Religious Education
St. Germaine Religious Education Department
Office: 928-277-8686
Religious Education Schedule
Religious Education For Children
At St. Germaine, our RE program is community-centered and sacramentally focused. Students learn firstly at the Mass followed immediately by class with their peers on Saturday Mornings. Parents and guardians should expect to reinforce concepts learned in the classroom, in their own homes. This shared journey helps families grow together in understanding and commitment to the Catholic faith.
This ministry welcomes:
- Those baptized in another Christian denomination
- Those baptized Catholic but who have not received formal religious instruction or the remaining Sacraments of Initiation (First Communion and/or Confirmation)
Our Religious Education For Children Sacrament-Prep program is designed for young people, 2nd Grade-High School, who are seeking to prepare to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion.
We have classes available for K-1st Grades, enroll them early and sacramental preperation will be more fulfilling. We never stop growing with Him!
Brenda D'Souza | Children's Education
Young Catholics of Prescott Valley - Faith Nourishment for Young Adults
Young Catholics across the Diocese of Phoenix embarked on a series of listening sessions through 2025. The answer was resounding across the entire state of Arizona; young adults crave an authentic faith, strong community and real relationships. Young Catholics of Prescott Valley, led by Kimberlee and Patrick Turner, provides a space to meet up once a week at St. Germaine Catholic Church.
This ministry welcomes...
- Young Catholic Adults ages 18-39.
- Parents with infants 12 months and under.
- Friends of Catholics just looking to build relationships.
We reflect on the gospel readings, come together in prayer, discuss a rotation of topics relevant to young adults and look to nourish the Christian life those other six days of the week outside of Sunday Mass.
Kimberlee Turner | Young Adult Coordinator
YoungCatholics@stgermaineinpv.com
Religious Education For Adults - OCIA & OCIC
Religious Education for Adults at St. Germaine incorporates the Catholic Church's 'OCIA' as well as the 'OCIC' programs which allows all persons over the age of 7 to receive the sacrament of baptism at the Easter Vigil. Persons over the age of 18 are eligible to receive Baptism, Confirmation and Communion at the Easter Vigil. This department is administered and taught by Deacon Dale Avery on Tuesday nights in Reiser Hall from September through Easter.
This ministry welcomes:
- Un-baptized persons over the age of 7.
- Those who have not received sacraments over the age of 18.
- Those who would like to audit and learn more about the Catholic Faith.
Children over the age of 7, who complete the OCIC program and receive baptism, will then need to enroll in the Religious Education Classes for Children the following year with Brenda D'Souza. Adults over the age of 18 will receive a completion of their sacraments needed in order to come into full communion with the Catholic Church. For an in-depth look at what the full process of Christian Initiation entails, please visit the United States Conferance of Catholic Bishop's (USCCB) Website page linked below.
https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/who-we-teach/christian-initiation-of-adults