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Faith Formation

Catholic faith formation enables us to learn about our faith and grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ.  It is a lifelong process, beginning in childhood and extending into adulthood.  Programs embrace the Scriptures and attempt to integrate faith into our everyday lives, with the result that we will become witnesses of God's love to the world.  
Youth

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Faith education is available to our young people from kindergarten age to high school.  

    Elementary grades (K–5) and Middle Schoolers (6–8) meet between the masses on Sunday mornings, from 9:15 am to 10:15 am. Curricula are lectionary-based, reinforcing the Sunday readings.

     Classes are held from October through April.​  Classes for the 2024–2025 school year began at 9:15am on Sunday, October 6 for grades K–8. 

    Confirmation preparation begins for most students when they reach 9th grade. Instruction begins in the fall and continues to the following autumn. Classes are held on Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. The Confirmation 2025 class began their preparation on October 6, 2024, at the 10:30am Mass when the students signed a book of intent to be confirmed. The first class (with parents) was held that afternoon at 4:30pm.

     The 2024 Confirmation class received the sacrament on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the 10:30am Mass at Christ the King Church. Check the Confirmation 2024 page for important information and updates.

  

     Vacation Bible School is a one-week morning camp for children ages 5 to 10, held during early August. The Bible-themed camp includes activities, games, arts & crafts, singing, and more.

 

Download the 2024–25
faith formation registration form and the faith formation calendar with all class dates.

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Questions? Contact Erica Zapatka, Director of Faith Formation.

 

Adults

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​Adults can take advantage of several opportunities for spiritual growth at Christ the King Church. 

    Adult Bible study takes place on Thursday mornings at 9:00 am. All are welcome, and extra bibles are available for anyone who does not have one.

    Walking with Purpose, a Bible study group for women, is held on Wednesday mornings and evenings. Visit the WWP page for more information.

    Small Christian Community, a group of adults who share insights on the week's Scripture, meets on Wednesday evenings at 7pm.

   ​   An Adult Book Group meets on Monday morning after the daily Mass. During Lent this group will read and discuss Saint Francis and the Way of Lent (Sweeney, ed.), available wherever you purchase books.

     Parish Library:  Our parish library offers an extensive collection of books about the Catholic faith and related topics.  Books are available for check-out.  Please check with the parish office for details.

 

Order of Christian Adult Initiation  (OCIA)

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OCIA is a program for adults who are interested in becoming Catholic. Visit the OCIA page to learn more.

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Are you or your spouse, fiancée, or friend considering being baptized, or — although already baptized — would you like to become Catholic? Please call and find out more.

 

Adults interested in becoming Catholic are urged to call the pastor at 434-1660.

Register NOW for 2025–26!

Registration is now open for the 2025–26 Faith Formation classes.

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