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 2023–2024 school year began at 9:15am on Sunday, October 1 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 2024 class will begin on Sunday October 22, 2023, at the 10:30 am Mass. The first class (with parents please!) will be held that evening at 6:30 pm.
The 2023 Confirmation class will receive the sacrament on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 11am at St Mark Church in Westbrook. Check the Confirmation 2023 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 2023–24
faith formation registration form and the Calendar with all class dates.
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Questions? Contact Louise Young, Director of Religious Education.
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. Sessions resumed on September 21.
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.
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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.
Rite of Christian Adult Initiation (RCIA)
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RCIA is a program for adults who are interested in becoming Catholic. Visit the RCIA 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.