Religious Education
For all the catechism parents.
Please read the Prevention Education Notice / Opt-Out Form.
If you do not authorize your child to watch the video please sign and return to Mrs. Rosa Rodríguez at the Church DRE office or by e-mail.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH will present a sexual abuse prevention program, Empowering God’s Children – Teaching Safety, to our students on September 24, 2023, with a make-up date of October 8, 2022 . This program is provided to us by the Diocese of Charleston and is a part of our ongoing effort to help create and maintain safe environments for all children and youth in our care.
The scheduled lesson is being offered to all students at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH. As parents, you have the right to choose whether your student participates in the program. We encourage you to read the “overview” and “lesson plan” assigned to your child’s age group to understand exactly what your child will be taught.
It is important to note, this is basic prevention education and is in no way to be considered sex education or education on private body parts. Neither of these components fall within our educational mandate to provide your child with the information needed to keep them safe from those who would do them harm.
If you wish to “opt” your child out of the prevention education session, please download and complete the “opt-out” form at the bottom of this page and return it to your child’s teacher no later than September 24, 2023
The parish is the center of faith formation for Catholics. Every person in your pews, every Catholic in your parish community…child or adult…is on their own journey toward Christ and a life of discipleship. All catechists are required to be in good standing with the Catholic Church, living their faith in their daily lives, attending regular catechetical meetings where continuing education takes place, and conforming to all Diocesan requirements.
Religious Education Classes for Children
Students must attend Religious Education in order to receive any sacrament. A student may receive a sacrament when they prove that he/she is ready to receive the sacrament. The student must be practicing his/her faith according to the precepts of the faith of our Church.
Registration for Religious Education will start in August . To register your child for Religious Education at Sacred Heart Church complete the Religious Education Registration Form and the Eligibility for Sponsorship Form . You may register on August 9, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 pm. A donation of $30.00 per child may be made to cover the costs of books and materials.
Catechism starts on Sunday, September 10. Classes are from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Parish Life Center & Basement.
At the time of registration, please provide a copy of the baptism certificate.
Youth Group Ministry for Youth in Grades 9-12
Growing in the Catholic faith is a life long journey. Our Youth Group ministry provides a place for parishioners in grades 9-12 to have fun in a positive Christian environment while learning to deal with challenges of adolescence. Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to attend the Vigil Mass at 5 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month followed by the youth group meeting from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (RICA)
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) and Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (RICA) , is a communal process for formal initiation of new members into the Catholic Church. This process is a return to the formation of the earliest members of the Church in the first and second centuries. It includes several stages marked by study, prayer and rites at Mass.
RCIA and RICA classes are available to adults desiring to enter the Catholic Church as well as adult Catholics wanting to grow their knowledge of the faith.
Registration for RCIA and RICA classes begins in August. To register for RCIA complete the RCIA Registration Form or to
register for RICA complete the RICA Registration Form. Return the completed form to the parish office. A registration fee of $30.00 covers the cost of books and materials.
RCIA (English) classes will begin on Tuesday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m. The 2022 RCIA class schedule is available here.
RICA (Spanish) classes will begin on Sunday, September 10 at 11:00 a.m. . Catechism parents are encouraged to attend.
