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Sacred Music

Saint Cecilia and an Angel by Orazio Gentileschi (1563-1639) and Giovanni Lanfranco (1582-1647)

“The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any other art. The main reason for this pre-eminence is that, as sacred song united to the words, it forms a necessary or integral part of the solemn liturgy.”

-Sacrosanctum Concilium 112 from the Second Vatican Council

Sacred Music at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Disciples interested in sharing their musical gifts to glorify God and help lead the assembly to worship the Lord in song are highly encouraged to participate. The ability to read music is a plus, but NOT required. To learn more about one of our many ministries please click through the tabs below or email worship@shconroe.org.

St. Hildegard Sunday Choir

The St. Hildegard Sunday Choir sings Gregorian Chant, Sacred Polyphony and traditional hymnody from all periods of the Church’s rich patrimony. We use the organ as accompaniment but also sing much of our repertoire unaccompanied. Participation in the choir requires singers to match pitch with the ability to blend vocally with other voices. All members are expected to attend a weekly rehearsal and a warm-up before Mass. The ability to read music is not required, however we encourage our singers who do not read music to make an effort to learn. The choir is open to high-school aged youth to adults.

Director: Ben Sanchez at bsanchez@shconroe.org

Mass: Sunday at 10:00 am (9:00 am call)

Rehearsal: Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 pm in the Choir Room

St. Cecilia Vigil Choir

The St. Cecilia choir sing hymns and chants for the Saturday 5pm mass and is accompanied by organ. Participation in the choir requires singers to match pitch with the ability to blend vocally with other voices. All members are expected to come to a warm-up the day of. The ability to read music is a plus, but not a necessity.

Director: Ben Sanchez at bsanchez@shconroe.org

Mass: Saturday at 5:00pm

Rehearsal: Saturday at 3:30pm

Contemporary Ensemble

The Contemporary Ensemble sings a blend of post Vatican II hymns/songs to modern Praise and Worship music accompanied by the piano and other instruments. Participation in the choir requires singers to match pitch with the ability to blend vocally with other voices. We meet for rehearsal before the Mass. The ability to read music is a plus for vocalists, but not a necessity. However, instrumentalists are required to read lead sheets. The ensemble is open to teens and older.

Director: Ben Sanchez at bsanchez@shconroe.org

Mass: Sunday at 5:30 pm (4:00 pm call)

Cantors

Cantors are utilized primarily for Liturgies when there is no choir and are regularly scheduled for the Sunday 7:30 am Mass as well as for other liturgies throughout the year including weddings and funerals. Qualifications include basic music reading and musicianship skills. Cantors are expected to arrive well rehearsed. Auditions are required.

Director: Ben Sanchez at bsanchez@shconroe.org

Mass: Sunday at 7:30 am (7:00 am call) and other various liturgies as the need arises

Ascend Worship

Our Ascend Worship team consists of a select group of musicians leading the assembly in praise and worship of our Lord during Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at our quarterly Ascend Nights. Accompanied by piano, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, strings, and percussion. Participation requires singers to match pitch with the ability to blend vocally with other voices. All members are expected to attend rehearsals and a warm-up before the service. The ability to read music is a plus for vocalists, but not a necessity. However, instrumentalists are required to read lead sheets. Auditions are required.

Laudate Pueri Children's Choir

Students in grades 5 through 10

Saturdays 9:00 am to 10:00 am in the church rehearsal room.

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month beginning July 25th.

Christmas Eve 4:00 pm Mass and Christmas recital

If your child is interested in singing in this choir, please fill out this form.

Luz y Alegria

This Spanish folk ensemble is accompanied by piano, guitar, bass, and percussion. Participation in the choir requires singers to match pitch with the ability to blend vocally with other voices. All members are expected to attend a weekly rehearsal and a warm-up before their assigned Mass. The ability to read music is a plus, but not a necessity.

Director: Mary Salas at marysalas9413@gmail.com

Mass: Saturday at 7:00 pm

Rehearsal: Tuesday at 6:30 pm

Amigo Cristo

This choir uses a variety of both Spanish folk and modern music accompanied by flute, guitar, and piano. Participation in the choir requires singers to match pitch with the ability to blend vocally with other voices. All members are expected to attend a weekly rehearsal and a warm-up before their assigned Mass. The ability to read music is a plus, but not a necessity.

Director: Brenda Mendoza bmendoza@shconroe.org

Mass: Sunday at 3:00 pm

Rehearsal: Wednesdays at 7:30 pm

Estudiantina Asuncion

This Estudiantina sings a variety of Spanish folk and the occasional modern songs with the accompaniment of mandolins, guitars, percussion, bass, and piano. Participation in the choir requires singers to match pitch with the ability to blend vocally with other voices. All members are expected to attend a weekly rehearsal and a warm-up before their assigned Mass. The ability to read music is a plus, but not a necessity.

Director: Susy Reyes at susanareyes18@yahoo.com

Mass: 12:30 pm

Rehearsal: Thursdays at 7:00 pm

Para el segundo año de preparación sacramental, los padres siguen siendo los primeros maestros de la fe (CCC n.º 2226). Este es un rol continuo tanto para los padres como para la vida de los estudiantes.

La preparación sacramental se llevará a cabo una vez al mes. Se pide a las familias que asistan semanalmente a la misa dominical, compartan el Evangelio en casa, participen en un retiro, recen el Rosario y que los padres asistan a una charla mensual con nuestro querido sacerdote.

Se ponen recursos a disposición de los padres, especialmente en lo relativo a la misa. Se pide a los estudiantes que traigan un misal para que lo firmen al finalizar la misa de su elección (sábado o domingo).

A continuación, se presentan las fechas de las charlas dirigidas a los padres. Los estudiantes asistirán a clases en un aula en la misma fecha y horario: de 6:30 p. m. a 8:00 p. m.

Se realizarán evaluaciones a los estudiantes; por favor, consulten las Pautas Sacramentales.

10 de septiembre de 2026
8 de octubre de 2026
12 de noviembre de 2026
3 de diciembre de 2026
14 de enero de 2027
18 de febrero de 2027
11 de marzo de 2027
8 de abril de 2027

La preparación para la Primera Reconciliación y la Primera Comunión está abierta a todos los jóvenes bautizados - a partir del segundo grado escolar - que cumplan con los siguientes requisitos del programa:

  • La familia debe ser miembro registrado de la Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón. Si no son miembros registrados del Sagrado Corazón, los padres deben presentar una carta del párroco de la parroquia en la que estén registrados, otorgando permiso para que el niño se prepare y celebre los sacramentos en el Sagrado Corazón. También se requiere el permiso del párroco si la familia está registrada en el Sagrado Corazón, pero solicita que la celebración se realice en otra iglesia católica.
  • Los padres deben presentar una copia original del certificado de bautismo del niño antes de la fecha límite establecida. Si el niño no ha sido bautizado en la fe católica, realizará una "Profesión de Fe".
  • El niño debe contar con un mínimo de un año de educación religiosa previa, cursada en el programa de formación en la fe de la parroquia (FE EN EL HOGAR) o en una escuela católica.
  • El niño debe estar inscrito y participando activamente en el año actual del programa de educación religiosa de la parroquia (Preparación Sacramental) o en una escuela católica.
  • La familia debe asistir a la Misa dominical con regularidad.
  • El niño y sus padres deben asistir a TODAS las sesiones de preparación sacramental.
  • Una vez completadas todas las sesiones de preparación requeridas, el niño participará en una entrevista para evaluar su disposición para recibir los sacramentos.

El Párroco, el Coordinador de Preparación Sacramental y los padres determinarán conjuntamente la disposición del niño - tanto catequética como espiritual - para recibir los sacramentos.

El año pasado, las familias de primer año siguieron el nuevo plan de estudios «Fe en el hogar». Aunque todavía tenemos mucho en lo que podemos crecer, nos alegra enormemente que nuestras familias hayan completado el año y que ahora estén practicando su fe y siguiendo un nuevo estilo de vida. «Fe en el hogar» es un programa novedoso en el que nuestras familias no tienen que asistir en persona ni semanalmente, sino solo una vez al mes. Se pide a las familias que asistan a la misa dominical cada semana, compartan el Evangelio en casa, participen en un retiro, recen el Rosario y que los padres asistan a una charla mensual con nuestro querido sacerdote. Hay recursos disponibles para los padres, especialmente para la Misa. Se pide a los estudiantes que traigan un libro de misa para que lo firmen al finalizar la misa que elijan (sábado o domingo). A continuación, se presentan las fechas de las charlas para padres; los estudiantes estarán en clase el mismo día y horario: 6:30 PM a 8:00 PM.
15 de septiembre, 2026
20 de octubre, 2026
17 de noviembre, 2026
1 de diciembre, 2026
19 de enero, 2027
16 de febrero, 2027
9 de marzo, 2027
20 de abril, 2027

For year 2, sacramental preparation, parents are still the first teachers of faith CCC#2226. This is an ongoing role for the parents and for the students' lives.

Sacramental preparation would be once a month. Families are asked to attend weekly Sunday mass, share the Gospel at home, participate in a retreat, pray the Rosary, and have parents attend a monthly talk with our beloved priest.

Resources are available to parents, especially for Mass. Students are asked to bring a Mass book to be signed by the end of the Mass of their choice (Saturday or Sunday).

Here are the dates for parent talks. The students will be in a classroom setting on the same date and time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Evaluations will be held for students, please refer to the Sacrament Guidelines.

September 10th, 2026
October 8th, 2026
November 12th, 2026
December 3rd, 2026
January 14th, 2027
February 18th, 2027
March 11th, 2027
April 8th, 2027

First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation is open to all baptized youth, second grade or older, who meet the following program requirements:

  • Family must be registered members of Sacred Heart Parish. If not registered members of Sacred Heart, the parents must provide a letter from the pastor of the parish in which they are registered, granting permission for the child to prepare and to celebrate the sacraments at Sacred Heart.  Permission must also be granted by the pastor if registering at Sacred Heart, but requesting the celebration at another Catholic Church.
  • The parents must provide an original copy of the child’s Baptism Certificate by the declared deadline. If not baptized catholic, the child will make a “Profession of Faith”.
  • The child must have a minimum of one year of previous religious education in the parish faith formation program (FAITH AT HOME) or catholic school.
  • The child must be enrolled and actively participating in the current year of religious education in the parish religious Sacramental Preparation or catholic school.
  • The family must attend Sunday Mass regularly.
  • The child and their parents must attend ALL sacrament preparation sessions.
  • Upon completion of all required preparation sessions, the child will participate in an interview to evaluate the child’s readiness to receive the sacraments.

The Pastor, Sacramental Preparation Coordinator, and the parents together determine the child’s readiness, both catechetical and spiritual, to receive the sacraments.

Last year, first-year families followed the new Faith at Home curriculum. Even though we have a lot to grow in, we are very happy that our families have completed the year and are now practicing their faith and following a new way of life.  

Faith at Home is a new program where our families do not have to come in person weekly, but once a month. Families are asked to attend weekly Sunday mass, share the Gospel at home, participate in a retreat, pray the Rosary, and have parents attend a monthly talk with our beloved priest.  

Resources are available to parents, especially for Mass. Students are asked to bring a Mass book with them to be signed by the end of any Mass of their choice (Saturday or Sunday).  

Here are the dates for parent talks. The students will be in a classroom setting on the same date and time:

April 20th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

September 15th, 2026
October 20th, 2026
November 17th, 2026
December 1st, 2026
January 19th, 2027
February 16th, 2027
March 9th, 2027
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