At the Parish of Christ the King, we aim to equip our families to build their domestic church by learning how to pray and live out their faith together. Growing in Grace is a family ministry that will help our families learn how to live in the rhythm of the Church and further enhance their faith life through everyday moments.

Through the use of the Pathways Family Formation Suite, Growing in Grace meets families where they are and walks alongside them on their faith journey. Utilizing beautifully packaged "boxes," your family will be equipped with resources sourced from the Word of God, Tradition, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the lives of the saints, magisterial documents, and years of ministry with families. Marked by a spirit of accompaniment, participating families will work with each other, with other families and with mentors. 

All families need to register (even those who participated previously).

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Classes are open to all 2nd graders of the parish who will be receiving the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Regardless of where you go to school, you must register. Classes begin in September 2023. Upon registration, families will receive the full year's schedule. 

Our sacramental formation program is called Pathways. It is a process of formation that seeks to meet families in their current situation, come alongside them, and lead them on a path home to Heaven. It is marked by a spirit of accompaniment as families work with each other, with other families, and with mentors to dive deep into the teachings of our Church. We will use this program to facilitate growth and guide families in developing their family faith life.

To learn more or sign up as an adult volunteer (prepare materials, assist with preparation meetings, help host receptions and assist with classes), please contact Abbie Andrus. 

• Ages 3 to entering Kindergarten
• 9 a.m. to noon each day (lunch not provided)

• Grades 1-5 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, lunch not provided)
  Children will learn how to pray, about the importance of prayer, explore the sacraments and discover how to participate more fully in Mass. 
• Grades 6-8 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, lunch not provided)
  Designed for middle schoolers, students will strengthen their faith by focusing on prayer and meditation, small-group discussions, adoration, Mass and reconciliation. 
• High School Students (7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday night only) 
  Designed for high schoolers, students will strengthen their faith by focusing on prayer and meditation, small-group discussions, adoration, Mass and reconciliation.

• Senior High (Adult Volunteer)
  • Volunteers assist in staffing youth evenings including Quest, Spring Break Ski Retreat, and Missions, leading or co-leading a small group and other assorted services and activities.

• Junior High/Middle School (Adult Volunteer)
  • Volunteers assist in staffing youth evenings including monthly meetings, social events and service activities.

• Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation (Adult Volunteer)
  • This ministry prepares Juniors in high school for Confirmation during the school year. Volunteers are needed on occasion to prepare (copy) handout materials, assist in staffing meetings, and help host receptions.

• Vacation Bible School & Totus Tuus (Adult Minister)
  • ​​​​​​​Vacation Bible School and Totus Tuus are a great way to share your faith with the children of our parish. Music, crafts and other activities make it fun for them and YOU! Held in the Marquette classrooms and gym for one week (Monday— Friday during the summer). Volunteers are needed.