“To live by faith, to be known by love and to be a voice of hope.” These words form the Parish Mission Statement of Christ The King Catholic Church. Christ The King stands as a testament to faith, love, and hope in the heart of Auckland.
Christ The King is located in Mt Roskill, Auckland. The parish was formed in 1951. Today, it is a large, vibrant, and ethnically diverse community. From its location, Christ The King offers commanding views. You can see Auckland city and the green volcanic cones. These include Owairaka, Maungawhau, Maungakiekie and Puketapapa.
The church’s address is 260 Richardson Road. The phone number is 09-626 7744. Rev Fr. Benedict Francis serves as the Parish Priest at Christ The King. Esther Tu’u is the Parish Secretary.
Christ The King offers several regular masses. On Saturdays, there is a Vigil Mass at 6 pm. Sunday Masses are held at 8.30 am and 10.00 am. Monday features a Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion at 9.00 am. Masses are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 9.00 am. Fridays have a mass at 10.00 am.
Reconciliation is available on Saturdays from 9.30 am to 10.00 am. Exposition and Benediction take place on Thursdays from 9.30 am to 10.00 am.
One visitor in 2006 noted the church’s unique architecture. He described Christ The King as a brick octagon. It has a ridged roof, resembling a gigantic lemon squeezer. Inside, the church is open and spacious. Mid-brown wooden panelling adorns the interior. Matching crucifixes, stations of the cross, altar, and wooden benches add to the ambiance.
The visitor found the service to be efficient. It lasted about an hour. He described the music as folky liturgical, with guitar accompaniment. The choir of Pacific Islanders delivered magnificent singing. The sermon, lasting eight minutes, focused on environmental responsibility.
The reviewer noted the mix of ethnic backgrounds. He felt the church provided a simple service for people of all backgrounds. It reaffirmed Christianity’s ability to transcend culture and ethnicity. While the reviewer didn’t experience a strong sense of community, he acknowledged its role. Christ The King serves as a focal point for various groups.
Christ The King is more than just a building. It’s a community. It is a beacon of faith. Remember its mission. Live by faith. Be known by love. And be a voice of hope.