It’s the week you don’t want to miss: Join Christ the King for Vacation Bible School & CTK FAST on June 8-11, 2026!
Registration starts March 16th for volunteers and March 17 - May 1 for all participants!
VBS: Runs from 9am-12:00pm. Contact is Kate Kennedy (kate.rr.kennedy@gmail.com)
FAST: Runs from 8:30am-12:30pm Contact is Charlotte Dooley (cdooley@ctkdallas.org)
What is Vacation Bible School?
The kids will be guided on the ultimate Rainforest Falls adventure overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a life-long adventure, discovering the nature of God, and exploring what it means to be rooted in relationship with their creator, a safe place in life’s storms!
The children have an opportunity to experience the joy of community among their peers while exploring their faith through song and dance, indoor and outdoor activities, and of course, enjoy a little snack with their friends.
What is FAST?
FAST stands for Faith and Service Tour. Each day we start off with a Bible/Catholic Tradition Sound Bite and then go on a different community service field trip via school bus service. Some of the agencies we will visit: St. Joseph's Residence, St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Charities, Brother Bill's and North Texas Food Bank where we will do a service project.
Adult & High School volunteers are needed to assist both programs and truly make it “the week you don’t want to miss”.
Volunteer Requirements
· Adult Volunteers:
Adult Volunteers must be 18 or older to serve. Doing so guarantees their children will have a spot in the programs. (Grandparents are welcome to volunteer, as well!) All adult volunteers must complete the Safe Environment requirements of the parish. After you register, you will be contacted if you have items to complete to be cleared. Please be diligent in completing your items as quickly as possible.
· Youth Volunteers:
High School youth volunteers must have completed the Youth Family of Faith training. A training will be scheduled in early May (keep an eye out for the date). To register for the training or to check whether or not you need to complete the training, please contact Josh Berkovsky at jberkovsky@ctkdallas.org
· All VBS Volunteers:
· All VBS & CTK FAST adult & High School Volunteers are asked to attend an orientation and training. At this time, you will receive more specific instruction on your volunteer role, the schedule for the week, and pick up your t-shirts.
o Youth: June 4, 6-7pm in the Youth Room
o Adults: June 4, 7-8pm in the Youth Room
Notes for Younger Children:
If child's birthday is after December 31, 2022, (Potty trained 3 year olds through 4.5 year olds), a parent volunteer MUST be present on-site every day that the child is in attendance.
If child's birthday is before December 31, 2022, they can be involved without a parent on campus.
The nursery is open to the children of volunteers ONLY.
The nursery is for children 1 year old or older.
If child is not potty-trained, they must be in the nursery.
Children younger than 1 year old can be “baby worn” with parents, if parent feels capable of fulfilling volunteer responsibilities while doing so.
Registration Details:
Costs:
Parishioner Rate: $80, per child
Non-Parishioner: $125, per child
Child of Full-time Volunteer: $50, per child
Extra T-Shirt: $10
You will receive a link to “Vanco” which enables you to pay online after you register for VBS or FAST. If you have not paid as of a week before VBS & FAST, your spot will be given to someone on the waiting list.