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The Lumen Gentium Awards were inaugurated in 2004 by Bishop Gregory M. Aymond as a way to recognize Catholics who exemplified the spirit of the Vatican II docoument Lumen Gentium. Initially bestowed each year, in 2013 Bishop Joe S. Vásquez decreed that the awards be given every other year.
2023 - Bob & Colleen Saxon
Since arriving at Christ the King parish in 2010, Bob and Colleen have exemplified the spirit of Christ to others. Colleen is active in the Women’s Ministry, bible studies, Springfest raffle committee, St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, and especially in the Bereavement Ministry providing meals and loving support to grieving families. Bob has been by Colleen’s side for many of these endeavors, especially bible studies and the Springfest raffle. As a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, Bob exemplifies its principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. He is an attentive usher, and active in That Man is You ministry. At Thanksgiving or Christmas, Bob and Colleen quietly find a family in need and provide gifts or a homecooked feast with all the trimmings. Bob and Colleen have answered God’s call to live a life of love; they co-labor with Christ, working together in God’s service.
2021 - Pete Trevino
Pete Trevino truly lives as a light in this world to others. Pete and his family have been an important part of Christ the King Catholic Church for over 40 years. During his time in the parish, he has been active in multiple ministries and offered his faithful support to many priests. Pete is a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and serves reverently on the altar as an acolyte. He’s also an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Mass and serves communion to people who are in nursing homes, hospitals, and homebound. His love for the Eucharist was most evident the time he rushed into our burning chapel to retrieve the tabernacle. Pete has touched countless lives by ministering to incarcerated people when they needed Christ the most. Pete has a servant’s heart and his life truly exemplifies the spirit and light of Christ.2019 - Deacon William “Dave” & Elaine Shoemake
2017 - Ronnie & Karen Hinze
Deacon “Dave” died Jan. 2, 2019. He was ordained in San Antonio in 1979. He was widely admired and respected by the parishioners and all denominations of the Belton community. He had a passion for serving the youth, the poor and the elderly. He was so loved by his wife Elaine and family who supported him in the performance of his diaconate responsibilities.
Ronnie and Karen Hinze have been parishioners since 1987. Ronnie’s various religious and community activities depict his compassion to help others. He has held several officer positions with the Knights of Columbus. Together, they served as chairs for the parish’s main fundraiser, 2017 Spring Fest. Karen has sung in the choir and played musical instrumentals during liturgical services. For more than 20 years, they developed and led the “Respect for Life” ministry.
2015 - Tom & Wanda Slye
Tom and Wanda have exemplified the spirit of Christ as parishioners for more than 20 years. Their hard work and dedication with the beautification of our parish grounds and the preparation of banquets along with involvement in the parish festival have been an integral part of parish life. Tom has been a member of Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus while Wanda has been a member of the Women’s Ministry. They both live their baptismal call by being examples of disciples of Christ.
2013 - Diane Waite
Diane Waite hails from upstate New York and studied chemistry in college. She moved to Texas in the 1970s with her husband, Al. She has worked in education, as a teacher and principal at public and Catholic schools. She is a certified spiritual director and currently directs several people. She is a past president of the Woman’s Ministry (DCCW) and coordinator of extraordinary ministers of holy Communion and lectors. She is also a board member of Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center. She ministers to inmates at the Bell County Jail and the Crane Unit in Gatesville. She participates in the Lions Club and attends daily Mass.
2012 - Dan and Lita Daniel
Dan and Lita have been parishioners for seven years after retiring from the U.S. Army and a professional organizational consultant, respectively. Hailing from St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, they have been an integral part of the parish since their arrival. Dan has served as Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator of the Knights of Columbus Council and Assembly. He is on the Spring Fest steering committee, is an extraordinary minister of holy Communion, an instituted acolyte and IT liaison for the office staff. Lita is member of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, secretary of the Pastoral Council, a member of the festival committee and is an extraordinary minister of holy Communion. They do all of this with a “yes first” mentality.
2011 - John and Joan Gillette
John and Joan have served the parish for more than 20 years. She is co-president of the Parish Council of Catholic Women. Under her leadership, the women take care of the sacristy, purchase hosts and sacramental wine and clean and care for the sacred linens and vestments. She also organized the parish’s first Fit & Fun Run. She is an extraordinary minister of holy Communion, parish hospitality team member, bereavement committee member, Meals on Wheels team member and Belton Literacy Volunteer. John is a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, the parish liaison to the Helping Hands Food Ministry, a core team member for Mary Hardin Baylor Catholics, parish landscape engineer and a choir member. The couple has taken single mothers into their home, fed homeless people at Christmas and they regularly attend daily Mass.
2010 - Gabriel and Teresa Quinones
2009 - Suzi Rockwood
2008 - Jerry Simpson, Sr.
2007 - The Children of Pedro and Tiburcia Jimenez
2006 - Robert and Alma Trevino