2026-2027 SACRAMENT PREPARATION registration is closed.

YEAR TWO 2

You must complete Year 1 before beginning Year 2.

2026-2027 PROGRAM

Year Two booklet [EDGE, grades 6-8]

Year Two booklet [LIFE TEEN, grades 9-12]


Godparent/Sponsor Assignments #1-#3: can be found in the Year Two booklets on pages 16-18.


Saint Project: Essay or Poster can be found in the Year Two booklet on page 20.