Sacred Heart of Jesus

At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, "Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
Matt 18:1-4

R.C.I.C.: Rite of Christian Initiation of Children:
“You are the light of the world.”
Matthew 5:14

R.C.I.C. is the process by which children (age 7+) become members of the Catholic Church. Children are enrolled in the Parish School of Religion and assigned a catechist/tutor who will guide the process. Meetings are scheduled every other weekend.

Making Disciples
“Jesus said, "Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matt 19:14

Making Disciples, religious education for grades 1-6, meets on Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:25 am in the elementary school classrooms. A group of dedicated catechists leads our children through their lessons and once a month parents attend an interactive session with their child. Preparation for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion is a part of the second grade curriculum for children who have already completed one year of religious education. For those children participating in religious education for the first time, a combination of the SHJ Home Study and Making Disciples programs is advised.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
“I am the good shepherd, and I know mine and mine know me.”
John 10-14

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a profoundly Biblical and Sacramental Christian formation experience, invites children to fall deeply in love with God through presentations by trained catechists and hands-on work.

Level I, for children ages 3-6, meets Sunday mornings from 9:30-11:30am. Another session meets Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm.

Level II, for children ages 6-9, meets Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30pm. Included in Level II is preparation to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.

All classes are held in the Atrium adjoining Jubilee Hall.

If you are interested or would like more information, contact Jennifer Whitehill (303) 516-9999.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Home Study

Sacred Heart of Jesus Home Study is designed for busy families unable to meet during our class times. Acknowledging the Church's belief that "parents are the first and foremost catechists of their children", this program provides content and support for parents as they educate their children at home. Parents and children together attend six one-hour sessions during the school year for further discussion of topics learned at home.

Sacramental Preparation
“Sacraments are “powers that come forth” from the Body of Christ, which is ever-living and life-giving. They are actions of the Holy Spirit at work in His Body, the Church.”
CCC

First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation

Our parish children are prepared for reception of First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation in their second grade classes in the Parish School of Religion. In accordance with the Church’s belief that parents are the primary catechists of their children, six one-hour classes for parents are held during the year. These classes assist the parents in preparing their children for the sacraments. Reconciliation precedes First Holy Communion.

For children second grade and older not attending SHJ School, classes for preparation to receive First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are held Sunday mornings from 9:15am to 10:25am, with required parent classes as well. The Archdiocese of Denver requires that children receive at least one full year of religious education before preparation to receive these two sacraments.

Confirmation Preparation

Our program preparing teens (eighth grade and older) for Confirmation begins
with an informational meeting on September 16 from 3:30-5pm in Jubilee Hall and meets on Sundays in the Youth Room.

Totus Tuus
“Lord, I will be totally yours!”

Learn how great it is to be Catholic! For grades 1-6, Totus Tuus (Totally Yours) is an intensive, yet fun-filled week taught by enthusiastic, Spirit-filled college students and seminarians.

A concurrent evening program is held for grades 7- 8 and 9-12. Daily Mass, crafts, songs, Bible teaching and a last day celebration are just a few of the ways Totus Tuus strives to help young people understand their faith so they may live it in today’s world. Registration begins in the spring and the program is one week during the month of June.

Youth Group Grades 6-8/ LIFETEEN Grades 9-12
“…Like olive plants your children around your table.”
Psalms 128:3

Youth Group

Middle schoolers (7th and 8th grade) meet Sundays after the 6:30pm LifeTeen Mass for dinner, discussion and social activities in Jubilee Hall.

LIFETEEN

Our program for high school students gather for dinner and discussions on Sundays in the Youth Room following the 6:30pm LifeTeen Mass.

Please refer to the section on Youth Ministry for information about programs for our teens.

Please contact Michelle Anderson at 303-442-6158, ext 112 for more information on any of these programs.