Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church

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St. Mary Magdalene in Gilbert, Arizona is a Roman Catholic Parish that witnesses the love of Jesus Christ through evangelization, catechesis, and celebration of the Sacraments.
Stewardship ▾
Stewardship is based on the spiritual principles of the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus. Stewardship is not just a program, or a method of fundraising, it is a way of thanking God for all His blessings by returning a portion of the time, talent, and treasure we have each received.
Sacraments ▾
The Latin word sacramentum means "a sign of the sacred." The seven sacraments are ceremonies that point to what is sacred, significant and important for Christians. They are special occasions for experiencing God's saving presence. That's what theologians mean when they say that sacraments are at the same time signs and instruments of God's grace.
Education & Youth ▾
Children's Religious Education
The Porta Fidei program exists to evangelize and catechize the adults of our parish to help adults enter more fully through the “door of faith.”

St. Mary Magdalene High School Youth Ministry exists to provide knowledge of the Catholic faith, encourage a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ, and establish a sense of community at the parish level and in the greater universal Church.

We recognize parents as the primary figures in their children’s faith formation. Our goal is to support parents in that development though structured religious education classes for both children and their parents as well as special activities for families of the parish.
Liturgy & Worship ▾
The word liturgy has grown familiar to Catholics since Vatican II and, in common parlance, usually refers to the Mass. But to the ancient Greeks who coined the term, liturgy meant "public work," that is, any work undertaken in service of the general populace. Liturgy - worship - is the Church's "public work." Liturgy isn't the only work the Church does but worship is the Church's central activity, the work which serves the people by affirming who they are.
Prayer & Spirituality ▾
Saint Mary Magdalene offers several Prayer and Spirituality ministries for parishioners. Please consider becoming active in one or more of these ministries.
Social & Service ▾
Saint Mary Magdalene offers several Social and Service ministries for parishioners. Please consider becoming active in one or more of these ministries.
Safe Environment ▾
The Diocese of Phoenix is committed to protecting all children and young people by offering several abuse prevention educational sessions. The Diocesan Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Minors requires all clergy, employees, volunteers that directly serve minors, volunteers that work in food pantries/provide meal service, provide ministerial service in private homes, adults administering service in an after school program, and minors to attend training on an annual basis.