religion   at  cks

The goal of the religion curriculum is to support and encourage formation of the whole person in the development of their faith. At CKS, we know that growth in faith is more than growth intellectual knowledge and understanding, and requires opportunities to encounter Jesus, the source and summit of our faith.  
 
 To that end, we offer developmentally appropriate catechesis grounded in the deposit of faith of the Catholic Church. Classroom instruction follows the Archdiocese of Atlanta Religion Curriculum Guidelines to assure that the major components of Catholic tradition are covered at each grade level. This classroom instruction is strengthened by regular opportunities for prayer within the school day.

Prayer

In order to offer consistent opportunities to encounter God and grow in relationship with him, the whole school comes together at least once a month for an all school Mass in the Cathedral. There are also periodic Masses for both K-5 and 6-8. In addition to Mass, the whole school gathers once a month for an all school Rosary. The sacrament of Reconciliation is offered to the entire school both in the Fall and Spring. Within each religion class period, there are also consistent opportunities for personal prayer through journaling, scripture reflection, both with music and in silence.
 
Each year, middle school students are given a unique opportunity to participate in a class retreat off campus in the fall. Eighth graders, as the leaders of the school, participate in an overnight retreat.​

​It is by the Heart of my Jesus, my Way, my Truth,
and my Life, that I approach you, ​O Eternal Father.”    ​--St. Marguerite d’Youville

Sacramental Preparation

CKS supports and partners with the Cathedral of Christ the King Parish in sacramental preparation. Our second grade classrooms provide the catechesis for our Catholic students receive their first reconciliation and first communion, and provide the dates and times for all meetings at the parish related to reception of these important sacraments.
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We are also committed to supporting any students or family members of our students interested in becoming Catholic or catching up on any sacraments that may have been delayed or missed. 

Service

Inspired by the example of St. Marguerite d’Youville, the “Mother of Universal Charity,” each grade level participates in at least one service project each year, benefitting the local community. These service projects are intentionally chosen to correspond with the curricula of not only our religion classes, but also coincide with other subjects including math, history, and social studies. The goal of each service project is not just to “do good” in the community, but to provide an opportunity to connect both with the community members being served, and with Jesus, who promised to be found “in the least of these.”