What is Adult Faith Formation?

Robust Adult Faith Formation attends to our heart, mind, soul, and body.  It is an integrated understanding of who we are as beloved children of God, who are continually urged to know, love, and serve God more fully.  The United States Council of Catholic Bishops describes adult faith formation as an essential process inviting Catholic Christians to integrate their own life experiences with knowledge of the faith, love of God, and love of neighbor.  It is a complete initiation into the life of the Church as a way of forming a Christian conscience and a desire to act as Christ’s hands and feet in the world.

This year at Christ the King we are offering experiences, communities, and opportunities for us all to:

  • grow in relationship with God
  • acknowledge our call to universal holiness
  • act as disciples to the mission of the Church in the world.

Throughout this year, please continue to look for these opportunities so that we  may  increase our knowledge of God and our faith, integrating this knowledge with the ways that we care for others while cultivating a life of prayer.  I hope you will join us as we at Christ the King attempt to incarnate the words of Blessed Basil Moreau, “making God known, loved and served.”

Find more information on our current faith formation opportunities below:

Advent Reflection Group

Join other parishioners from throughout the parish to reflect on the ways we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord.  Reflections are based on the weekly readings and help parishioners to take moment throughout their hectic preparations for the holiday to nurture their relationship with Christ.

The Advent reflection group meets on Monday mornings from 9:30-11am from November 21st to December 12th in the Fr. Jones Room.

Bible Study

The Word of God is, “strength for our faith, good for the soul, and a pure and lasting font of spiritual life” (Dei Verbum, 21).

As Catholic Christians we are called to immerse ourselves in the gift of God’s divine Word. The Catechism strongly exhorts that we must break open the word through frequent readings and diligent study (CCC 133). It is through this delving into the scripture that we come to know, serve and love God better, as our faith is nourished and strengthened.

Evening Bible Study:

Adult Bible Study resumes Tuesday, May 1 in the church basement at 7:00 p.m. with the series Walking Toward Eternity.  This 8 week long series helps people hear the voice of God through the prayerful reading of Scripture.  Each session provides multiple opportunities to achieve this with Journal exercises as well as group and private prayer. Weekly sessions focus on a related group of topics that are essential for living out the Christian life.  Lectio divina, small-group discussion of the truths learned, an informative and inspiring DVD presentation, and a time of prayer and commitment to change are used to help assimilate what is learned.  The lessons are available online  if you register with the parish rectory and if you are unable to make it to all of the sessions.  This is a great way to be able to do the study at your convenience.  Check out the following link for a preview- https://ascensionpress.com/shop/products/walking-toward-eternity-daring-to-walk-the-walk-starter-pack
Please call the rectory if you are interested, or e-mail Teresa Oross at the rectory.

Morning Bible Study: Join our weekly morning bible study following daily Mass. Meetings begin in September from 9:30-11am in the Fr. Jones Room.

Lenten Small Groups

Parishioners gather weekly throughout the season of Lent to discuss the weekly scripture readings from Mass.  This is a wonderful time of community, reflection and prayer.  It is a great way to form relationships with other parishioners and to strengthen your relationship with God.

Marriage Enrichment

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Join us in May for our next installment of the Beloved Series.    For a sample of the program, click on this link: https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/beloved.  test image

Each month we will focus on the Sacrament of Marriage using a DVD program and workbook that allows couples to reflect on their own marriage.

Couples need not attend all of the sessions, but the more sessions couples attend, the more enriched you will become! If you are interested in attending, please call Teresa Oross at 272-3113 or sign up here:https://goo.gl/forms/8nsPaf2H28wUBg1Q2

Men of Faith

Join men from throughout the parish to discuss life, faith, and the ways these two intersect.

Men of faith meets for breakfast the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the American Pancake house at 6:30am. Each meeting will comprise of group discussion on theological and spiritual topics. All are welcome to join this group at any time throughout the year!

Retreats / Evenings of Prayer

In the midst of our busy, frenetic lives it can be challenging to hear the gentle whisper of God. At CTK we offer retreat days, afternoons, and evenings throughout the Liturgical year to provide moments of rest, peace, and listening for all parishioners.

Don’t miss our evenings of prayer and reflection Sunday evenings throughout Lent.

St. Gianna Mom's Group

Join mom’s from throughout the parish for times of conversation, community, and faith.

St. Gianna Mom’s Group meets the second Thursday of each month from 9:30-10:45am.  Childcare is provided free of charge for all moms.  This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know other young moms from the parish.  Children also have an opportunity to spend time with their peers!

Surviving Hearts of CTK

This is a community specifically focused on the needs of parishioners who have lost spouses.  The Surviving Hearts group is not a bereavement group.  Instead it is a vibrant community of parishioners who gather the first Thursday of each month for a brunch following daily Mass.  The time spent together is a celebration of community, an opportunity to learn more about the upcoming events of the parish, and remain connected to the local community.

Theology on the Patio

Join us for this popular summer series!

These evenings provide a fun, casual way to engage questions of our faith as a community. This series is modeled after the popular Theology on Tap Series, and will include social time, a guest presenter and an opportunity for large group discussion and questions.

Each evening will take place in the beautiful CTK rectory garden and all adults are welcome to BYOB.

Keep your eyes peeled for next summer’s series!