Welcome to our landing page for all things St. Monica Youth Ministry! We are partnered with Sacred Heart Church as a Parish Family, and all are welcome to join us at either location as we follow the path that leads to Jesus! Want to serve in Youth Ministry? We are still looking for adults to volunteer for our J-Walkers Middle School group on Wednesdays 4:00PM-5:00PM! If you are interested, please email Kelsey Heintz (contact information provided below).

Emmaus Youth Ministry

Click here to register for Emmaus Youth Groups! Middle School “J-Walkers” meet on Wednesdays from 4:00PM-5:00PM and "High School 6:35” meet on Wednesdays from 6:35PM-8:05PM.

J-Walkers Halloween Party (MS)

This Wednesday, October 29, the Middle School Youth Group will have a Halloween Party! Join us for friends, games, and lots of candy! 4PM-5PM in the Sacred Heart Youth Room. With any questions, please contact Kelsey Heintz (contact information provided below).

High School 6:35 (HS Youth Group)

This Wednesday, October 29, the High School Youth Group will be attending the last night of the Sacred Heart Parish Mission with Fr. Jim Sichko. Join us for a great talk at 7PM in the Sacred Heart Church. With any questions, please contact Sharon Phillips (contact information provided below).

Cemetery Prayer Crawl (HS)

Memento Mori "Remember Your Death"

Join High School 6:35 on Wednesday, November 5, from 6:25-8:15PM, as we pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory! We'll meet at Sacred Heart Church to carpool. Click here to complete the RSVP form for this special off-campus event!With any questions, please contact Sharon Phillips (contact information provided below).

HS Catholic Youth Convention

Join us at St. Martin’s University in Lacey on Saturday, November 15, for the annual Catholic Youth Convention, for High School students in the Archdiocese of Seattle. This year’s theme is: Saints in the Making! This faith-filled day includes live worship music, games, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, adoration, and Mass with Bishop Schuster. The cost is $65 per youth (scholarships from the Archdiocese and/or from our Parish Family are available). Click here to register.

TO JOIN OUR GROUP: You must forward your registration confirmation email to sharon@stmonicami.org to confirm your spot in our group and to coordinate rides to/from the event. A small additional fee will be included for transportation and dinner on the way back. Let’s become saints together!

Youthsgiving Dinner (MS & HS)

Save the date (Thursday, November 20) for the Emmaus Youth Ministry Youthsgiving Dinner! More information about this event will be provided soon. With any questions, please contact Sharon Phillips or Kelsey Heintz (contact information provided below).

Sharon Phillips

PA for High School Youth Ministry

Hello all! My name is Sharon and it's my joy to enter my second year in this parish family and to continue serving you all in faith. Some fun facts about me are that I love trying new foods, watching any kind of sports, all things music, and building community! I am a big fan of quality time and that includes getting to know you, so please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself and your families to me. Keep an eye peeled for our next phase of program updates for this school year and pray for our youth ministry! 

Sharon can be reached at sharon@stmonicami.org or 206-232-2900 x.118.

Kelsey Heintz

PA for Middle School Youth Ministry

Hello all! My name is Kelsey Heintz and I am so excited to be the new Middle School youth and campus minister for St. Monica's and Sacred Heart! I have been volunteering in youth ministry at my home parish for the past ten years and I am looking forward to building a fun and lasting program for this parish family! Some fun facts about me are that I am a licensed Esthetician, I'm an only child, and I have my black belt in taekwondo! In my free time I love spending time with my friends, reading, traveling, or learning a new hobby. I can't wait to meet you so feel free to say hi if you see me!

Kelsey can be reached at kelsey@stmonicami.org or 206-232-2900.

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