Sacred Heart Elementary Faith Formation
Registration will open in April for 2025-2026 Youth Faith Formation in-person and home study classes for students in grades K-5 who do not attend Catholic School. Faith Formation classes will begin in September 2025 and run through the end of April 2026 following the LCISD calendar. Students entering 1st grade will automatically be included in the 1st year Sacramental Prep for 1st Eucharist/Reconciliation. There will be a fee in the 2nd year of Sacramental Prep. For those who have not made their 1st Eucharist/Reconciliation and are above the 1st grade, please call our office at 281-342-8371. In this way, we will place you into the 1st year of Sacramental Prep. These students who are above 1st grade seeking these sacraments, sign up for your normal grade level for the 1st year.
Register For Faith Formation Classes Here
2025-2026 Faith Formation Calendar Coming Soon
Faith Formation In-Person Class Times:
Grades PK3-5: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 pm
New: Grades PK3-5: Wednesdays , 5:00-6:15 pm
Grades K-8: Wednesdays 6:45-8:00 pm
In-Person Faith Formation
Class sizes limited. Please register ASAP. Faith Formation classes do not replace going to Mass with your family. Please see our home page or the bulletin for Mass times.
Faith Formation Home Study Option
All regular Faith Formation classes may be completed independently by the student with the Home Study option, Sacramental Preparation classes are not offered through home study at this time. For more info about Home Study, visit Home Study | Sacred Heart Catholic Church Richmond, Texas (sacredhrt.com) Once again, students in Sacramental Preparation MAY NOT enroll in Home Study Faith Formation.
How to Register
Parents and parishioners--please consider volunteering in our Faith Formation Program. We need you! See below about volunteering as a catechist, co-catechist, catechist's aide, or office assistant. You'll get free or reduced tuition and be serving the Lord!
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.
Discipleship/Ministry Opportunities:
Please consider using your gifts to share the gospel of Jesus with children as a catechist or volunter. Both Faith Formation and Sacramental Prep are in need of volunteers. Opportunities include: teachers, aides, substitutes, office workers, safety monitors, parking lot and grounds monitors, OCIA team, Junior High School team, High School team, and many others. Volunteers also receive free or reduced tuition.
We have ministry needs that can match your unique talents and time constraints. Call us at 281-342-8371.
For information on Elementary and 1st Eucharist/Reconciliation events:
Dena Flores
281-342-8371 Ext. 344 | dena@sacredhrt.com