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.
Order of Christian Initiation for Children (OCIC/RCIC)
Registration is now open for OCIC/RCIC! OCIC/RCIC is offered Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 6:30PM and begins October 7. 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. Registration is closed.
Click here for updated class calendar: Calendar
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 September through May, following the Mercer Island School District Calendar for days of closure. Classes begin on September 29, 2024, at 10AM. Registration open, please click here. Registration closed for 1st Grade prerequisite year .
Click here for updated class calendar: Calendar
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). Classes begin on September 29, 2024, at 10AM. Registration closed.
Click here for updated class calendar:
Calendar
For more information, please contact:
Heather Miller-Martin, PA for Sacraments
heather@stmonicami.org or 206-232-2900 x.130.
Middle School & High School Youth Ministry
During the school year, Middle School and High School Youth Groups meet weekly on the St. Monica Church campus. A variety of other events and activities are offered throughout the year.
Click here for our youth ministry landing page.
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! Classes begin on September 29, 2024, at 10AM. Registration closed.
Click here for updated class calendar: Calendar
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.
Adult Bible Study Groups
New Bible Studies will begin in the Fall. Stay tuned for more information.
Saint Monica Men's Group
The Men's Group is not meeting during the Summer months. It will resume this Fall.
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 Woman’s Group Invitation
Plan your fall now, putting Christ at the center of your schedule. Sign up for Woman’s Group Bible Study where we grab our coffee, get real, lean into relationship with Christ and transform our hearts…together! Come join us! Click here to register.
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
