Faith is Not Just What We Teach — It’s How We Live
At Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School in Glendale, Arizona, our Catholic faith is not a subject on a schedule. It is the heartbeat of everything we do — from the way we greet one another in the hallways to the way we serve our neighbors in the community.
We are a school where God is known, loved, and celebrated every single day.
“We are a Roman Catholic community committed to teaching and living the Gospel within a globalized context — celebrating God’s gifts through academic excellence, sacramental life, and community engagement.”
— OLPH Mission Statement
Rooted in Faith. Shaped by Love
When families choose OLPH, they are choosing more than an excellent education. They are choosing a community that walks alongside their children in faith — one that honors the sacred role of parents as the primary educators of their children and partners with them every step of the way.
Our Catholic identity is not a backdrop. It is the foundation upon which every lesson, every relationship, and every school day is built.
Our Patron Saint: St. Martin de Porres
A Model of Humility, Service, and Compassion
Our school community is guided by the inspiring example of St. Martin de Porres — a man of profound humility, tireless service, and boundless love for those in need. Born in Lima, Peru, St. Martin devoted his life to caring for the poor, the sick, and the marginalized, becoming a beacon of mercy and solidarity.
At OLPH, we see his spirit reflected in our students every day — in the kindness they show one another, the service they offer their community, and the quiet courage with which they live their faith.
“He is our model and our inspiration. St. Martin de Porres reminds us that greatness is found not in recognition, but in service.”
His intercession accompanies our school community as we strive to grow in the values he embodied: humility, compassion, responsibility, and solidarity — values that are woven into the very fabric of OLPH.
We’d Love to Meet You!
The OLPH family is best experienced in person. Come walk our halls, meet our teachers, and see firsthand the faith-filled, joyful environment where your child will grow, learn, and belong.
A Saint for Every Classroom
Every Student Has a Heavenly Companion
Every classroom at OLPH is dedicated to a patron saint. Each saint serves as a spiritual companion and role model for the students in that room — a reminder that they are never alone and that they are part of a great community of faith that stretches across time and eternity.
Students come to know their classroom saint’s story, virtues, and legacy. These aren’t distant historical figures — they become friends, models, and intercessors woven into the daily life of each class.
“When children know the saints, they discover that holiness is not just possible — it’s personal.”
How Faith Comes to Life at OLPH
Daily Prayer
Every school day begins and ends in prayer. From morning offerings to closing reflections, our students learn that turning to God is a natural and beautiful part of every day. Prayer at OLPH is not recitation — it is conversation. It is relationship.
Mass & the Sacraments
Our community gathers weekly for Mass on Wednesdays and adoration on Fridays, celebrating the Eucharist as the source and summit of our Catholic life. The sacraments are not just milestones — they are encounters with the living God, and we walk with our students through each one with care, reverence, and joy.
Religious Education
Faith formation is woven into every grade level at OLPH. Through age-appropriate, engaging religious education, students grow in their understanding of Scripture, Catholic tradition, and moral teaching. We form not just knowledgeable Catholics, but committed disciples.
Service & Community Outreach
Inspired by the example of St. Martin de Porres, our students are called to see Christ in every person — especially those who are most vulnerable. Through service projects and community outreach, our students learn that faith without action is incomplete. Giving back is not optional at OLPH — it is part of who we are.
Our Deacons
Dcn. Christopher Georges
Dcn. Kevin Knapp
Dcn. Fernando Camou
Dcn. Dennis Raczkowski – (missing portrait)
A Community That Belongs to Each Other
At OLPH Glendale, faith is never lived alone. Our students, parents, faculty, and staff form a genuine Catholic family — one defined by warmth, belonging, and shared purpose. We celebrate together, we serve together, and we grow in faith together.
Our values — Humility, Obedience, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, Sensitivity and Solidarity, Gratitude, Teamwork, Innovation, and Joy — are not posted on a wall as ideals. They are practiced daily as a way of life.
Faith That Prepares Students for the World
In a rapidly changing world, we believe the greatest gift we can give our students is a deeply rooted faith and a strong moral compass. At OLPH, we prepare young people who are not only academically excellent, but ethically grounded, spiritually alive, and ready to lead with integrity and love.
We are proud to be a beacon of Catholic education in Glendale, Arizona — forming future leaders who carry the Gospel into every corner of the world they enter.
Come Experience OLPH for Yourself
Faith is best experienced in community — and we would love for your family to experience ours.
Schedule a school tour today and see firsthand how Catholic identity, academic excellence, and genuine community come together at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School — Glendale, Arizona Forming Hearts. Inspiring Minds. Living the Gospel.