Theology of the Body Courses

Christ the King is happy to offer Theology of the Body courses for high school guys and girls, and middle school girls this year (we're planning to offer them for middle school boys next year too).  

High School Guys & High School Girls
High school students meet every Wednesday (except July 3) from June 5 - August 21 from 7:00 - 8:30.  There is an informational meeting for parents on Wednesday, May 22. Mary Zahm is teaching the girls' class; Patrick Jobst is teaching the guys' class.  The registration fee is $25.00.  All registrations are due by May 22.

Download the High School Theology of the Body Registration Form >>

Middle School Girls
The middle school girls' class meets on Tuesdays from June 11 - August 6 from 7:00 - 8:30, with a mandatory parent meeting on Tuesday, June 4.  Nancy Raney is teaching this course.  The registration fee is $30.00.  All registrations are due by June 4.

Download the Middle School Theology of the Body Registration Form >>

 

2012 Steubenville Conference
June 28-30, 2013

Registration Deadline: May 21
(Limited space is available, register early!)

Christ the King is participating in the Steubenville Youth Conference on June 28-30 at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Registration is open to those completeing eighth grade through those graduating from high school.

Download the Registration Packet >>

Download the Diocesan Medical Release Form >>
(For those that didn't register for Religious Ed or attend a Life Teen Retreat this year)

 

Baccalaureate Mass & Dinner
For Graduating Seniors and their Parents
May 14, 2013
6:00 p.m.

Please RSVP as soon as possible, or before May 3
to Brad Schmidt via email or phone,
bschmidt@ctkcc.net or 734.929.0977.

Download the Invitation >>

 

Life Teen is an international Catholic ministry that serves the Church and leads all teens closer to Christ by providing resources and training that encourage vibrant Eucharistic celebrations and opportunities for teens to grow in their faith.

Be Involved!
The Catechism says that the Eucharist is the source and summit of our lives as Catholics. As the Eucharist is the source and summit of our lives, the Mass is at the center – and is the most important element of Life Teen. The Life Teen Mass is specifically intended for teens. The music, homily and worship are all directed toward YOU. Teens do all of the various services involved with the Mass: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, Sacristans, Adult Servers, Ushers, Greeters, Music Ministry, and participants. Training sessions will be available in the fall and winter, and we highly encourage all of the teens at Christ the King to be trained in one or more ministries. This is a prime way to be involved, deepen your faith, and serve your friends, peers…and most importantly, Jesus Christ. If you have questions about serving at Mass, email Brad Schmidt at bschmidt@ctkcc.net.

If you have questions, or for more information on Life Teen at Christ the King, send an email to Brad Schmidt at bschmidt@ctkcc.net.

 

At Life Nights, we go deeper into our faith, and discuss how the teachings of Jesus apply to our life. Let’s face it. Many of us know Jesus, His life, His Church and His teachings. The focus of Life Nights is to integrate our faith with our experiences. For the most part, we know the basics of our faith. But when faced with the many new adult experiences in the life of a teen, we all need to re-examine these experiences in the light of faith.

Every Life Night is different. There is always food, laughter and great people! Typically, the night includes a skit or game, a talk, small group discussion, and prayer.

Occasionally, we have Empowerment Nights – centered around adoration, prayer ministry, and praise and worship.

We may know a lot about the faith (or maybe not so much), but no one of us knows everything. Plus, the goal isn’t just to know things, but it’s for us to develop a personal relationship with Jesus, live a life of holiness, and be with God in heaven forever. Knowledge is only part of what we need, our heart is what He asks for. How do we look to Jesus in all parts of our lives? This is a question we continue to ask each day, and together we turn to Christ to show us how to improve upon.

Life Night Topics, Fall 2012
Semester Theme: The Person of Christ
REVISED 10-21-12

Download the Curriculum

Date	Life Night Topic
9/9	Welcome Night Parent Meeting
9/16	Road Rally, 4:00 p.m. No LIfe Night after the Life Teen Mass.
9/23	The Anti-Graduation: The Existence of God
9/30	1+1+1=1: The Trinity
10/7	Empowerment Night
10/14	- Night Cancelled due to Funeral Prep -
10/21	Friendship
10/28	Call Me Mom: Mary
11/2-4	Fall Retreat: Reach. Based on the Bishop's Pastoral Letter No Life Teen Mass or Life Night on 11/4
11/11	Empowerment Night
11/18	Both And: The Incarnation and Hypostatic Union
11/25	No Life Teen Mass or LIfe Night
12/2	A Life Night on Advent Parent Life Night: Current Youth Culture / Generation iY, and what it means for your family
12/9	Called To Action: Discipleship
12/16	Stump the Pastor
12/23	No Life Teen Mass or Life Night, Christmas Break
12/30	No Life Teen Mass or Life Night, Christmas Break
1/6	Empowerment Night

Steubenville Youth Conference

Christ the King Life Teen is attending the Steubenville Youth Conference in the summer of 2013. Dates will be announced in Mid-January, and registration will open in April.

 

Several years ago, Fr. Ed, the Life Teen Core Team and several parents put together the following resources to help parents and teens discern how appropriate it would be for a teen to date. We are presenting here something of a ‘dating checklist,’ a practical guide to help teens and their parents reflect on how to respond to the basic pragmatic question: is it appropriate for their teens to date at this time, as well as other reflections on teen dating? The checklist embodies questions based on some of Fr. Ed's and the LIFE TEEN Core Team’s perspectives on what important issues should be considered in discerning this whole area.

As always, the decision to date or not, should be based on prayer and reflection with both the parents and teens.

Initial Reflections on Teen Dating

Discernment Checklist for Parents and Teens