Christ the King Parish & Catholic Center at LSU

Ministries

Christian Formation & Evangelization

• Confirmation

  Confirmation is a program for Catholics who would like to complete their initiation into the Church. Classes are held Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. (Contact Marlene Sheely 769-4314 or msheely@mac.com)

• RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

  This process is for anyone interested in learning about the Catholic faith or for baptized Catholics who have not received the Eucharist. Sessions are Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 pm. (Staff contact: Rebecca East at extension 13)

• Confirmation Sponsor

  Catholics who share their faith one-on-one in the formation of candidates preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation. Sponsors must be baptized and confirmed practicing Catholics. They attend Confirmation classes on Tuesday evenings, and a semester retreat. (Staff contact: Father Andrew at extension 24)

• RCIA Sponsor

  Catholics who share their faith one-on-one in the formation of adults for the RCIA process. Sponsors must be baptized and confirmed practicing Catholics. They attend an orientation, RCIA sessions on Wednesday or Sunday evenings, and a semester retreat. (Staff contact: Rebecca East at extension 13)

• Households of Faith

  for families with children, Households of Faith is an intergenerational religious formation process for those who want to participate in a religious education program. Families will meet twice a month for group activities and faith sharing. Registration is necessary. (Staff contact: Rebecca East at extension 13)

• Student Outreach Committee

  Student Outreach Committee helps to bring the good news about CTK to the University community and invites more students to become active. (Staff contact: Jamie Felarise at extension 11)

• Faith Sharing Group

  Small groups of 10-12 people who meet regularly for faith-sharing, study, prayer, and support. Materials and guidance are provided by the the Parish. (Staff contact: Sherry Leger at extension 23)

• Retreat Team

  Retreat Team helps facilitate retreats both here at Christ the King as well as for junior and senior-high school students throughout the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Requires a willingness to share your faith with others. Retreat team meets with representatives of parishes/schools to plan as well as participates in the retreats itself. (Staff contact: Sherry Leger at extension 23)

• Bible Study

  Bible Study meets Mondays during the semester and is facilitated by Fr. John Carville. (contact: Parish Office)

Formation Committee

Plans, organizes, coordinates formation events for all parishioners such as Last Lectures, Last Sermons, Dinner & Dogma, etc. Monthly meeting commitment in addition to events. (Contact Father Than at extension 16)

• Discernment Groups

  or those interested in exploring the vocation to religious life or priesthood. (Contact Father Matt at mlorrain@diobr.org)