Programs & Ministry
Christ the King Center, through its Emmaus Retreat House, the Do Good Restaurant and Ministries, the "Slice of the Holy Land" and associated campus entities, is a workshop of sorts, offering programming that complements and augments the work of our Parishes and Churches.
Emmaus Retreat Center: Retreats Change Lives!
- Diocesan Use: Retreat For Priests, Seminarians, Deacons, Religious, Vocation Discernment Retreats, Convocation Days For Deacons And Wives, Priests, and Seminarians.
- Lay People Retreats For Individuals: Day, Overnight, Week-Long Spiritual Retreats Focused On Building A More Intimate Relationship With God, Such As Silent, Contemplative (Ignatius Spiritual Exercises), And Catholic Themed Retreats.
- Marriage Retreats: Marriage Encounter, Speakers On Marriage, Date Night with Fr. Nate. Cromly, founder of Saint John Institute.
- Youth Retreats: Kairos Retreats, Day Camps.
- Saint John’s Leadership Institute: Catholic Leadership - Individuals, Marriages, Churches, and Businesses.
- Speakers On Faith Topics.
- Family Days To Bring Families Together For Fun In A Faith Setting.
Sea Of Galilee: A Slice Of The Holy Land!
- Biblical Passages Come Alive By Life Size Statues, Scenes, Signage, And Audio Meditations Meant To Give An Interior Experience To The Soul Of Being In The Holy Land With Jesus.
- Experience Where Jesus Lived, Taught, Healed, And Preached While On Earth.
- Walking Paths That Inspire Us To Contemplate the Life of Christ And The Lives Of The Saints.
- Biblically Inspired Activities For Children with Ancient Geography, Fishing in the Sea of Galilee, Archeological Excavation of Christian Artifacts.
Do Good Ministries: To spread God’s Word through service and food, and to feed people's bodies, minds, and souls.
- Tip of the Month: All tips go to a family or individual who is experiencing financial difficulties due to a medical emergency.
- Exercise Ministry: Let us help you take care of your body, as we are made in the image and likeness of the Lord.
- Honor Meals: For local 1 st responders
- Bible Studies: We desire to bring Holy Scripture to those who are yearning for the truth and looking to build a relationship with God and one another on their journey of life.
- Kids 4 Christ: Help your child have a deeper love of Jesus and a better understanding of the many gifts He gives us. Morning and afternoon sessions available.
- Christ Covered Child: Are you expecting a newborn soon? We would love to gift you with a free embroidered bonnet, burp rag, and blanket from Do Good!
- Growing Your Faith: Let us help you GROW and deepen your faith! We will have guest speakers, trivia nights, praise and worship, Q and A’s, and more. A relaxed, enjoyable evening of community and fellowship.
- A Walk with Job: The support group is for those suffering from the loss of a loved one, loss of a loved one from suicide and managing anxiety and depression
- Story Hour with Jesus: All toddlers are welcome to join us. Your children will enjoy a story, a craft, songs, and a light snack, all to help them grow in knowledge and love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
- Sending His Love: Seasonal Catholic themed art contests.
- God’s Perfect Adoption: God’s Perfect Adoption” is lead by Jennifer Artz, who was adopted at five days old. She uses the Bible to discuss topics including separation, identity, worthiness, and reunion.
- Hope and Healing: Counseling ministry/support groups for:
- Miscarriage/ stillborn
- Suicide loss
- Bereavement
- Child Loss

