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Religious Education & Faith Formation
Director of Religious Education Kathy Truman, 503-785-2413 (K-5, Sacrament Preparation, RICA/RCIC Children’s Liturgy of the Word) ] Registration Form
Director of Youth Ministry Patrick Morgan, 503-785-2407 (EDGE, High School Youth Group, High School Confirmation)
Adult Faith Formation Linda Mainard, 503-659-8835
Children’s Religious Education classes for Kindergarten through the fifth grade are held on Wednesday evenings in the parish school from 6:15-7:30pm. Our year will begin with a parent meeting and Open House on Wednesday, September 16th at 6:15 pm in the parish hall. A handbook containing class schedules, policy for snow days, etc. will be distributed to each family during this time.
Visit the program used for Children’s Religious Education – Faith First at: www.faithfirst.com
Youth Ministry – http://www.ctk.cc/youthministry/
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is for children between the ages of 4-9 attending Mass on Sunday morning. The children will be dismissed to hear readings on their level and a short talk about the readings. The children love it! The ministry begins the first weekend in October and ends for the summer at the end of May. We are always looking for volunteers to share the Word with children. Please consider being part of this ministry – materials will be provided. Contact the Religious Education Office at 503-785-2413.
R.C.I.A. – Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults A faith journey for men and women seeking full membership in the Catholic Church and for those who might be interested in knowing more about the Catholic Church. Inquiry meetings are held the second Wednesday of June, July and August from 6:00-7:00pm in the Religious Education Office. Weekly classes will be on Tuesday evening from 7:00-8:30 in the parish center starting September 29th, 2009 or morning session will be on Thursdays 9:00 am starting August 27th. Please contact the Religious Education Office for more information.
R.C.I.A . is the process through which adults join the Catholic Church. This process may be used by those who have never been baptized, by those who have been baptized in another Christian tradition, or by those who have been baptized Catholic but never received instruction or received the Sacraments of Initiation.
R.C.I.A. – Rite of Christian Initiation For Adults/adapted for Children is a process of initiation for children of catechetical age – the age of seven. The children meet regularly with other children to learn about the teachings of the Catholic Church. Contact the Director of Religious Education to learn more about this program.
Adult Confirmation – If you are over 18 and have not been confirmed, Christ the King Parish offers Adult Confirmation classes starting in late winter/early spring. By receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation you complete the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Those receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation will be confirmed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Portland.
Sacramental Preparation: Reconciliation and First Communion Regular attendance in a formal religious education program is required for children who wish to participate in the sacramental preparation program at Christ the King Parish. A formal religious education program would either be the Religious Education classes held on Wednesday night at Christ the King or attending Christ the King School. It is mandatory that a child who is seeking the sacraments be in at least their second year of formal religious education classes. This means that if you wish for your child to be eligible for Reconciliation and First Eucharist during the second grade year, the child must be participating in some formal program for both their first and second grade year.
Second-year Sacramental Preparation Reconciliation – Preparation for this sacrament begins in September of the second year for students enrolled in both Christ the King School and Christ the King Religious Education. For Reconciliation, we use the “Reconciliation” books published by Resources for Christian Living (RCL). These books must be completed and turned in prior to the child receiving the sacrament in November. Please allow your child to do the activities in this book as much as they can on their own. However, talk with your child about what they are learning and seek to reinforce the lessons at home. There is also a required parent meeting in preparation for this sacrament.
Eucharist - Preparation for this sacrament begins in February. There is one mandatory meeting for parents and one mandatory retreat for students during this heightened time of preparation. The retreat for students will take place on a Saturday morning in March and parents will be asked to help volunteer at this retreat.
For First Eucharist, we use the book “Eucharist” that is published by Resources for Christian Living (RCL). This book needs to be completed and turned in prior to the child receiving the sacrament. The children will also be asked to make a First Eucharist Banner which will be displayed in the church on the weekend of their First Eucharist. Specific instructions regarding these banners will be handed out the night of the parent’s meeting regarding First Eucharist.
As prescribed by the Archdiocese of Portland, all children at Christ the King Parish – including both religious education and the parish school – who are in their second year and preparing for First Eucharist – will receive their First Eucharist at one of the weekend liturgies scheduled for the last weekend in April.
Vacation Bible School is held each summer. Our theme changes each year and the week long program starts at 9:00am and runs until noon each day. We begin looking for volunteers in January of each year to help out with the program for the coming summer.
Bible Study: Linda Mainard: 503-659-8835Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the parish center Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the school (using the R.E. Calendar)
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