Preparing for the Sacraments are significant spiritual
milestones that students experience alongside their classmates.
Parents are included in preparing their children for reception
of the Sacraments through adult education evenings. Sacred Heart
School students in 2nd grade prepare for and receive the
Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist during
the school year. Students in 7th grade prepare for and receive
the Sacrament of Confirmation during the school year. Practicing
Catholic students who have received their First Communion may
receive Eucharist during school Masses. Catholics and non-
Catholics who are not prepared to receive communion are
encouraged to come forward for a blessing. Opportunities for the
Sacrament of Reconciliation are offered to students at the
beginning of each school year, during Advent, during Lent, and
at the end of the school year. All students are encouraged to
participate; non-Catholics will receive a blessing. All students
who receive Sacraments must be baptized