Sacramental Preparation for 1st Eucharist and Reconciliation is a two-year process, usually beginning in 1st grade. Before receiving 1st Eucharist, students must have been enrolled in Faith Formation classes for 2 consecutive years including the current year. For information about and to register for regular Faith Formation classes, click HERE.

Sacramental Preparation for 1st Eucharist/Reconciliation Registration 

Sacramental Preparation for 1st Eucharist/Reconciliation is a two year process, usually beginning in 1st grade. A Copy of Baptismal Certificate Required. Simultaneous attendance at Faith Formation classes is required for Sacramental Prep students. See above to register for regular Faith Formation Classes. 

We will open registration for 1st Eucharist/1st Reconciliation after the parent meeting in the 2nd year.  We will provide a QR code and a link here for your convenience.     

We have many families who belong to Eastern Rite churches such as the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. Your child has made 1st Eucharist/Confirmation at Baptism, but you are free to come and join us for classes and you may receive the Eucharist with others in our community.  

We have several families who belong to Eastern Orthodox churches.  You may NOT receive the Eucharist or Confirmation with in the Roman Catholic.  In order to receive the Roman Catholic Sacraments, you must make a Profession of Faith.  Then you are free to receive our Sacraments.  Call 281-342-8371 for clarification.

Requirements for first year of Sacramental Preparation (Sac Prep):

• Regular attendance in Faith Formation Classes, In Person-Classes Only
  • 2 unexcused absences permitted per semester
  • Submit doctor's excuses to Dena at dena@sacredhrt.com.
  • Excess absences will cause extra year's delay in receiving sacraments
• Email copy of Baptismal Certificate to Dena at dena@sacredhrt.com. If your child was baptized at Sacred Heart, Richmond, TX you do NOT need to email us this, but please let us know.
• Attend weekly Sunday Mass (Saturday evening or Sunday)
• Memorize Prayers: Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be (to be tested in April) 
• There is a $50 fee for 1st Eucharist in the 2nd year of Sacramental Prep.  This is a separate fee from Faith Formation. (This is paying for the retreat, the priests, musicians, etc. for the Sacramental Mass iteself.)

Suggestions for first year of Sac Prep:

• Pray with your children—after meal, before bed, etc.
• Kids’ videos on www.formed.org
• Read the Bible with your children
• Read Christian kids’ books with your children

The second year of Sacramental Preparation requires attendance of parent meetings, and retreats. 

For more information about Sacred Heart's Sacramental Preparation Program for 1st Reconciliation and Eucharist, contact Dena Flores at dena@sacredhrt.com.