Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

A welcoming place where every person can Encounter Christ and Learn to Live as a Disciple.

Come and experience Mass, the "source and summit" of the Christian life, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Atlanta.

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Fatih Formation Grades K-12

Registration for our 2026–2027 Faith Formation Program is now open for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12, including those preparing for the Sacraments.

Classes will be held Sundays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., beginning Sunday, September 20.

Our Faith Formation Program includes Sacramental Preparation for parish children preparing to receive First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, as well as Confirmation Preparation for eligible youth. The Confirmation Mass is scheduled for Sunday, April 25, and First Holy Communion Masses will be celebrated on Sunday, May 2.

Important Confirmation Update: The Archdiocese is transitioning to sixth grade as the typical age for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. As part of this transition, students in Grades 8, 9, and 10 who are eligible will participate in Confirmation preparation during this program year.

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The Basilica: Our History
Established: February 28, 1880
Dedication of 1st Structure: July 4, 1880
Cornerstone Laid: November 21, 1897
Original Dedication of this church: May 1, 1898
Consecration: June 9, 1920
Elevated to Minor Basilica: February 22, 2010
Mass of Elevation: August 21, 2010
Dedication of a Church and Altar: November 16, 2025
The Basilica: Our Celebrations
Besides our Sunday and Holy Day worship, as a Basilica with intimate ties to the Bishop of Rome, we also give worthy attention to:
February 22 - Feast of the Chair of Peter
May 8 - Anniversary of Election of Pope Leo XIV
May 18-The Anniversary of the Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
Friday after Corpus Christi - Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. (June 12, 2026)
June 29 - Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
November 16 - Anniversary of our Dedication
The Basilica: Plenary Indulgence
A Plenary Indulgence is granted to the Catholic Faithful, who fulfill  the Church’s prescriptions, here at the Basilica on the following Days:
February 22 - Anniversary of the 2010 Granting the Title of Basilica (Feast of the Chair of St. Peter)
May 1 - Anniversary of the 1898 Dedication of this Basilica
May 8* - Anniversary of the Election of Pope Leo XVI
May 18*-The Anniversary of the Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
Friday after Corpus Christi-Solemnity of the Sacred Heart (June 12, 2026)- as Chosen by the Local Ordinary
June 29 - Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
Any other day per year - as chosen by each of the Faithful him or herself.
* Date changes with the election of each new Pope

In order to obtain this Plenary Indulgence, the faithful must, in addition to being in the state of grace:

1. Have the Interior Disposition of Detachment from Sin;

2. Have Sacramentally Confessed their Sins;

3. Receive the Holy Eucharist;

4. Pray for the Intentions of the Supreme Pontiff.

For Such A time as This

Interior Redecoration Project

Built of Living Stones - USCCB

Just as the term Church refers to the living temple, God’s People, the term church also has been used to describe “the building in which the Christian community gathers to hear the word of God, to pray together, to receive the sacraments, and to celebrate the Eucharist. The building is both the house of God on earth (domus Dei) and a house fit for the prayers of the saints (domus ecclesiae). Such a house of prayer must be expressive of the presence of God and suited for the celebration of the sacrifice of Christ, as well as reflective of the community that celebrates there.

Our goal was to create a welcoming environment that supports the various liturgies that occur within it, is balanced and appropriate for a Basilica, follows current liturgical guidelines, and respects the history of Sacred Heart.

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Dedication Mass November 16, 2025