Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation for school-age children is a three-year process. As with all elementary sacrament preparation at St. James, classes are separate and in addition to their regular Faith Formation classes.
Registration for the 2026-2027 year is open. Please register at the front office.
For additional information, please call the Parish Office at 623-581-0707 to speak with Terri Simonetta or email Terri at terri@stjames-greater.com.
Eucharist
Mass Times:
- Daily Mass
- Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday-Saturday - 8:00 AM, Wednesday - 7:00 PM
- Weekend Masses: Saturday @4pm, Sunday @ 8 AM and 10AM, 12:00 PM (Spanish), and 6:00 PM
First Communion
Children in grade 3 and older are eligible to enter this sacrament program providing they have completed two full years of formal Faith Formation classes.
This program is in addition to their regular Faith Formation.
OCIA
Adults who have not yet received Confirmation or First Holy Communion are invited to complete their Sacraments of Initiation.
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a spiritual journey for adults seeking to join the Catholic Church or complete their initiation through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Guided by scripture, prayer, and community, OCIA welcomes you to explore and embrace the Catholic faith.
Adults, 18 years and above, who have not been Confirmed and desire to complete the sacrament of Baptism, may also participate in this process.
