Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is for those who are sick and aging. It is a sacred moment when we pray for God’s grace to strengthen someone who is suffering from any form of illness.
Please contact the Sacred Heart Parish Office at 940.759.2500 for individual anointings.
Baptism
According to Fort Worth diocesan guidelines, baptismal preparation is required for parents requesting baptism for their children, and strongly encouraged for godparents/sponsors.
The parish provides quarterly preparation classes on the first Saturday of January, April, July, and October beginning at 9:00 am in the Meeting Room of the Parish Office Complex. Please contact the parish office at 940.759.2500 to register.
You may also attend a baptismal preparation class at another parish if they offer a time more convenient for you. Below is the contact information for nearby parishes.
Saint Peter’s in Lindsay, Texas
For the specific date and to sign up, contact their Parish Office at 940.668.7609
Saint Mary’s in Gainesville, Texas
For the specific date and to sign up, contact their Parish Office at 940.665.5395
Once preparation has been completed, parents can request a date for baptism, either during any regularly scheduled mass or at the Group Baptism, which is the 2nd Sunday of each month following the 10:30 am mass.
Please note that a Birth Certificate or Verification of Birth Facts is required for all children to be baptized. Additionally, a Baptismal Information Form is needed and can be found below.
Forms to Fill Out
Confirmation
In the Sacrament of Confirmation, a baptized person is sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
At Sacred Heart, preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation typically begins in the tenth grade. Preparation begins in the early spring and involves both candidates and sponsors. If you are interested in registering for Sacramental Prep for Confirmation, please contact Carmen Villa at the Sacred Heart Parish Office at 940.759.2500 or email cvilla@shcmuenster.com
Candidates preparing for Confirmation will need to complete the below Registration, Liability and Consent forms. Please note that you will also need to provide a copy of the candidate’s Baptismal Certificate if not baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
2024 CONFIRMATION CLASS SCHEDULE
February 4 & 8
March 3 & 17
April 7 & 8
May 5 & 19
June 9 & 23
July 7 & 21
August 11 &25
September 8 & 22
Confirmation Retreat: October 5
Confirmation Date: October 14
Classes will be held from 12 pm – 1:30 pm in the SH Community Center Meeting (SNAP) Room unless otherwise stated via Flocknote.
Click HERE to join the Confirmation Flocknote Group to receive important information and updates.
Forms to Fill Out
First Communion & Reconciliation
First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion is a person’s first reception of the sacrament of the Eucharist. As Catholics, we believe the Eucharist is the central focus of the sacramental life of the Church.
Reconciliation
In the sacrament of Reconciliation, a person’s heart is moved to trust in God’s love, mercy and forgiveness. Through the sacrament of penance, we see God’s great love in giving his only Son, Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of sin.
Sacramental Preparation
2024 First Communion & Reconciliation Schedule
Jan 22: Information Meeting at 6 pm in the SH Community Center
Feb 24: First Reconciliation Retreat from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm in SH Snap Room
May 19: First Communion Practice immediately following 10:30 am Mass
June 2: Optional Group First Communion & Procession
2024 First Communion & Reconciliation Schedule
Jan 22: Information Meeting at 6 pm in the SH Community Center
Feb 24: First Reconciliation Retreat from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm in SH Snap Room
May 19: First Communion Practice immediately following 10:30 am Mass
June 2: Optional Group First Communion & Procession
Forms to Fill Out
Holy Matrimony
Sacred Scripture begins with the creation and union of man and woman and ends with “the wedding feast of the Lamb” (Rev 19:7-9). Scripture often refers to marriage, its origin and purpose, the meaning God gave to it, and its renewal in the covenant made by Jesus with his Church. Man and woman were created for each other. By their marriage, the couple witnesses Christ’s spousal love for the Church. The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract. The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the husband and wife, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God. The celebration of marriage is also a liturgical act, appropriately held in a public liturgy at church. Catholics are urged to celebrate their marriage within the Eucharistic Liturgy. (Ref: USCCA)
Marriage preparation
For marriage prep information, please contact the Sacred Heart Pastor approximately 9-12 months prior to your anticipated wedding date. Please note that wedding dates are not established until preparation has begun.
To reach the Sacred Heart Pastor, please contact 940.759.2500 (Ext. 3) or email joe.keating@fwdioc.org. To reserve the Sacred Heart Parish Community Center for your wedding reception, please contact Facilities Manager Ernie Martin at 940.759.2500 (Ext. 9) or email emartin@shcmuenster.com
Holy Orders & Religious Vocations
Holy Orders is the sacrament that ordains a man for service as a deacon, priest, or bishop in the Catholic Church. God calls many young men to be his deacons and priests, and he may be calling you. If you desire to save souls through the power of the sacraments and preaching the gospel, you just may have a call from God.
If you desire to serve God as his priest, talk it over with a trusted friend or family member, and let Father know. He can help you “discern,” or discover how God is calling you to serve him. Father will not pressure you to be a priest, but he will offer guidance and help you to pray about it. When God calls us, he always calls us to serve him as his free sons, and so the decision to be his priest is never forced upon us. Rather, a priest freely chooses to serve out of love for God and his Church. If you are interested in becoming a permanent deacon, it would be best to first talk to a deacon about his way of life. After that, speak with your pastor, who can guide you in discernment and application to enter formation.
A “Religious Vocation” or “Consecrated Life” means that a man or woman chooses to live according to a certain way of Christian life. Typically, that means joining a “religious order,” which is a community that lives by a certain rule. These vocations include religious brothers and sisters, monks and nuns. As with all vocations, discerning a religious vocation begins with prayer. Then, a man or woman will want to visit religious communities to determine whether their way of life resonates with the call you have received from God. Religious communities are very diverse, so if you don’t know where to start, you can always ask your parents, your pastor, or another trusted mentor or friend.
There are many opportunities throughout the year to meet other young people who are considering the priesthood, diaconate, or religious life. Contact Father Joe to find out when and where the next gathering will be at 940.759.2500 (Ext. 3) or email joe.keating@fwdioc.org.
Holy Matrimony
Sacred Scripture begins with the creation and union of man and woman and ends with “the wedding feast of the Lamb” (Rev 19:7-9). Scripture often refers to marriage, its origin and purpose, the meaning God gave to it, and its renewal in the covenant made by Jesus with his Church. Man and woman were created for each other. By their marriage, the couple witnesses Christ’s spousal love for the Church. The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract. The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the husband and wife, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God. The celebration of marriage is also a liturgical act, appropriately held in a public liturgy at church. Catholics are urged to celebrate their marriage within the Eucharistic Liturgy. (Ref: USCCA)
Marriage preparation
For marriage prep information, please contact the Sacred Heart Pastor approximately 9-12 months prior to your anticipated wedding date. Please note that wedding dates are not established until preparation has begun.
To reach the Sacred Heart Pastor, please contact 940.759.2500 (Ext. 3) or email joe.keating@fwdioc.org. To reserve the Sacred Heart Parish Community Center for your wedding reception, please contact Facilities Manager Ernie Martin at 940.759.2500 (Ext. 9) or email emartin@shcmuenster.com
Holy Orders & Religious Vocations
Holy Orders is the sacrament that ordains a man for service as a deacon, priest, or bishop in the Catholic Church. God calls many young men to be his deacons and priests, and he may be calling you. If you desire to save souls through the power of the sacraments and preaching the gospel, you just may have a call from God.
If you desire to serve God as his priest, talk it over with a trusted friend or family member, and let Father know. He can help you “discern,” or discover how God is calling you to serve him. Father will not pressure you to be a priest, but he will offer guidance and help you to pray about it. When God calls us, he always calls us to serve him as his free sons, and so the decision to be his priest is never forced upon us. Rather, a priest freely chooses to serve out of love for God and his Church. If you are interested in becoming a permanent deacon, it would be best to first talk to a deacon about his way of life. After that, speak with your pastor, who can guide you in discernment and application to enter formation.
A “Religious Vocation” or “Consecrated Life” means that a man or woman chooses to live according to a certain way of Christian life. Typically, that means joining a “religious order,” which is a community that lives by a certain rule. These vocations include religious brothers and sisters, monks and nuns. As with all vocations, discerning a religious vocation begins with prayer. Then, a man or woman will want to visit religious communities to determine whether their way of life resonates with the call you have received from God. Religious communities are very diverse, so if you don’t know where to start, you can always ask your parents, your pastor, or another trusted mentor or friend.
There are many opportunities throughout the year to meet other young people who are considering the priesthood, diaconate, or religious life. Contact Father Joe to find out when and where the next gathering will be at 940.759.2500 (Ext. 3) or email joe.keating@fwdioc.org.
