How To...

Become Catholic
Becoming catholic involves joining the RCIA program. You can learn more here.
Get Married at Sacred Heart
Complete information about and guidelines for weddings at Sacred Heart can be found in the Brides Book.

Also visit our Marriage page for more information.
Register at the Parish
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find mass times
The latest mass times can be found here.
Find directions and parking information for the Church
We have free parking at all weekend masses and on Wednesday evenings. Full information is available the Directions and Parking page.
Receive updates by email
Join our mailing list for regular updates from the Parish and our weekly In-Spires email briefing by clicking here.
Learn more about Baptism
Full information about what is required for a baptism can be found here.
Learn more about Confirmation
Learn more about confirmation here.
Learn more about First eucharist
Full details on receiving the First Eucharist are located here.
Request sacramental certficates
To request a copy of sacramental certificates, submit your request here.
Volunteer at the parish
Sacred Heart is lucky to have approximately 50 Volunteer Ministries touching a wide variety of activities across our Parish, to find an opportunity to take part find the full listing of our Ministries here.
Take a tour of the church or Learn about the history of the church & Parish 
Every month on the first Sunday of each month after 10AM Mass a tour takes place. The tour begins in lower level outside O'Hagen Hall.  All are welcome. Further information can be found here.
Give to the church
There are a number of ways to give to the Church, full details can be found here.
Contact the parish staff
Contact information for the Parish Staff can be found here.
Learn about Religious Education for Children
All details on Religious Education for Children can be found here.
Become an Altar Server
Start the process to become an Altar Server by contacting Mark Stouffer at ​mds30306@gmail.com
Become a Liturgical READER
The "Lector" proclaims the First and/or Second Readings from the Ambo . Training is provided.  Contact: Marcia Pecot at marciapecot@gmail.com
Become a Commentator
The Commentator, from the lectern, welcomes and directs congregation through the Mass, announces hymns (when Cantor is not present), makes announcements, introduces speakers, etc. Training is provided. Contact Don Cameron at cameron.don@live.com, or call 404-268-3220
Become an Usher
These ministers of hospitality during Mass on Saturdays, Sundays and special occasions strive to ensure the solemnity and tranquility of the liturgies.  They greet parishioners and visitors, assist in seating, conduct the collections at Masses and direct the presentation of the offertory and the reception of Communion. 
​Contact Mike Wazlavek at mikewaz1949@gmail.com or Quentin Whitelaw at qhayes@aol.com.
Join the Basilica principal choir
​The traditional liturgical choir leads the congregation in song at the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. The choir also sings at the Christmas midnight mass, during the Tridium of Holy Week and on Easter Sunday.  Practice is on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the choir loft and on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Large Assembly Room.  Choir robes are provided.  Contact Billy Krape at 404-522-6800 or 404-307-3969 by leaving a message with receptionist if interested.
Join the Basilica Children's Choir
The Choir typically sings for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass once a month, and for the Christmas Vigil, Palm Sunday and Easter.  We participate annually in the Archdiocesan Youth Choir Festival.  Rehearsals are on Sundays immediately following religion classes.  For more information visit our page here.  
Contact: Mallen Zabinski / Gertrude Tinker Sachs BasilicaChildrensChoir@gmail.com
Join the Hearts on Fire (Contemporary Music for 6pm Sunday Liturgy
Hearts on Fire is the ensemble that provides music at the Sunday 6:00 pm Mass. Most of the music we sing is “contemporary”, but we also sing spirituals, gospel, chant, praise, and classical selections.
​Contact John Prevost, 404-402-1219, or jppprevost@yahoo.com.
Submit content to be shared on the website or social media
We love sharing your photos and updates about life in the Parish, please submit your photographs to Alessandra at socialmedia@sacredheartatlanta.org or to update the website email Stephen at srk.murphy@gmail.com
Request a Mass Intention
Mass Intention Requests can be made here.
Add to the Prayer Request List
Submit the details of the prayer request here.