CTK Youth Updates

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi. The feast was inspired by St Juliana of Liège, when she had a vision of a moon with a dark spot, which symbolised the absence of a liturgical feast to specifically honour the Real Presence. This led to its first celebration in Liège in 1246. The following year, the Miracle of Bolsena reaffirmed this teaching when a doubting priest witnessed blood flowing from the consecrated host during Mass, confirming that the Eucharist is truly the Body and Blood of Christ. Hence, this feast day celebrates the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, serving as a sacred reminder that in every mass, Jesus’s sacrifice on Calvary is sacramentally made present and offered anew for the forgiveness of the sins we daily commit. Furthermore, this allows us to profess and adore our Eucharistic Lord, reminding us that Jesus is truly present — body, blood, soul and divinity in the Eucharist. Today, as we receive the Body of Christ, we are reminded that God is truly present in every aspect of our lives, dwelling within us. Through this, we are reminded that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and that all we do is ultimately meant to glorify the Lord’s name. How is God calling you to glorify His name today?  Let us lean into His Eucharistic heart again, today. Written by: Tricia

'He said to them, "But who do you say I am?" Join us next Monday night for our second session at 7.30pm in the Glass Chapel. To register your interest for the session, please click the here or scan the QR code on Slide 2. We are praying for you and look forward to seeing you there!

CTK Youth Session - Suffering. Let’s talk about it. 😩🤕💔 Last week the Youth gathered to hear from Kenneth and Izaac as they shared on the heavy topic of suffering. After a quick workout to experience body aches 😮‍💨, we had a blessed time of worship 🎶 before Kenneth begin the session by setting the context that everyone goes through suffering, so the real question is what do we do when suffering comes. 🩹 We went on to understand the types of suffering, and through both Kenneth’s and Izaac’s experiences - why does suffering exist. We also learnt about how it has meaning in the eyes of faith ❤️ and through our sufferings, we are co-redeemers with Christ, participating in God’s salvific work. ✝️ As we look upon the saints who triumphed over their sufferings by offering them to God, we too had some time spent in reflection and prayer. 🙏 We then offered our sufferings through worship to God as church, encouraging each other heaven-wards. ⛪️ Have a blessed week ahead! 🙌 📸 Credits: Isaac Chiew

It is with great joy and thanksgiving that the Young Adults of Christ the King share that our inaugural session will be taking place on 25 May 2026! Join us for our Welcome Night, a time to begin again with Jesus and His Church, at 7:30pm in the Glass Chapel. To register your interest for the session, please sign up here. We are praying for you and look forward to seeing you there!

✨ Youth Formation Session ✨ 📅 24th May (Sun) | 🕑 2–4PM | 📍Glass Chapel Room Why does suffering exist? Where is God in our suffering? And if God is there, why does He allow suffering to happen? These are perhaps questions that we relate to every now and then as we go through difficult seasons of our lives but what does our faith tell us about suffering? Come on down next week as we shed a little light into this topic of suffering, and maybe shift our perspectives on it. Suffering. Let’s talk about it. 🕊 Whether you’re useeking, learning, or journeying deeper — all youths are welcome. Bring a friend, and sign up here by 23rd May! Have a blessed week ahead and we hope to see you there! ♥️ Poster designed by: Raj Visleno

Dearest friends, Blessed monday and happy 6th week of Eastertide!! 🌅 It has been 5 months since our advent youth camp last Dec and much has happened in our space! ☺️ When we look back at what the Lord did for us during youth camp, we continue to marvel at the wonders of His love! Even more so, as we have continued to gather and experience His church and His pursuit of us in the months after, we proclaim in faith that God has been faithful and good to us! :) We pray that as you recollect some of the moments you had at camp, you may remember that you belong to a God who loves you deeply and sets you apart for more! For our friends who have been away or have not joined us - do not be afraid! We want to warmly invite you to come and allow God to meet you here! Come and join us every Sunday at 2-4pm in the CTK Glass Chapel Room! Feel free to reach out to our youth leaders at @meKogo / @martiemartssss / @kennethgabrielwong ☺️ God bless! 🙏🏼

CTK Youth Session - What does it mean to be the bride of Christ? 👰🤵 Last Sunday, the Youth gathered to hear from our guest speaker Cordelia Theseira as she shared about our role of the bride of Christ and what that entails. 💍 After checking in with one another, we had a blessed time of worship 🎶 before Cordelia shared about our beloved-ness as the bride of Christ, and yes, our brothers are not excluded at all in this love story between Jesus and us. We heard also that despite our disfigurement, Christ deems us good and desires for perfect communion with us. ⛪️ After hearing all that goodness, we had the privilege of having Jesus ✝️ in our midst and we spent some time singing love songs to the One who loves us. ❤️ As always, the Youth Team keeps all of you in prayer and have a blessed week ahead! 🙏 📸 Credits: Isaac Chiew

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Catherine of Siena, an Italian mystic, Dominican tertiary and the patron saint of Italy, and against fire and illness. Born in 1347, Catherine would witness remarkable visions from early on in her childhood, leading her to vow to give her whole life to God at the young age of seven. She joined the Third Order of St. Dominic at eighteen and isolated herself for the next three years for prayer and fasting.  At 21, Catherine’s life took a turn after experiencing what she had described as her “mystical marriage to Christ”. She returned to society and began tending tirelessly to the poor and sick, often nursing sufferers of the plague and other isolating diseases. In 1970, she began dictating letters during her travels, seeking peace in Italy and reformation of the Church amidst a period of uncertainty. While in Pisa in 1375, she received the Stigmata during a prayer, yet the markings never appeared outwardly till after her passing, at which they became visible. Among Catherine’s political movements was her advocacy for the return of the papacy to Rome from Avignon, France — where it had been relocated to in 1309. In 1376, Catherine, following in the footsteps of the late St. Bridget of Sweden, took it upon herself to visit Pope Gregory XI in Avignon and advocate for his return to Rome. In three months, she had left such a great impact on the pope that he was convinced to return to the Eternal City, thus ending the 67-year Avignon papacy. During her life, Catherine dictated over 400 letters (that can still be found today), alongside her prayers and The Dialogue — an account of her conversations with God. Catherine died in 1380 at the young age of 33 and was canonised in 1461. She was later declared a Doctor of the Church in 1970. Prayer for the Holy Spirit (Come into My Heart) by St. Catherine of Siena  Holy Spirit, come into my heart; draw it to Thee by Thy power, O my God, and grant me charity with filial fear. Preserve me, O beautiful Love, from every evil thought; warm me, inflame me with Thy dear love, and every pain will seem light to me. My Father, my sweet Lord, help me in all my actions. Jesus, love, Jesus, love. Amen.

✨ Youth Formation Session ✨ 📅 26th April (Sun) | 🕑 2–4PM | 📍Glass Chapel Room Once in a while, it is mentioned that Jesus Christ is the Bridegroom 🤵 and the Church is the Bride 👰 but what does that really mean? Is this just for our sisters, or for our brothers too! 💐 Come down on the 26th of April to hear our guest speaker, Cordelia Theseira, as she shares what it means to be the Bride of Christ 💍 and how we may respond to the one true lover of our souls! ⛪️ Note that there will be a time of adoration during the session, do come dressed appropriately! 🕊 Whether you’re seeking, learning, or journeying deeper — all youths are welcome. Bring a friend, and sign up here by 25th April! Have a blessed week ahead and we hope to see you there! ♥️ Poster designed by: Vinnie Lim

CTK Youth Session - Entering Holy Week with the Church ✝️ Last Sunday, the Youth gathered to learn why Holy Week remains one of the most significant weeks in our faith. God’s plan for our salvation unfolding each day of the week until we see the empty tomb 🪦 of Jesus on Sunday. After opening prayer, we checked in, had a blessed time of worship and then heard from Matthew as he shared the timeline of events 📖 during Holy Week - how it is symbolised in the masses and service that we celebrate as Church ⛪ this week - from the ringing of the Church bells 🔔 on Maundy Thursday, to the four distinct parts of Easter Vigil. The session ended with a time of prayer 🙏 for beloved brothers, Jacob and Brandon 👬 as they prepare for Confirmation. We also had the privilege to host and pray for our friends 👭 from St. Theresa. Finally, we prayed and celebrated the birthday of our dearest sister, Violette🧍‍♀️. As always, the Youth Team keeps all of you in prayer and have a blessed Holy Week! ❤️ 📸 Credits: Izaac Foo

Dear Friends, We begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem and celebrates Him as Messiah and King. However, it also portends his suffering and death on the cross. As Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey, symbolising his humility, crowds began to surround him, waving palm branches and shouting Hosanna. What does the palm Branch symbolise? They were symbols of life for nomadic tribes, associated with oases in the deserts springing up life-giving water. Palms are also a sign of victory, glory, and success. Victorious armies were often welcomed back, with the populace waving palm branches around to celebrate their victory. As Jesus entered, many of the Jews expected him to liberate them from Roman occupation - their cause for celebration. However, this celebration also foreshadows his impending Passion. Instead of “Hosanna”, the same crowds would later chant “crucify him”. Indeed, His true victory was on the cross, through which he has granted us access to eternal life. Entering into Palm Sunday, let us welcome Jesus into our lives just as the crowds welcomed him into Jerusalem. Let us also be reminded of Jesus's humility and live out humble lives just like he did. As we arrive at Holy Week with the Church, let us prepare ourselves for the celebration of Easter through prayer, reflection, and living out the Gospel. How are you invited to welcome Jesus into your life this week? Happy Palm Sunday, everyone! 🙏🏼 Prepared by Joshua Seah

✨ Youth Formation Session ✨ 📅 29th March (Sun) | 🕑 2–4PM | 📍 Glass Chapel Room As this Sunday marks the 5th Sunday of Lent, it also means we are nearing Holy Week - one of the most significant weeks of our faith 🕊️. Yet, how often have we allowed it to pass us by? As community and as church 🕍, how can Holy Week be different for us this year? Come hear from our special guest - Matthew Segarra, as he shares what Holy Week is really all about and how can we respond to God’s invitation to greater intimacy in this season! ✝️ 🕊 Whether you’re seeking, learning, or journeying deeper — all youths are welcome. Bring a friend, and sign up here by 28th March! Have a blessed week ahead and we hope to see you there! ♥️ Poster designed by: Chloe Seah