Here’s a great reflection on the soul, the after life, and eternity based on today’s Gospel reading…
Author: Christ the King Adult Religious Education
Christ the King Parish of Richland, WA has a vast array of opportunities for continued adult faith development and spiritual growth in Christian discipleship. No matter where people are in their journey towards the Lord, there is something for everyone at Christ the King Parish, including: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), Adult Bible Studies, classes on the Catholic Faith, programs for returning Catholics, Young Adult Ministry, the Surviving Divorce program, Coming Home for returning Catholics, parish missions and retreats, parenting resources, information on Christian apologetics, etc. Bible studies, which are generally published by Little Rock, Ascension Press, or Word on Fire, average from 8-10 weeks long and are offered both in the mornings and evenings for your convenience. For more information regarding ongoing formation opportunities for adults, or to give us feedback on what you'd like to see offered at the parish to help you on your faith journey, please send us a message through our "Contact" link or send an email to ckadultre@gmail.com.
Attention parents and grandparents!
Here is some good news for Catholic parents and grandparents helping the kids in their lives, ages 3 to 8, become saints in this digital age:
Introducing the Little Saint Adventure app from UCatholic!
Here’s a description of the app (available on iOS and Android) from the Little Saint Adventures website:
INTERACTIVE FAITH BASED EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN 3-8
By playing games and doing activities in Little Saint Adventures, your child or student will experience:
5 worlds with different learning themes
You can watch the trailer here:
For more information on the app, please visit: https://littlesaintadventures.com/
Building Bridges Middle School Rally
If you have middle schoolers in your life, they will not want to miss this incredible opportunity to encounter Christ in a fun and faith-filled environment at the Building Bridges Middle School Rally, April 20-21!
Please email melissa@ckparish.org to sign up or for more information or go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/260659177805376/?active_tab=about
Theology is the study of life
When we study God we are not just trying to understand who God is. We are also attempting to learn the answers to the deep questions of life: “Why am I here?”; “Why is there suffering?”; “Am I loved?”; “What does it mean to be human?”; “What gives life meaning and purpose?”, etc.
As we come to know God, we come to know ourselves and gain answers. This is why it is it important for us who have faith to continue to study the One who gave us life. When we have big questions, this is not an indication of doubt but rather, as St. Anselm said, it is “faith seeking understanding.”
A New Podcast from Mt. Angel Abbey and Seminary!
Photo Credit: Mt. Angel Abbey and Seminary Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MountAngelAbbeySeminary/
If you are interested in a deeper study of Catholic theology, check out this new podcast by Abbot Jeremy Driscoll and four seminarians at Mt. Angel Abbey and Seminary, entitled: “Theology at the Eucharistic Table.”
http://theologyatmtangel.com/index.php/episodes/
You can also follow the abbey on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MountAngelAbbeySeminary/?ref=psym_feed
The Annunciation of the Lord
Here’s a beautiful artistic rendition of the Annunciation to contemplate and meditate upon the majesty of God. Enjoy!
Photo credit: Vocation Ministry Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/VocationMinistry/)
The Dating Project
Dating in today’s day and age seems to be an antiquated thing. In the last few decades, the meaning of dating has changed from courtship, or finding a suitable person to marry one day to hooking up for casual sex. The definition of the term has gotten so obscure, even lost, that many young people honestly don’t know what the concept of dating is. They’ve never even heard of it. The movie, “The Dating Project” seeks to change that. It will be showing in Kennewick on April 17th at 7:00 p.m. at the Columbia Mall 8. For more information, go to: https://www.thedatingprojectmovie.com/
To order tickets, please visit: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/the-dating-project/map?theater_id=218
Go to church regularly, live longer…
According to a new study, seniors who went to church regularly live longer and happier, on average, than those who do not.
St. Isidore of Seville, pray for us!
Today is the Feast of St. Isidore, Patron Saint of the Internet. Here is a prayer to help protect you when you surf the net:
Almighty and eternal God, who created us in Thine image and bade us to seek after all that is good, true and beautiful, especially in the divine person of Thine Only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant, we beseech Thee, that, through the intercession of Saint Isidore, Bishop and Doctor, during our journeys through the internet we will direct our hands and eyes only to that which is pleasing to Thee and treat with charity and patience all those souls whom we encounter. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
To learn more about St. Isidore of Seville, visit:
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