The sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us. The visible rites by which the sacraments are celebrated signify and make present the graces proper to each sacrament. They bear fruit in those who receive them with the required dispositions.
CCC 1131.
The Sacraments at Christ the King
God forms our life together as a parish through prayer and the sacraments, especially our celebration of the Sunday Mass. As we seek to deepen our participation in the sacramental life of the Church, Christ the King offers many opportunities for sacramental preparation and common prayer:
Baptism
Infant baptisms are celebrated for children ages 6 and younger. First-time parents attend a baptismal preparation session with a member of the pastoral team to learn about this sacrament and the responsibilities for raising their child in the Catholic faith. Adult baptisms for those interested in becoming Catholic require participation in the OCIA process.
Eucharist
Children of the parish generally receive First Communion in the spring of their second-grade year during the Easter season. All children preparing for First Communion must be enrolled either in the parish school or the parish Religious Education Program. Children will make their First Reconciliation at an Advent penance service prior to First Communion, and children will also participate in a day-long retreat the week before they make their First Communion.
Confirmation
Sacramental preparation programs are available for second-grade students preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion as well as eighth-grade students preparing for Confirmation.
Confession
Weekly confession times are available as well as individual confessions by appointment with a priest:
9:00am-10:00am Saturday | 6:00pm Wednesday
Holy Matrimony
Marriage preparation and wedding liturgies at Christ the King respect the sacred and joyful quality of this sacrament. Preparation for couples begins with meetings with a priest, deacon, or other member of the parish staff, and then continues with meetings with a sponsor couple and other diocesan formation opportunities.
To begin marriage preparation and schedule the wedding liturgy, please contact our parish office at least six months in advance of the wedding date.
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick is available upon request for all those suffering due to advanced age or illness, preparing for surgery, or nearing death. In the case of a sacramental emergency, please call 574-272-3113 ext. 250. Leave a message and a priest will return your call.
Holy Orders
Several parish initiatives are designed to support and encourage vocations to priesthood and religious life, including our Vocation Chalice prayer ministry and visits to experience prayer and community life with men in formation for the Congregation of Holy Cross.