About Christ the King · Cedar City, Utah
Christ the King Catholic Church in Cedar City, Utah, is a welcoming Catholic community dedicated to faith, worship, and service. The parish offers Mass in English and Spanish, along with weekday and weekend services, and provides a range of ministries including Faith Formation for children and teens, Adult Faith Formation (OCIA), and Youth Ministry. The church also supports missions in nearby towns and offers sacraments, confession, and adoration. It is part of the Diocese of Salt Lake City and serves as a spiritual home for families and individuals seeking to deepen their Catholic life.
- Patron
- Christ the King
- Rector
- Father Martin Diaz
- Diocese
- Diocese of Salt Lake City
Why belong here
Join a community that offers engaging Faith Formation for children and teens, adult initiation through OCIA, and youth ministry. Participate in Mass in English and Spanish, receive sacraments, and connect through ministries like the Thrift Shoppe and missions. The parish welcomes all ages and backgrounds to grow in faith and service.
Mass times at Christ the King
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 45 minutes before Weekend Mass
- by Appointment
Adoration times
- Weekdays 8:00 – 9:00 AM
- Wednesday 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Faith Formation Ministries
Our Faith Formation program supports children from age four through grade twelve as they grow in their faith and develop a personal relationship with God. The program helps them become active members of our Catholic community by teaching Catholic doctrine, prayer, scripture, and the rich traditions of our faith. We believe that consistent participation throughout childhood and adolescence is essential for forming a strong Catholic foundation.
- Children’s Faith Formation (Kindergarten–Grade 12)
- Blest Are We curriculum (K–6)
- Confirmation Preparation (Sundays, 12:45 PM–2:15 PM)
- First Communion Preparation
- Youth Ministry (2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM)
Adult Faith Formation (OCIA)
The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is a spiritual journey for anyone interested in learning about the Catholic faith. It is a process of formation and guidance, not just a class, designed to help individuals grow in their relationship with God and the Church. The OCIA program at Christ the King welcomes all adults 18 and older on their unique journey of faith.
- Open to unbaptized, baptized in another Christian tradition, or baptized Catholics seeking sacraments
- Stages: Evangelization, Catechumenate, Purification, Sacraments of Initiation, Mystagogy
- Led by Jim Dowd, Director for OCIA
Mass & Sacraments
Mass is celebrated in English and Spanish on weekends and weekdays. Reconciliation is available 45 minutes before weekend Mass or by appointment. Adoration is offered weekdays and Wednesdays. Sacraments including Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, and Reconciliation are available.
- Weekend Masses: Sunday 8:30 AM & 11:15 AM (Espanol), Saturday 4:30 PM
- Weekday Masses: Mon–Fri 9 AM
- Holy Days: 9 AM & 6:00 PM
- Confession: 45 min before weekend Mass or by appointment
- Adoration: Weekdays 8–9 AM, Wednesdays 5–7 PM
Missions & Outreach
The parish supports missions in nearby towns including St. Gertrude, St. Sylvester, St. Dominic, and Duck Creek Chapel, with Masses scheduled during specific seasons and holidays.
- St. Gertrude, Panguitch: Sunday 2:00 PM
- St. Sylvester, Escalante: Sunday 5:00 PM
- St. Dominic, Bryce Canyon: Memorial Day–Labor Day, Sunday 12:15 PM
- Duck Creek Chapel, Duck Creek Village: Memorial Day–September, Saturday 11:00 AM