Sacred Heart Colorado Springs CO: Key Details Parents Miss
Sacred Heart Colorado Springs CO: What It Is and What It Offers
Sacred Heart Colorado Springs CO refers to Sacred Heart Parish, a 100-year-old Catholic church located at 2030 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904, served by the Congregation of Holy Cross (CSC), not a Marist school. The parish operates Children's Faith Formation for grades Kindergarten-8 (meeting Sundays 10:10-11:25 am), but does not run a standalone K-12 Catholic school; families seeking日制 Catholic education in Colorado Springs enroll in Diocesan schools like St. Mary's High School or parish-based elementary programs.
Key Facts About Sacred Heart Parish Colorado Springs
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 2030 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904 |
| Founded | 1923 (celebrated 100th anniversary July 16, 2023) |
| Pastor | Fr. Jarrod Waugh, CSC; Associate: Fr. Vincent Nguyen, CSC |
| Ruling Order | Congregation of Holy Cross (not Marist) |
| Mass Times | Daily 8 am; Sat Vigil 5:30 pm; Sun 7:30 am, 9 am, 11:30 am |
| Faith Formation | Grades K-8, Sundays 10:10-11:25 am; $51-$60/child (2025-26) |
| Contact | 719-633-8711 x105; formationdirector@sacredheartcos.org |
- St. Mary's High School (grades 9-12; college-prep, Sisters of Loretto)
- Corpus Christi School (Pre-K-8, Diocesan)
- St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School (Pre-K-8)
- St. Paul Catholic School (Pre-K-8)
- St. Peter Catholic School (Pre-K-8)
How Sacred Heart Parish Fits Catholic Education in the Diocese
Sacred Heart Parish supports holistic faith formation aligned with the Diocese's vision: "Forming Missionary Disciples for Life and Eternity." While not a Marist institution, its Holy Cross charism emphasizes making "God known, loved and served"-mirroring Marist values of presence, humility, and service to youth.
- Faith Formation serves 100+ children annually (grades K-8)
- 15% early-bird discount for registration before Aug. 17, 2025
- No child denied formation due to inability to pay
- Catechist children attend FREE
- High School Youth Ministry meets Sundays 10:10-11:25 am
Why Families Confuse Sacred Heart with Marist Schools
Confusion arises because "Sacred Heart" appears in many Catholic school names globally, including actual Marist schools like Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College (Australia, Marist Brothers). Colorado Springs' Sacred Heart is Holy Cross, not Marist, but both orders share Catholic educational mission focused on youth formation.
Contact & Next Steps for Parents
For Catholic school enrollment in Colorado Springs, contact the Diocese's Marketing and Enrollment Coordinator Ali Paglia-Almquist at 719-636-2345 or visit enrollment.smhscs.org. For Sacred Heart Parish Faith Formation, call 719-633-8711 x105.
Key concerns and solutions for Sacred Heart Colorado Springs Co Key Details Parents Miss
Is Sacred Heart Colorado Springs a Marist School?
No. Sacred Heart Parish Colorado Springs is served by the Congregation of Holy Cross, not the Marist Brothers (Society of Mary). Marist schools in the U.S. include Marist School in Atlanta (founded 1901) and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Alice Springs, Australia.
Does Sacred Heart Colorado Springs Have a K-12 School?
No standalone K-12 school exists at Sacred Heart Parish. The parish offers weekly Faith Formation for grades K-8 (started Sept. 14, 2025; ends April 26, 2026) but not full-day academic instruction. Families seeking Catholic day schools enroll through the Diocese of Colorado Springs' Office of Catholic Schools.
What Catholic Schools Are Available in Colorado Springs?
The Diocese operates multiple Pre-K through 8th Grade diocesan schools plus two independent Catholic high schools: Our Lady of Walsingham and St. Mary's High School. St. Mary's (founded 1885 by Fr. Robert Byrne & Sisters of Loretto) leads the Catholic Schools of Colorado Springs alliance and offers grades 9-12 with ACE/Schmitz scholarships for low-income families.
How Do I Register for Faith Formation at Sacred Heart?
Register at the parish office (Sun 8 am-noon; Mon-Thu 8:30 am-3 pm, closed 12-1 pm lunch) or online soon. Early Bird ends Aug. 17, 2025: 1 child $51 (vs. $60), 2 children $68 (vs. $80), 3+ $35 each.
Who Serves as Director of Faith Formation?
Mary Superata serves as Faith Formation Director; contact her at 719-633-8711 x105 or formationdirector@sacredheartcos.org for catechist opportunities or registration questions.
