Christ the King
About Christ the King
Christ the King Parish in Albany, New York, has grown since its founding in 1957 into a vibrant community of more than 1,800 families served by over 30 ministries. The 11:00 am Sunday Mass is both American Sign Language interpreted and livestreamed, reflecting the parish's commitment to inclusive worship; daily Mass runs Monday through Thursday and a Saturday vigil rounds out the week. Under pastor Fr. Rick, the parish also runs a food pantry, Eucharistic Adoration, and a family faith formation program — all within the Diocese of Albany.
Christ the King is a Roman Catholic parish in Albany, New York, part of the Diocese of Albany. The parish offers Mass 8 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 11 AM and 11 AM. Confession is available on Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Saturday
Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
ChildrenSchedule: seasonal
Let's go on an adventure together this summer!
Deadline is July 7.
Faith Formation
Family Faith Formation
All agesSchedule: monthly
A new Faith Formation model launching this program year — one that places the whole family at the heart of growing in faith! Rather than weekly drop-off classes for children, we’ll gather once a month (8x per year) for a family-focused experience. Sessions will be offered on both Saturday (4 PM Mass…
Includes Mass, shared meal, and breakout sessions for all ages.
Young Adult Ministry
Young Adults
Young adults group; contact Nadine annabinadine1@gmail.com per parish website
Young Adults' Group
Young AdultsHad a Line Dancing Event at Frog Alley Brewery on July 15th.
Rosary Groups
Rosary
All agesSchedule: Wednesday, 6:15 PM, weekly
Other Ministries
Garden Ministry
All agesSchedule: seasonal
Patiently waiting to see the spring blooms. Garden ministry is chomping at the bit to get their hands on the soil.
This Month's Read Book Discussion
AdultsSchedule: Wednesday, 6 PM, monthly
Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
Red Cross Blood Drive
AdultsSchedule: seasonal
Every donation can save up to three lives. Let’s come together as a community and make a difference.
Register at redcrossblood.org with code churchchristking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at Christ the King? ▼
Christ the King Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 11 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Thursday, Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday.
When is confession at Christ the King? ▼
Christ the King confession times: Saturday 3 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Christ the King? ▼
Yes, Christ the King celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does Christ the King have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, Christ the King offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Common weekday Mass times: 9 AM.
Where is Christ the King located? ▼
Christ the King is located at 20 Sumter Avenue, Albany, NY 12203. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does Christ the King have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, Christ the King offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Tuesday 9:30 AM - 8 PM.