After their First Communion, children who can serve with reverence and attentiveness help clergy during Mass. 

If you would like to help with distributing the Eucharist and taking it to those in hospitals, nursing homes, or home-bound please consider this ministry!

Ushers are responsible for providing a safe, coordinated and worry-free atmosphere for us to worship. They greet people as they come to Mass and assist during the Mass by helping to find the seat, taking the collection and passing out bulletins, among other responsibilities.

Proclaim the Word of God and communicate the truths contained in Holy Scripture at Mass. You must be comfortable proclaiming the Word of God in front of the assembly.

Those with musical talent are called to lead the sung worship of the faithful at Mass. Please consider joining a choir and leading our parish in song. Contact our Music Director John Prager for more information.

Walking with Purpose: "Opening Your Heart - The Starting Point" study meets at CK weekly on Fridays at 9 a.m. through March 8. Contact Carla Rowland-carla.rowland50@gmail.com for information.

Join this morning Bible Study Men’s Group led by Dwayne Bollig on Tuesday mornings at 7:00am on the 3rd floor, starting August 22, 2023.

Join the evening Men’s Bible Study led by Brandon Johnson and Fr. Tom Kuffel on Monday evenings from 6:45pm-8:30pm in the 3rd Floor Conference Room.

We collect non-perishable food items and needed articles, such as school supplies, shoes, coats, blankets, underwear, diapers, and prepared sandwiches, on designated weekends for various organizations in the Denver area.

A Catholic men's fraternal organization in service of the Church and specifically the parish, with various projects to support those in need. Our particular Council also serves the various needs of Bishop Machebeuf High School. Meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 7 PM.

Are you passionately pro-life and want to help us pray for the protection of unborn babies? Join this ministry by contacting the parish office.

The second Tuesday of each month, the Senior Sack Lunch Group brings lunches to the Senior Support Services Center. Each lunch contains 2 sandwiches, chips, fruit, dessert and a napkin. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, contact Mary and Jim Donovan at 303-345-3575, or sign up for the group Flocknote here.

Starting December 2023, generous parishioners will be volunteering their time to serve the local community through food drives, rental assistance, gift cards, and more. By supporting with your time, talent, or treasure, you can allow our SVdP conference to assist our neighbors in need. Contact John D’Onofrio for more information.

Pass on the Faith to children or youth entering the Church weekly on Sunday morning, September to May, in support of our parents who would like their children to become Catholic.

Pass on the Faith to our parish children or youth once a month on Sunday afternoon, September to May, in support of our parents teaching their children at home.

Pass on the Faith in our weekly Tuesday evening Bible Study, September to November, or January to March.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM each Tuesday in the Chapel.

Also called the Act of Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, it is a Catholic devotion which, according to Sister Lucia of Fatima, was requested by the Virgin Mary in the apparition at Pontevedra, Spain in December 1925.

3:00pm — Confessions

3:30pm — Eucharistic Adoration and Recitation of the Rosary

4:30pm — Vigil Mass

On the First Friday of each month, Ablaze Denver holds a charismatic healing Mass and reception for our parish and the surrounding Denver community. Ablaze also holds workshops about gifts of the Holy Spirit - see our event calendar for details.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process to welcome those 18 years of age or older to be initiated or received into the Catholic Church. It is also for baptized Catholic adults who would like to complete their Sacraments of Initiation. Program begins in September 2022. For more information and to register click here.

Come join us for an in-depth study of the Catholic Faith with Pillar IV of the Catechism on Prayer. We’ll learn the forms of prayer, the way and expressions of prayer, the guides and wellsprings of prayer, and a deeper teaching on the Lord’s Prayer. A bonus Easter study follows on praying the Scriptures using Lectio Divina. Begins Thursday evening, September 28th, 6:30-8:15pm.

To register:

1. Add your name to the class by contacting Roberta Marsh, Faith Formation Director rmarsh@christthekingdenver.org or 303-388-1643 ext. 204

2. Bring print copies of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and a Catholic translation of the Bible, use free classroom copies, or use free online versions. Materials may be purchased at the class – Catechisms $12/$29, Bibles $9

Bonus Easter study on Lectio Divina has a suggested $10 donation for materials.

What does it mean to be made human, male and female, in the image and likeness of God? This eight-part study, based on Pope St. John Paul II’s revolutionary teaching, will give you a bigger picture of God’s plan for humanity—a plan “stamped” right into our bodies. You will see how the mystery of God’s love is revealed through the body and learn why the redemption of our sexuality is the key to happiness and fulfillment. Begins Tuesday evening, September 19th, 6:30-8:15pm, 3rd Floor.

To register:

1. Order An Introduction to the Theology of the Body Study Set in the parish office by dropping off cash/check ($22.00), or mailing a check payable to Christ the King, by Friday, September 8th or

Order the Study Set online here by Friday, September 8th ($18.95 plus shipping)

2. Add your name to the class list by emailing or calling: Roberta Marsh rmarsh@christthekingdenver.org or 303-388-1643 ext. 204 or Stephen Schaller stephen.schaller@msn.com or 303-550-1135

A Theology of the Body course for CK school parents will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2023, October 25, 2023, January 24, 2024, and February 28, 2024, 6:30-8:15pm.

Tuesday, January 9 – March 19, 2024, 6:30-8:15pm, 3rd floor middle classroom, conference room, and far classroom (for breakout sessions) For more information and to register click here.

A family-based weekly program of Faith Formation and Sacrament Preparation taught by parents to their children at home with monthly support classes at the Church for parents and children in 1st-12th grades in their respective classes. Program begins in September 2023. For more information and to register click here.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Adapted for Children (RCIC) is the process to welcome those 7 to 17 years of age to be initiated or received into the Catholic Church. Program begins in September 2023. For more information and to register click here.