the Sacraments of initiation

Baptism

For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.

Baptism prepAration

Eucharist

Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God. 

The Sacrament of Eucharist, also known as "Holy Communion," is the third of the three Sacraments of Initiation. Even though we are required to receive Communion at least once per year (our Easter Duty), and the Church urges us to receive Communion frequently (even daily, if possible), it is called a Sacrament of Initiation because, like Baptism and Confirmation, it brings us into the fullness of our life in Christ.

In Holy Communion, we are partaking of the True Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, without which "you shall not have life in you" (John 6:53).

Preparation for First Eucharist for children at CTK Parish usually takes place in Grade two through our wonderful Sacrament Preparation Program

Sacrament Preparation

Confirmation

Confirmation is a Catholic Sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. It is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation for Catholics. It is most often associated with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Sacraments of Vocation             

Marriage

For Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values.

"Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife and they become one flesh." (Genesis 2:24)

A wedding is a wonderful, exciting and often stressful time for any couple, young or old, embarking on this most sacred of life's journeys.

In the Catholic Church, marriage is a life-long commitment of love, fidelity and sacrifice that often stands in opposition to the usual world order. For this reason participation in marriage preparation classes is a requirement for all who wish to be married in the Catholic Church.

A Faith Based Marriage preparation is available through
Couples Connect

If you are a registered parishioner of Christ the King and would like to be married here, we would ask that you contact Father Steve at least eight months prior to your desired marriage date. In addition we would ask that you make no arrangements for your marriage (i.e. hall bookings, invitations etc) before speaking with Father.

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Holy Orders

In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, or Ordination, the priest being ordained vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the Sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel, and by providing other means to holiness.

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Sacraments of Healing

Reconciliation

The Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as Penance, or Confession) has three elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness; as a result we are called to forgive others.

Of the Sacraments of Healing (Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick), Reconciliation has been the unfortunate source of much grief and anxiety. Even those most faith filled of people often meet this wonderful healing encounter with Christ with fear and trepidation. 
It is this restoration of ourselves to God's grace that we celebrate within the Sacrament of Penance where we are invited to rejoice with the Father that

"...this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and now he is found!" (Luke 15:24). 

First Reconciliation

Preparation for your child's First Reconciliation begins each fall: Sacrament Preparation

If your child has already received the sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion and is now ready to prepare for the sacrament of First Reconciliation, you please register them in the fall. The fee is $10 per child to cover the cost of the preparation booklet and supplies. Available to all egistered parishioners of Christ the King Parish

"Forgiveness is the answer to the child's dream of a miracle by which what is broken is made whole again, what is soiled is again made clean."
-Dag Hammarskjold 1905-1961" 

Anointing of the Sick

The Catholic Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, formerly known as Last Rites or Extreme Unction, is a ritual of healing appropriate not only for physical but also for mental and spiritual sickness.

HOSPITAL CHAPLAINS

Hospital chaplains visit patients and their families to

address any spiritual needs, to pray, to provide a friendly

face and comforting presence, to talk about people’s fears

and concerns, to bring Communion,

and to contact a priest for anointing of the sick.

Pasqua Hospital: 306-519-1380

Wascana Rehabilitation Centre: 306-530-6511

General Hospital: 306-519-1405