AdVent & Christmas

Rejoice!

Advent is a season of anticipation and hope. It is a time to rejoice in Christ's coming, renew our hearts, return to prayer, and prepare for the celebration of Christmas. Throughout Advent, Christ the King offers opportunities for prayer, formation, fellowship, and service for every age and stage of life.

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!"

Philippians 4:4

ADVENT opportunities

Prepare, rejoice, and celebrate the coming of Christ.

Advent Open House

Sunday, Nov. 29 from 10-11:15 a.m. Social Hall


Kick Off Your Advent with CTK parishioners and friends! Enjoy a short Advent presentation and hands-on stations with ideas and resources for the season. There’s something for adults through preschoolers. Make and take—or simply take—what you’d like.


Child care is available. Free; please sign up.

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Sharing Your Faith in Advent

Monday, Nov. 30 from 6-8 p.m. Social Hall


CTK and STA adults and teens are invited to an evening of fellowship, hearty snacks, and faith-sharing with Madeline Stockman of Reach More. Explore your story of faith, practice attentive listening, and share with others in a fun, low-pressure setting.


Child care is provided. Free; please sign up.


Madeline Stockman combines a background in ministry leadership with the Archdiocese for the Military Services and training as a spiritual director to bring a polished, relational work for the Reach More program. Dedicated to providing the positive accountability that accompanies parishes transitioning from maintenance to mission, she brings a contagious joy to the work of cultivating intentional disciples. Madeline lives in North Dakota with her husband and two children, who all enjoy singing chant and polyphony in the parish schola.

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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Tues., Dec. 8 | Mass at 8 a.m., STA & 6:30 p.m., CTK

Advent Evening of Reflection

Take time to reflect and prepare for Christmas.


Tues., Dec. 8 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | CTK Social Hall

In person; light snacks provided before Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.


Tues., Dec. 22 | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Online via Zoom

Daily Advent Email Reflections

Receive a daily reflection, prayer, or practice to help you prepare for Christ’s coming.

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Adult Advent Small Groups

Mondays, Dec. 7, 14, 21 | 6:30 - 8 p.m., CTK


Join a three-session series using Prepare for Great Joy, a devotional with daily reflections, prayers, and practical faith-building activities. The booklet is also available for individual or family use—not only for small-group participants.

High School Advent Small Group

Tuesdays, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 | 6:30 - 8 p.m., CTK Library


High school students: join your peers for snacks, conversation, and community as you explore Hope, Faith, Joy, and Love. Come to any or all sessions—no homework or ongoing commitment. Invite a friend!