STEWARDSHIP

“Instilling the value of service to others comes not only from authentic learning experiences, but from a greater awareness of those who need our stewardship. Service is not only an act but a mindset of how we view the world and treat others. I am always aware that we are educating the Church of tomorrow, as well as our community leaders. All of us at Christ the King hope that our students will be stewards to the world and all those they encounter.”     ~ Karen Thomas, Principal

While academics are a very important part of each student's day, we also believe that one’s spiritual character is vital. We shepherd our students to become stewards of those in need. Our Stewardship Program is modeled after the Corporal Works of Mercy, and allows each student to experience the richness in giving of one’s time, talent, and treasure.

Now in its third the Stewardship Program has been met with much enthusiasm and has experienced tremendous success. Though the program focuses primarily on the middle school grades (6th, 7th, and 8th), it involves all grade levels by assigning each of them a service theme (modeled after the Corporal Works of Mercy). The idea is to place a genuine and year-long focus on a particular service area.

Through the course of a student’s time at CKS, he or she will reach a broader understanding of all aspects of service. Says CKS Principal Karen Thomas, “There is great need in every community, and we really want our students to learn about service, as well as participate. By including each grade and as many areas of service as possible, students gain a much more thorough understanding of the important role that service plays in our community and in every community.”

The areas of service for Christ the King’s Stewardship program are:

 

  • Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade - babies and children
  • Second Grade – the elderly
  • Third Grade –the thirsty
  • Fourth Grade- the hungry
  • Fifth Grade- the homeless
  • Sixth Grade- the sick
  • Seventh Grade- refugees
  • Eighth Grade- individual service in preparation for Confirmation