Success Stories

Attending Catholic school has given me the most incredible opportunities to grow as a student, leader, and disciple of Christ. I am beyond grateful for this community and their endless support. Every day is a new opportunity to challenge myself to reach my fullest God-given potential. While I am extremely grateful to be recognized as Valedictorian of NDP’s Class of 2024 among other academic achievements, my goal has always been to continue growing and taking the steps towards becoming who God intended me to be. My education has always been grounded in my faith, and my identity as a disciple is an indispensable part of who I am today.

“I want to tell contributors that utilize AZ Tax Credits for Private Education that your sacrificial offering of this treasure is being put to good use in Catholic schools! That as much as you can, to be mindful of the legislation in AZ, toward a continuation of the Private Education Tax Credit incentive afforded, which helps so many kids in Arizona have access to Catholic education.”

Attending Catholic schools helped me maintain my faith in everyday life by providing a strong spiritual foundation and reinforcing religious values. This environment also encouraged my family to actively participate in community activities through our parish. Through these engagements, we connected with other church members who have since become lifelong friends.

Thank you for giving Mariama the opportunity attend a school that is a safe place where she can blossom!

The Sullivans were able to send all nine children to Catholic school because of Arizona tax credit contributors like you! “Do not let the price tag scare you away!” remarked the Sullivan family. “We have had nine kids go through Catholic education. We’re just an average middle-class family.” Thinking they [...]

Name, Catholic School(s) attended, years graduated: Most Holy Trinity 1985-1993 Background: I was born in Elizabeth City, NC while my dad was serving in the Coast Guard. We moved back to Phoenix when I was about 2. I attended Most Holy Trinity (MHT) for my elementary years and then went [...]

St. Agnes Catholic Elementary, Phoenix, 2003 St. Mary’s Catholic High School, Phoenix, 2007 University of Notre Dame, Indiana, 2021 Background: Six generations ago, my mother’s family moved to Phoenix. Two generations ago, my father’s family came here from Ohio. My parents met at St. Mary’s High School and started their [...]

CEA has helped our family afford Catholic Education. Having 4 kids in Catholic Schools is not easily attainable without discipline, sacrifice and CEA.  Your contributions to CEA has allowed for us to be able to receive scholarships making our dream of sending our children to a safe, quality Catholic school our reality. Thank you for making this possible for us.

Without CEA funds, our daughter would not be able to attend Xavier College Preparatory. We are small business owners, and a private school education was not within out means until we discovered the grace of CEA.

Name, Catholic School(s) attended, years graduated: Kailey (Fraher) Gahan Schools attended: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Scottsdale (Graduated 2012); Seton Catholic Preparatory High School (Graduated 2016) Background: After attending Catholic school through my senior year, I went on to attend a Catholic university starting at Avila University in Kansas City, [...]