Welcome to the catholic parish of Christ the King!
The church of Christ the King is a parish church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Stockholm in the heart of Gothenburg on the west coast of Sweden.
The catholic parish of Christ the King in the center of Gothenburg was founded in 1862, and our current church was built in 1938.
We welcome all visitors. The church is usually open Mon-Fri 7:45 AM to 6:45 PM (until end of the last mass for the day) and Sat-Sun 8:00 AM to 6:45 PM (until the end of the last mass in the evening). Please check the daily mass schedule below.
Holy mass
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered daily in Swedish. In addition, the Mass is regularly offered in Polish, Croatian, Spanish, Slovenian, Arabic and English. Please see the “Gudstjänstordning” for details. The Chaldean community is using the Annedalskyrkan for weekly celebrations.
Confessions
Opportunity for confessions every Wednesday to Friday between 5 pm and 5.45 PM, Sunday between 9 AM and 11 AM, and by appointment before and after Mass in English on Sundays at 6 PM. Confession at other times is possible by appointment with a priest by telephone or email. During the Month of July there are no fixed times for confessions, only by appointment.
Catechises
Our parish offers catechism classes for children in preparation for their First Holy Communion and for deepening their knowledge of the faith, and for teenagers in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
First Holy Communion Preparation Classes in English (year 2) will begin August 25, 2024 at 4:30 PM.
The catechism classes will be held on Sundays 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM (Mass 5:30 PM) during the school year. The two year program is intended for children in elementary school.
Class dates: Aug 25 2024, Sep 15, Sep 29, Oct 13, Oct 19, Nov 10, Nov 24, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 15;
Jan 12 2025, Jan 19, Feb 2, Mar 2, Mar 16, Mar 30, Apr 27, May 11, May 17, May 25, Jun 8.
NB! Extra catechism Sat 10 AM - 12:30 PM for children together with their parents on Oct 19 2024 and May 17 2025.
Mass with First Holy Communion: June 7 2025 at 12 PM.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Dec 7 2024 (with Saint Nicholas feast), Apr 12 2025, June 6.
The Way of the Cross: Apr 18 2025 at 10 AM.
The catechism classes in Swedish for children take place every other Sunday after the 9:30 AM mass during the school year. The classes for teenagers are held on every other Sunday 11 AM to 2 PM (year 1) and every Tuesday 5-7 PM (year 2).
Please contact our catechists coordinator Joanna Pestalozzi or the parish priests for more information.
Marriage preparation
Preparation for marriage is a requirement for couples intending to marry in the Catholic Church. The parish offers a marriage preparation course in English on three consecutive Thursdays 7–9 PM, beginning on January 9th 2025. For enrolment and more information, please contact father Gustav Ahlman.
Register in your parish
Have you registered as a parish member in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Stockholm? If not, please fill out a membership registration form, and send it to the parish office for processing. Printed forms can be found in the church vestibule.
The church of Christ the King
The church was built in 1938 and features the largest mosaic in the Nordic countries. The mosaic was gifted to the parish by the Pope Pius XII and it was finished in 1951. It’s surrounded by beautiful frescoes painted by professor Gebhard Utinger.
The mosaic and the frescoes were recently renovated, and we are currently fundraising for the restoration of the choir of Angels on the arches surrounding the sanctuary. We are deeply grateful for your donations for this project.
The English Mass Choir
The English Mass Choir welcomes everyone who would like to sing at the English Mass on Sundays at 6 PM. Join us occasionally or every Sunday. Rehersals start at 5.15 PM.
For more information please contact Samuel Eriksson, tel 0707-35 13 21 or Åsa Dahlström Johansson, tel 0706-253055.
Join The Vocal Ensemble
The Vocal Ensemble is recruiting new singers for Te Deum, an ambitious choral project. See the poster below for more information.
