Christ the King Baptist Church is excited to collaborate with a Financial Workshop Facilitator to offer “Secure the Bag: Financial Skills for Life” — a 6-week workshop series tailored for high school students in grades 9–12.

This dynamic and practical series aims to provide young people with real-world financial skills to aid them in making smart money choices now and in the future. Guided by a Financial Workshop Facilitator, each interactive workshop will address crucial topics such as saving, budgeting, building credit, and understanding student loans.

Participants will gain knowledge on how to:

Set realistic short-term and long-term financial goals

Create and manage a personal budget

Begin building strong credit early

Navigate banking basics and avoid common financial scams

Understand the impact of student loans and how to prepare for them

Each one-hour workshop will take place on-site at Christ the King Baptist Church, offering a safe, familiar environment for teens to learn and grow.

Workshop Schedule:

Tuesdays from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

📍 Christ the King Baptist Church

Sept 2: Setting Financial Goals

Sept 9: Budgeting & Saving

Sept 16: Building Strong Credit

Sept 23: Banking 101

Sept 30: Using Your Benefits & Avoiding Financial Scams

Oct 7: Student Loans

Who Can Sign Up?

Youth in grades 9–12 (including current high school graduates and incoming freshmen).

Registration Info:

Sign-up period: August 10–31

Spots are limited — secure your seat early to join this free, transformative opportunity!