CATECHETICAL MINISTRY:
Tuesday and Wednesday
CLOSED
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
4pm- 8pm
Sunday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Director of Religious Formation
Efren Loya-Gomez (915) 920-8349
eloya@sacredheartelpaso.org
ENROLLMENT – RELIGIOUS FORMATION 2026–2027 | INSCRIPCIONES – FORMACIÓN RELIGIOSA 2026–2027
Para inscribirse, favor de hacer clic en el programa correspondiente. | To register, please click on the corresponding program.
First Communion I and II/Primera Comunión 1º y 2º
Youth Confirmation I and II/Confirmación 1º y 2º para jóvenes
Adult Formation/Formación para adultos
Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)/Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (OCIC)
Catechetical
Led by Fr. Rafael García, S.J., and Efren Loya-Gomez together with dedicated and caring volunteer catechists, our program provides an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian Doctrine in an organic and systematic way with a view to initiating the students into the fullness of Christian life.
First Communion — two years of preparation for ages 7 and above to receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist
Confirmation — two years of preparation for ages 14 and above to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
Youth Group — activities for post-Confirmation Youth
Adult Formation — nine months of sacramental preparation for adults to receive Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation
We accept registration for First Communion, Confirmation, and Adult Formation during the months of July, and August.
Please contact Director of Religious Formation: Efren Loya-Gomez at 915-920-8349.
Sacramental
Baptism
To schedule a baptism please call our parish office.
Requirements:
Living in the 79901 area or being a registered Parishioner.
Attending Baptismal Preparation Classes
Parent Requirements:
-Photo ID/Driver's License
-Child’s Birth Certificate
Requirements for Single Godparents:
- First Communion Certificate
- Confirmation Certificate
Requirements for Godparents Married by the Church
- Confirmation Certificate
- Marriage Certificate by the Church
Baptismal Preparation Classes
Baptismal Preparation Classes options in Spanish:
2nd or 4th Thursday of each month.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Contact the Office of Religious Formation at 915.920.8349 or our parish secretary at 915-532-5447 if you have any questions.
Marriage
Those wishing to marry should consult with our Pastor at least 6 months prior to the wedding. Please contact our office.