Christ the King Catholic Church

BISHOP VASQUEZ DECREE
Beginning May 5, the Diocese of Austin will, in phases, allow for the public celebration of Mass in its 127 parishes in 25 central Texas counties. The Diocese of Austin released a decree permitting the public celebration of Masses. The diocese has also established protocols as to how parishes will offer Masses and the sacraments. Parishioners will need to abide by social distancing guidelines while attending Mass and receiving other sacraments. Read the full decree HERE.

PUBLIC MASS AT CHRIST THE KING
We have returned to public Masses at Christ the King and resumed our regular schedule. 

LI VE STREAMING MASS CONTINUES
During this time and even after we return to in-pew worship, Christ the King will continue to live stream Mass on Facebook  HERE.  You do not need to have a Facebook account to view the live stream. SUNDAY MASS DISPENSATION CONTINUES
Members of the faithful continue to be dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and other holy days of obligation if:

• they are 65 or older,
• they are sick,
• they have been advised by a healthcare professional to stay home,
• they believe attending Mass will jeopardize their health or the health of a person with whom they reside.

Those who are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass are obligated to make other acts of spiritual devotion such as viewing the Mass by remote means, spiritual communion, praying for the sick, reading scripture, or participating in devotionals such as praying the rosary. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We will need several volunteers at every weekend Mass to help communicate the new protocols and ensure they are followed. We will not be able to return to in-pew worship without your support! If you can help, please email ctkoffice@ctkbelton.org or call the parish office at 254-939-0806 and leave your name/phone number/email address and preferred weekend Mass time. Or, volunteer online HERE. 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
For religious education classes and activities for grades K thru 12, we are following the closure policy of Belton Independent School District. Classes are suspended at this time.

CONFIRMATION
High school confirmation will be rescheduled for a later date.

FIRST COMMUNION
First Communion will be rescheduled for a later date. 

BAPTISM
Private and communal baptisms are suspended for March and April. A determination has not been made for May.

SALT & LIGHT FOOD PANTRY
The food pantry will be open on the last Saturday of the month.

HOMEBOUND MINISTRY
Homebound ministry is suspended. 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
As directed by Carl A. Anderson, Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight, all KC events and activities are canceled at this time.  

OTHER PLANNED EVENTS
Non-sacramental parish activities are suspended at this time, including on-campus bible studies, RCIA class, adult confirmation class, That Man is You, soup suppers, choir rehearsals, Stations of the Cross, KC fish fries, etc.  We will keep our website updated with the latest information as it becomes available. Let us pray for those who are sick, those who care for them and those who are in distress during this time. Let us entrust ourselves to God who will never leave us to face our challenges alone. As an act of charity, let us work for the common good by observing these precautionary measures.  

DAILY MASS WITH BISHOP BARRON
In an effort to continue the practice of our faith in these trying times,  we invite you to join online for daily Mass from Bishop Barron's chapel, celebrated either by Bishop Barron himself or by Fr. Steve Grunow, CEO of Word on Fire. Click HERE to view the videos which will be posted online daily at 8:15 a.m. ET.

DECREE OF THE APOSTOLIC PENITENTIARY

CDC PREVENTION GUIDELINES

BELL COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTIVE

BELTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT