About Blessed Sacrament · Rapid City, South Dakota
Blessed Sacrament Church serves the Roman Catholic community of West Rapid City, South Dakota, and has been active since 1947. The parish offers Mass in English and Spanish, daily confession times, and Eucharistic Adoration. It emphasizes faith formation for children through First Communion and Reconciliation programs, and provides community events like an annual parish work day. The church is part of the Diocese of Rapid City and supports parishioners through livestreaming, apps, and outreach ministries.
- Established
- 1947
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rapid City
Why belong here
Join a parish that offers rich faith formation for children through First Communion and Reconciliation programs, supports families with monthly meetings, and fosters community through events like the annual parish work day. You can also participate in Eucharistic Adoration, receive confession, and attend Mass in English or Spanish, including a Spanish-language Sunday Mass at 1:30 PM.
Mass times at Blessed Sacrament
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Friday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Saturday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
- First Saturday 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM
Adoration times
- Tuesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
History
Founded in 1947, Blessed Sacrament Church serves the Catholic community of West Rapid City, SD. The parish offers a range of ministries, sacramental preparation, and community events including an annual parish work day. It is part of the Diocese of Rapid City and supports parishioners through digital tools and in-person services.
Ministries
The parish offers First Sacraments (Reconciliation & Communion) for children, Eucharistic Adoration, and an annual parish work day. It also provides livestreaming for homebound parishioners and supports families through monthly meetings and faith formation.
- First Sacraments (Reconciliation & Communion)
- Eucharistic Adoration
- Annual Parish Work Day
- Livestreaming for Homebound
Faith Formation
Children begin their journey to First Reconciliation and First Communion in Year 1, learning prayers and Bible stories. In Year 2, they develop self-reflection and engage their conscience, preparing for sacraments with parental involvement.
- Year 1: Prayers, Bible Stories, Family Involvement
- Year 2: Self-Reflection, Conscience Development, Mass Engagement
Sacraments
The parish offers First Reconciliation and First Communion for children, Confession, and Eucharist. Mass is celebrated in English and Spanish, with a Spanish-language Sunday Mass at 1:30 PM.
- First Reconciliation
- First Communion
- Confession
- Eucharist
- Spanish-language Mass