With three daughters in Phoenix Catholic schools, the Cruz-Patino family are firm believers in the importance of Catholic education. “We are a dual-working family. However, our finances do not allow us to save enough money to pay for the full tuition costs,” they said. The family tells contributors, “We thank you. Without your financial support, we would not be able to have our daughters in private Catholic schools.”

Arizona Private School Tax Credit

Through the Arizona STO tax credit funded scholarships, their daughters have access to excel academically while learning the values of the Catholic faith. Their family believes that a person must have academics and, most importantly, a relationship with God to succeed. “CEA creates a path for our daughters to excel in our society,” they said.

The Impact of Using Your Arizona Tax Credit for Education

Natalie, their daughter, a current Arizona Catholic School Scholarship recipient,  described how transferring to a Phoenix Catholic school changed her life. “Catholic education is helping me be a better human being and be the best version of myself in Jesus, my savior,” Natalie said. Catholic schooling impacted Natalie’s academic skills and her formation as a whole. 

Their daughter Genesis, also a current Arizona Catholic School Scholarship recipient said, “I love being in a Catholic school because I feel safe.” Genesis added that she is thankful to attend one of the Diocese of Phoenix Catholic school because of her opportunity to learn about the life of Jesus and the saints. 

Their daughter attending Xavier College Preparatory, Camila, shared, “I am extremely blessed and thankful for this amazing opportunity,” she said. Camila emphasized education is her top priority. “A Catholic education gives me opportunities I could only dream of,” Camila said. 

Changing Lives and Transforming Families

The Cruz-Patino family is thankful to Arizona private school tax credit contributors for their generous support, making it possible for families like theirs to have a Catholic education. “Without Catholic Education Arizona, our three daughters will not be the kind, respectful, God-loving girls they are! We need God in our lives, and our kids must learn about God early on,” they said.

You can change lives by using your Arizona tax credit for education. Your Arizona Individual and Corporate tax dollars will be used for scholarships to underserved students at a Diocese of Phoenix Catholic school. To learn more, call (602) 218-6542.