Ss. Simon & Jude formation ministries continue the mission of Jesus to bring about God’s Kingdom by proclaiming and teaching God’s word, celebrating the sacred mysteries and serving the people of God.  Each religious education program seeks to embody the dimension of message, community, and service.  “Through systematic instruction, prayer, initiation into sacramental life and worship, and involvement in pastoral activities of the local church, catechesis nurtures a new way of life in Christ.” (National Directory for Catechesis, May 2005) .

Religious education ministries include:

• Religious Education Catechists
• Religious Education Aides
• Religious Education Volunteers
• Sacramental Preparation
• Sonshine Sunday
• Children’s Liturgy
• Families ReMembering
• Special Needs Program:  a) Physical & Mentally Challenged; b) Deaf Ministry

Contact: Sr. Loreto Downing, I.B.V.M.
602-433-7610

Additional ministries include:

• Marriage Preparation/Annulment

Contact: Sr. Dympna Doran, I.B.V.M.
602-242-1300  ext. 121

Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) Team
Contact: Jeff and Susan Pietro 623-561-6989

Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) Sponsor
Contact: Jeff and Susan Pietro 623-561-6989

Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral School
Contact: Sr. Raphael Quinn, I.B.V.M.
602-242-1299