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.

This ministry will be held on the first Sunday of every month between the 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. Mass and will be led by Family Ministry Coordinator Sarah Seck and Director of Mission and Faith Formation Caitlyn Gonya. Parents and children will attend the session together. While all families are welcome to attend, the curriculum is designed for families with children in kindergarten through 5th grade.

There is no fee to join this ministry, but in order to better prepare we encourage registration. Families only need to register once, NOT every month. A prayer journal, food and prayer candle will be included.

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The St. Gianna Ministry serves to lift up and share God’s abundant love with new and expectant mothers at the Parish of Christ the King. Through prayers, frequent phone calls, and encouragement from a St. Gianna volunteer, mothers will be supported spiritually and emotionally, and will receive small gifts of love and welcome from their baby’s conception to infant Baptism. This ministry is made up of both volunteers and new or expectant mothers.

Family Enrichment is a course designed for couples of all ages who have children in the home and are seeking to strengthen their marriage and deepen their personal growth. This course will help couples by providing them with the knowledge and tools to achieve greater marital happiness, and ultimately better results in raising children.

Family Enrichment uses the case study method, commonly used in many MBA programs and law schools across the country, by facilitating critical thinking and dialogue based on pre-prepared cases addressing various issues in marital life. The first objective of Family Enrichment is to develop problem solving habits by analyzing the FACTS (not judgments, opinions or emotions) that both spouses have to agree on, deriving the PROBLEMS based on those facts (they may be different as each person has their own perspective) and looking for SOLUTIONS that are specific and concrete to solve the problems. Learning and putting into practice this methodology requires repetition and effort. This collaborative and proactive approach will benefit the relationship with your spouse, your children and co-workers.

The program includes:

1. Individual case study and couple discussion
2. Small group meetings
3. General Sessions with 25-30 other couples 

General Sessions will take place from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Christ the King and will be facilitated by an outside moderator. Sessions will also include time for socializing and drinks after the general session. Childcare will be arranged after registration as ministry leaders will be in contact with all couples to assess needs. The 2021-22 General Sessions will be held on the following dates: 

• Oct. 2, 2021 - Love Bond
• Nov. 6, 2021 - Marital Communication
• Jan. 8, 2022 - Sexual Persons
• Feb. 5, 2022 - Family Life
• March 5, 2022 - Work & Family

This committee helps families with newborn children by providing meals to them. Volunteers can sign up to provide dinner to a family upon receiving notice from the ministry leader of a new birth in the parish. Volunteers work directly with the family to arrange the dinner, day and delivery details once contact information is shared.