Catechetical Ministries
Catechesis is an essential ministry of the Church and is centered on the Good News of Jesus Christ. As such, Christ the King Parish offers volunteers the opportunity to respond to their baptismal call and use their talents to build up the Kingdom of God by sharing their faith with the children of our parish. The opportunities for faith sharing are:
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW): Through this ministry, volunteers give children the opportunity to hear the Sunday scripture readings in a language they can understand. CLW ministers are usually grouped in teams of two and scheduled once a month.
- Catechist: Volunteer catechists assist the Director of Faith Formation with the religious education of children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Currently Faith Formation sessions (more commonly known as CCD sessions) are held at Christ the King Parish on Tuesday’s at 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. from September through May.
- Catechist Aide: Aides assist the catechist during faith formation sessions and may occasionally serve as a substitute when needed.
- Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA): Volunteers share their stories of faith with those inquiring about the Catholic faith. They support participants through prayer and action as they journey toward full communion with the Church. The OCIA process typically runs from September through Easter and meets weekly.
All volunteers, 18 years of age or older, must meet Diocesan requirements for safe environment and eligibility.
If you would like more information, or if you are interested in sharing your time and talents in any of these ministries, please contact the parish office at 724-845-8191.