Middle/High School Religious Formation: 6th – 12th Grades

Middle/High School Religious Formation is open to all Middle/High School Youth

“When you wonder about the mystery of yourself, look to Christ who gives you the meaning of life.

When you wonder what it means to be a mature person, look to Christ who is the fullness of humanity.” -St. John Paul II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link to Formation for All Registration Form:
https://forms.ministryforms.net/embed.aspx?formId=45ec37d1-842d-48f3-a64b-2b0b16ebd5f0

Click below for the 2026-2027 schedule:

http://www.ctkpueblo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Formation-For-All-2026-2027-Revised-8_05_26-LRS-PDF.pdf

Vocations in our Church

May 6, 2026 Confirmation at Christ the King.

Confirmation April 23, 2024

NET MINISTRIES:

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Sunday Formation for All Middle/High School Teens – plus PreK (3 to 6 years old) through Adults

High School students and chaperones from the Pueblo Diocese at the Benedictine College Youth Conference (BCYC) in Kansas.

 

Both Confirmed and Non-Confirmed teens are invited to attend our Middle/High School Youth.

Youth are encouraged to continue growing in relationship with Christ throughout High School.  Discipleship formation includes opportunities for prayer, for dialogue, and for entering more deeply into the mysteries of Christ and His Church. Additionally, our youth ministers offer a wide variety of growing opportunities– such as weekly gathering, small group discussions, Adoration, National and Local retreats, dodgeball tournaments and more!

Our Goals for the Youth at Christ the King reflect the document “Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry”

  • Goal 1: To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.
  • Goal 2: To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community.
  • Goal 3: To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.

 

What makes Youth Discipleship unique at Christ the King?

Our Discipleship is led by faith filled enthusiastic young adults.  Their Catholic faith is alive and real to them, and they are eager to engage the middle/high school teens and walk with them as they journey closer to Christ throughout their High School years.

Youth Peer Leaders – Teens are encouraged to become more deeply involved by becoming Teen Peer Leaders. Aden would love to share more with you!

Activities for the Summer and past youth activities

 

Photos of recent Youth Events and Activities here at Christ the King

Questions about the Sacrament of Confirmation? Check out the Confirmation tab under Sacraments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pictures from Steubenville July 2002:

 PARISH INVOLVEMENT:

At each Mass we proclaim that the Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” The other sacraments, and indeed all ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself.

Youth and families are welcome to share their gifts and talents within any of the following ministries:

  • Lector
  • Altar Server
  • Greeter
  • Hospitality/Usher
  • Music Ministry
  • Communion Minister (once they are Confirmed)

Training and mentorship offered for any of the above ministries. Contact the Parish Office for further details!

High School Newman Clubs

CHECK LOCAL SCHOOLS TO SEE IF THESE ARE OFFERED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR

Are you a high school student who attends East, Centennial, Central or South? Did you know that there is a Newman Club at your school that meets once a week during all the lunch periods?  Newman Clubs provide food (yes – free food!) and a great place to talk about Catholic faith issues with other students and Catholic youth ministers.  You don’t even need to be Catholic – invite your friends.  Check with your school for meeting times.

Newman Clubs are sponsored in part by the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Pueblo.

 VOCATIONS

“Your life has meaning! Let us help you hear and answer God’s call!”

Keep praying about God’s plan for your happiness!

“How am I called to love?” This is one of the first questions that a person who is discerning should ask.
Discernment is to enter into a search so as to be lead by the holy spirit and the Church and eventually arrive at a solid understanding of and faith in God’s plan for your life.  Simply put, to discern is to allow the Holy Spirit to make a very big decision that will impact your life, your relationship with God, and others around you in a tremendous way!
The four primary vocations that a persons discernment will lead them to are:
Religious Life, Single Life, Priesthood, or Married Life.
www.pueblovocations.com

​The Vocation Director and Office are here to help: 

Working with any person in the Diocese of Pueblo who is discerning their vocation.
Fr. Carl, the vocation director, has 3 years of priesthood experience, 2 years working in the vocations field, a certificate in Seminary Formation- March 2019, frequent communication with religious sisters, and a joy for living out his vocation and helping others find and live theirs.
He is readily available via call or text or e-mail or social media.
719-680-1971 or cwertin@dioceseofpueblo.org or @frcwert
Vocations Website
Feel free to take a peek at and be aware of the diocesan web page for vocations!
Young Men:

All young men age 14 and older, who may be considering a vocation to the priesthood, are invited to contact   Fr. Carl at 719-680-1971 (Call or Text) cwertin@gmail.com or the Vocations Office at 719-544-9861 ext. 1116.

Young Men’s Discernment Retreats- There will be periodic discernment retreats throughout the year. Please continue to check back here or at the Diocese of Pueblo Vocations page.

Young Women:

Periodic Retreats and discernment dates are set throughout the year for those who may have questions about serving in the Church. Ladies, if you have questions, please contact Fr. Carl at 719-680-1971 cwertin@gmail.com or the Vocations

Young Woman’s Discernment Retreat held at different locations and dates. Please contact Diocese for further details.

Adult Fellowship and Formation:

There are many Adult Formation opportunities throughout the year.  These can be found under the Adult Formation tab.  All are welcome!

Religious Formation Middle/High School COORDINATOR:

Dedicated and passionate about their relationship with Christ and the Catholic Church, our Religious Formation Middle School and High School Coordinator, Aden Casarez is waiting to meet your youth. Come and join us!

Aden Casarez (719) 542-9248 Ext. 114
acasarez@ctkpueblo.org

Religious Formation Middle School and High School Coordinator