Catholic Art Program – Parent Overview

Why Art Matters at Our Catholic School

At our school, art is more than a fun activity—it is a joyful way for children to encounter God as the ultimate Creator. Our art program nurtures creativity, builds confidence, and develops fine motor skills while helping students express their faith through drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media.

Every lesson is rooted in Catholic teaching and aligned with the Diocese of Phoenix Fine Arts Standards, ensuring your child receives a comprehensive, faith-filled art education from Kindergarten through 8th grade.

What Makes Our Art Program Special

   Feature

 What It Means for Your Child

    Faith-Centered

 Every project connects to Catholic beliefs—from God's promise in the rainbow to the beauty of the Saints and sacred art.

   Standards-Aligned

 Curriculum follows Diocese of Phoenix Strands: CREATE, RELATE, and EVALUATE.

   Hands-On Exploration

 Students work with crayons, watercolors, clay, fabric, printmaking, and more.

   Safe & Nurturing

 Age-appropriate materials and clear safety routines help children create with confidence.

   Skill Progression

 Students build technique and vocabulary year by year, from simple lines and colors to advanced composition and sculpture.

A Peek Inside the Art Room: Fun Projects Your Child Will Create This Year!

Kindergarten

·       "God's Rainbow Promise" – Draw and paint a rainbow while learning brush safety and color mixing.

·       "Clay Prayer Hands" – Sculpt hands folded in prayer while exploring 3D form.

·       "Stained Glass Cross" – Create a tissue paper suncatcher cross to hang at home.

Grades 1–2

·       "Liturgical Color Wheel" – Mix primary colors and learn the colors of the Church seasons.

·       "Shape Church" – Build a church collage using geometric shapes.

·       "Good Shepherd Collage" – Use cotton, sandpaper, and fabric to create textured sheep.

Grades 3–5

·       "Michelangelo's Ceiling" – Paint on paper taped under tables, just like the Sistine Chapel!

·       "Rose Window Design" – Create a radial balance stained-glass-inspired artwork.

·       "Clay Nativity Figures" – Sculpt simple figures from the Nativity story.

Grades 6–8

·       "Stations of the Cross" – Create expressive mixed-media artworks for each Station.

·       "Church Model with Sacred Geometry" – Design and build a scale model of a church.

·       "Illuminated Prayer" – Write and decorate a prayer with gold accents and intricate borders.

What Parents Love About Our Art Program

·       Faith is woven into every lesson – Art becomes a form of prayer and praise.

·       Children build confidence – Every child is an artist in God's eyes.

·       Artwork comes home – Students create pieces they are proud to share with family.

·       Safe, structured environment – Clear routines help children feel secure and successful.

·       Year-round growth – Portfolios show progress from September to June.

Ready to Enroll?

We would love to welcome your child into our Catholic school family, where faith and creativity grow together. Come see the art room, meet our teachers, and discover how your child can flourish in a community that celebrates God's gifts.

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." – Matthew 19:14

For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact the school office.

Concepts and performance objectives:

Strand 1: CREATE - C1-C5

Strand 2: RELATE R1-R2

Strand 3: EVALUATE (K-8 VISUAL ARTS) E1

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For more information on Diocese of Phoenix Art standards click here>>>> Fine Arts Curriculum Standards K-12 - Catholic Schools Phoenix