Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the Whole Family

Alex Resch shares her favorite books and resources for celebrating the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with your family. 

The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus always falls after the Octave of Pentecost (usually sometime in June) on a Friday. In fact, the entire month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus! In 2025, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 27.

Read on to learn more about this powerful devotion and how to teach kids about it.  

What is the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?  

Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque was a nun in the Order of the Visitation. In 1674 and 1675, Christ appeared to Saint Margaret Mary many times. He asked her to receive Holy Communion frequently and spend an hour with Him every Thursday in prayer to console Him on the night of His agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. 

He also asked her to establish the 9 First Fridays devotion in reparation to His Sacred Heart.  

Finally, Our Lord asked her to institute the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  

You can read more about the history of this feast and of this amazing saint here. 

Christ told Saint Margaret Mary: 

“My divine Heart is so inflamed with love for mankind…that it can no longer contain within itself the flames of its burning charity and must be spread abroad by your means.” (SacredHeartApostolate.com)

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is depicted as a wounded heart wrapped with a crown of thorns. At the top of the heart there is a cross surrounded in flames that represent Christ’s burning love for us. 

How Do You Celebrate this Feast with kids?  

First, tell your child about Saint Margaret Mary Alocoque. Then, show them a picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and explain what each part means. Next, discuss as a family the different devotions and if you would like to take up any in the near future. The First 9 Fridays is a great one to start with! Then, the Consecration or Home Enthronement to the Sacred Heart would be absolutely awesome. 

Home Enthronement to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 

The month of June is the perfect time for a Home Enthronement to the Sacred Heart! When you complete a Home Enthronement, you are making Jesus Christ the King of your home!  

What is a Home Enthronement to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? 

A Home Enthronement includes three elements: 

The first thing you must do for your Home Enthronement is prepare as a family. This includes learning about the devotion together and praying together in the days leading up to your enthronement.  

Next, the enthronement requires displaying a blessed image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in a prominent location in your home (such as on a home altar or hung on the wall for all to adore).  

Finally, the enthronement consists of special prayers, consecrations, and blessings completed by a priest or head of the household in your home.  

The entire home enthronement is outlined and explained WelcomeHisHeart.com. They also have prayer booklets and Sacred Heart images to purchase. 

The book Our House of the Sacred Heart by Dr. Anabelle Moseley, T.O.Carm. is one of my favorite books specifically about dedicating your home to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The author uses her grandparents’ red house as a metaphor for what it means to rest in and belong to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which is so profound and beautiful! It also includes instructions for the Home Enthronement.  

33-Day Consecration to the Sacred Heart   

If you want to kick your devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus up a notch, you may want to check out a 33-day consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 

The Catholic Sprouts crew explains all about the 33-day consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. They even have a book for your family to follow along with! 

You can also sign up with The Bethany Plan to get email reminders for 33 days to complete the consecration. 

One More Book for Celebrating the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus  

Another beautiful resource to learn more about the Sacred Heart of Jesus devotion is Emily Jaminet’s book Secrets of the Sacred Heart. This book is great if you have already completed the consecration and want to renew it. You can also treat this book like a mini-retreat as you ponder the devotions and pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart. 

Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! 

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