Sacred Heart of Jesus

Preparation for Receiving the Sacraments

Baptism
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
Matt 28:19

Baptisms are celebrated each Sunday following the 9:30 am Mass. Preparation for Baptism of an infant requires the parents to attend a Baptism class. These classes are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the Parish Center. Attendance is required for parents and godparents who wish to baptize their child at Sacred Heart of Jesus. Registration for the class is necessary. Please call the office of Religious Education at 303-442-6158, ext 112 to sign up. Godparents must be baptized, confirmed, practicing Catholics and are encouraged to attend the class.

Spanish pre-Baptism classes are offered the last Sunday of each month following the Spanish Mass. Spanish Baptisms are held the first Sunday of the month at 2:30 pm, and the third Saturday of the month at 11 am.

Click here for information on the Rights and Obligations of the Baptized according to Canon Law.

Holy Communion/Eucharist
“Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me."
Luke 22:19

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. The Archdiocese of Denver recommends that children receive at least one year of religious education prior to the year of preparation for these two sacraments.

Students attending Sacred Heart of Jesus School are prepared for reception of First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation in their second grade classes. 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.

The celebration of First Reconciliation will be Friday, November 19, at 6:30pm. The celebration of the Mass for First Holy Communion will be Sunday, April 24, at 3:30pm.

Adults desiring Holy Communion/Eucharist please refer to the R.C.I.A.

Reconciliation/Confession
“I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you."
Ez.36:26

Confessions are heard every Saturday from 11:30am-1:00pm. or by appointment with the priest. Parish Penance services are held during Advent and Lent.

Confirmation
“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.”
Acts 2:4

Preparation for Confirmation begins in eighth grade, with Confirmation celebrated in late spring. Teens are prepared through the Youth Ministry. Please refer to that section of our website.

Adults desiring Confirmation please refer to the R.C.I.A.

Marriage
“That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one body.”
Gen 2:24

The Diocese of Denver requires eight months of marriage preparation. During this time couples do paper work, collect documents, attend marriage and NFP classes and meet with a family marriage counselor. Please contact Denise Roberts at the Parish Center, 303-442-6158, ext 115, for more information or to make an appointment.

Holy Orders
"You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek."
Hebrews 5:6

Interested in a Vocation? Please call the parish center at 303-442-6158, ext 116 to speak with Father Bill Breslin.

Anointing of the Sick
“…they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them”
Mark 6:13

This sacrament is for anyone in need of healing physically, mentally, or emotionally. You are encouraged to call the parish center to take advantage of this opportunity. If someone is being hospitalized or if Communion is requested for nursing home residents or for someone homebound, contact the parish center at 303-442-6158.

Call the parish center emergency number at 303-412-2890 for a priest in case of serious illness or emergency.

Funerals/Rite of Christian Burial
“They can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of God because they are the ones who will rise.”
Luke 20:36

Families needing help and guidance or wishing to schedule a funeral please call the parish center at 303-442-6158.