PASTOR: FR. KURT NAGEL
PAROCHIAL VICAR: FR. JOSEPH AKOR
4301 88TH AVE SE, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040
Preparation for Baptism (Under 7 Years of Age)
Parents and Godparents are required to complete a baptismal preparation class. We offer the Living Waters baptism class at St. Monica to our parishioners and their godparents. Click here to learn about the Sacrament of Baptism
For more information, please contact:
Heather Miller-Martin, PA for Sacraments
heather@stmonicami.org or 206-232-2900 x.130.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC)
Registration is now open for RCIC! RCIC is offered Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 6:30PM and begins November 29. This curriculum presents the basics of Catholicism for students with minimal catechesis, or as a review, in readiness for the Sacraments. William H. Sadlier’s One Faith, One Lord develops your child’s knowledge and understanding of Catholic teaching through relationship and identity in Jesus, and His Church.
For more information, please contact:
Heather Miller-Martin, PA for Sacraments
heather@stmonicami.org or 206-232-2900 x.130.
Faith Formation (Grades 1-5)
The Faith Formation program, above all else, is Alive! It is an exciting and friendly way for elementary age children to learn about their Catholic Faith. Above all else it strives to help prepare the students to live their faith in a challenging environment. The program runs October through May, following the Mercer Island School District Calendar for days of closure.
Registration is now open for Elementary Faith Formation: Click here to register!
Click here for the Faith Formation program payment form.
The curriculum for this year's Elementary Faith Formation (grade
1/pre-requisite of First Communion; and grades 3-5) will be Our Sunday Visitor’s
Alive in Christ. It's a trusted program that teaches your child how to know and love God, progressively, through the Holy Spirit and Sacred Scripture. (Registration for pre-requisite 1st grade closes on Friday, October 6).
For more information, please contact:
Melissa Stewart, PA for Faith Formation
faithforward@stmonicami.org or 206-232-2900 x.112.
Preparation for 1st Communion & 1st Reconciliation
This is a 2-year program - The prerequisite year consists of year in Faith Formation or Catholic School (1st Grade). The second year consists of the First Communion class concluding with the First Communion Mass (2nd Grade).
Registration is now open for First Communion: Click here to register!
Click here for the Faith Formation program payment form.
Did you know that First Communion is a two-year process beginning in 1st grade? The Archdiocese requires a prerequisite year for all 2nd grade children seeking First Communion in the 2023-24 school year. Attending 1st grade Sunday Faith Formation classes, St. Monica’s School, or another Catholic School, will meet this requirement! The parish curriculums this year will be Alive in Christ for the prerequisite year (1st grade), and Signs of Grace program for First Communion (2nd grade). With these programs your child will receive the required catechesis (1st grade) and prepare to receive the Sacrament of First Reconciliation/Confession (2nd grade) and their First Eucharist/ Communion (2nd grade)! (Classes begin on Sunday, October 1, at 10AM, registration closes on Friday, October 6.) If your child is in the second grade or older and hasn’t done their prerequisite, no worries we are here to help! Please call 206.232.2900 and ask for the Department of Faith Formation!
For more information, please contact:
Heather Miller-Martin, PA for Sacraments
heather@stmonicami.org or 206-232-2900 x.130.
Middle School Youth Group
Middle School Youth Group meets on
Monday nights at 7PM in the Family Center. For more information about Middle School Youth Group, please contact Heather Miller-Martin (PA for Sacraments) at
heather@stmonicami.org or 206-232-2900 x.130.
High School Youth Group
High School Youth Group meets on
Thursday nights at 7PM in the Augustine Room. For more information about High School Youth Group, please contact Sarah Pangallo or Greg Briggs (High School Youth Group Co-Leaders) at
sarah.pangallo21@gmail.com or
greg.briggs@gmail.com.
Preparation for Confirmation (Grades 7-12)
This is a 2-year program - The prerequisite year consists of a year attending a Catholic School or active participation in Youth group. The second year consists of the Confirmation class concluding with the Confirmation Mass. For students enrolled in St. Monica School, these classes are part of the religious curriculum, but all participants (from both School & Parish) must register!
Registration is now open for Confirmation: Click here to register!
Click here for the Faith Formation program payment form.
Did you know that Confirmation is a two-year process starting in 6th grade (and up)? The Archdiocese requires a prerequisite year for all children seeking Confirmation in the 2023-24 school year. Attending St. Monica Youth Group (middle-school on Mon., or high-school on Thurs.), St. Monica’s School, or another Catholic School, will fulfill this requirement! The Confirmation class which begins in 7th grader (and up) will perfect the graces of Baptism. Classes will be held on Sundays between the 9AM and 11AM Mass. This year we introduce a program by Life Teen called Purpose, which prepares students to receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, embrace the Gospel, and answer the many “why?” questions of our Faith. (Classes begin on October 1, at 10AM, registration closes on Friday, October 6).
For more information, please contact:
Heather Miller-Martin, PA for Sacraments
heather@stmonicami.org or 206-232-2900 x.130.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Do you, or someone you know, feel called by God to learn more about the Catholic Faith? You can start exploring Catholicism through a process known as the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA).
For more information, please contact:
Heather Miller-Martin, PA for Sacraments
heather@stmonicami.org or 206-232-2900 x.130.
Preparation for Marriage
Marriage preparation classes are offered quarterly beginning in July and follow the guidelines for the Archdiocese of Seattle. There is a FOCCUS pre-inventory, Catechesis and Theology of Marriage, and a Natural Family Planning component. Couples wishing to get married at St. Monica Parish must first contact Gloria Hardy to request an appointment with Father and a Marriage Preparation Questionnaire
For more information, please contact:
Gloria Hardy, Parish Office Manager
gloria@stmonicami.org or 206-232-2900 x.100.
Registration is now open for our 2024 Bible Studies!
Sign up now for our weekly bible studies! There are two great groups:
- The Tuesday evening group will begin their meetings on January 9 at 6:30PM. This group will be studying “Romans”.
- The Wednesday morning group will begin their meetings on January 10 at 8:30AM (following the morning Mass). They will be studying “The Early Church”.
Click here to register for one of these bible studies. If you need financial assistance to cover the cost of a bible study, please select "pay later" in the registration form and contact Heather Miller-Martin at the parish office 206.232.2900 | heather@stmonicami.org
Saint Monica Men's Group
Father Nagel and Colin Lewis (Parishioner & Teacher at St. Monica School) have invited the men of St. Monica Parish (Ages 19+) to a newly formed Saint Monica Men's Group. The group meets on Sunday evenings at 8:00-9:00PM. Each evening will begin with 15 minutes of prayer in the church. The group will then head to the School Commons for 30-45 minutes of faith discussion based on a reading assignement from a provided book. No sign-up required. We hope to see you at our next meeting whether you completed the reading assignment or not!
Have questions? For more information please contact:
Colin Lewis (Men's Group Co-Leader) clewis@stmonicasea.org
Walking with Purpose Women’s Group
Although the Walking with Purpose Women’s Bible Study began September 28, registration is still open!!! In fact, registration never closes! You can join us any Thursday at 8:30AM (or after school drop-off) in the Family Center. We look forward to reconnecting with those who are returning and are especially excited about meeting those joining us for the first time. Not sure what to expect? Then just drop-in on one of our sessions and see what you think (hint: you will love it!). We look forward to meeting you!! Click here to sign up.
Have questions? For more information please contact:
Niki Baklinski 206-940-6453 (cell), vbaklinski@gmail.com
Faith Formation Resources
Looking for resources to support your faith formation journey? Have questions about an aspect of the Catholic Faith? Want to re-listen to a Sunday Homily?
PASTOR: FR. KURT NAGEL
PAROCHIAL VICAR: FR. JOSEPH AKOR
4301 88TH AVE SE, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040
