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!
Preparation for Confirmation
Our preparation program for the Sacrament of Confirmation focuses on a series of transformative retreats in place of weekly classes. These retreats are designed not only to cover all the essential topics required by the Archdiocese of Seattle for Confirmation, but also to provide our youth with profound opportunities to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. Through this immersive retreat experience, our 7th graders who are ready to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation will engage in:
- In-depth Exploration: Each retreat will delve into specific components of our faith, guided by our Catholic teachings and tradition.
- Community Building: Each confirmation candidate will be placed into a small group at our first retreat with a small group leader that will walk with them for the entire year. Small groups will have at least 3 additional meetings outside of the retreats and they aim to strengthen friendships and provide additional opportunities for spiritual growth and encouragement with other people in the same stage of life as them.
- Personal Encounter: We aim to create an atmosphere where each participant can encounter Christ personally, through prayer, reflection, and the sacraments. Building this relationship with Christ is a key part of Sacrament preparation as this is the most important relationship one will have in their life.
2025-2026 Program Information
The key dates and requirements for our 2025-2026 program year are provided below. Please note, that attendance at all retreats and small group meetings is mandatory in order to meet the Sacrament requirements for Confirmation. More information regarding paperwork will be sent out to those who register.
- Sunday, October 5, 2025: Registration Deadline
- Saturday, October 18, 2025: Retreat 1 @ St. Monica (9:30AM-5PM)
- By November 14, 2025: Submit their Baptism Certificate (if they weren’t baptized at St. Monica’s or Sacred Heart), their Confirmation sponsor forms, and their Confirmation Saint project.
- Sunday January 11, 2026: Retreat 2 @ Sacred Heart (9AM-6PM) (Confirmation sponsors will also need to attend a portion of this retreat)
- Saturday, March 28-Sunday, March 29, 2026: Retreat 3 @ TBD
- By April 1, 2026: Submit their Confirmation elect form and eight volunteer hours .
(If your student attends St. Monica School, they will still need to submit all the same paperwork, Saint project, and volunteer hours, however they will have their Confirmation class in school with Mr. Lewis. They will be required to attend our third retreat in March, but they do not need to attend our other retreats.)
For more information, please contact:
Kelsey Heintz, PA for Middle School Youth Ministry
kelsey@stmonicami.org or 206-232-2900.
Meet Sharon Phillips, Pastoral Assistant 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.
Meet Kelsey Heintz, Pastoral Assistant 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.
