Faith Formation

Baptism Prep
A volunteer team provides parents with a process of preparing for and celebrating the Baptism of their children.

Communion Prep/Reconciliation Prep
This is a two-year process that prepares second grade children to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, enabling their parents to cooperate in the process. Volunteers assist with the process.

Confirmation Prep: Andrea King 425-255-3132x2239.
Within the Confirmation program there are the following opportunities for service: Planners, organizers, teachers, presenters, small group facilitators, sponsors who prepare the youth of our community for the Sacrament of Confirmation every other year. Training is provided.

Faith Formation Commission
A team gathers once a month to consult with Parish staff in setting the direction for all Faith Formation Programs. Open to all interested in education.

Marriage Preparation
This team sets up and implements the preparation process for couples about to get married in the Catholic Church. Open to any couple, married for at least five years. Training is provided.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Sessions are held on Monday evenings beginning in mid-September and lasting through Pentecost, (mid-May). A team of volunteers enable non-Catholics to learn about the Roman Catholic Church and to celebrate rituals which lead to their entrance into the Church. Sponsors are needed to assist each participant. This is an excellent opportunity to renew your own faith.

Returning Catholics
The Returning Catholics program gives those interested in reconnecting with the Catholic Church an opportunity to answer questions and concerns about the Church. Volunteers serve on the team or as companions for the returning Catholics. The program is a commitment of 6 to 8 weeks in fall and spring.

Sacramental Updating
Volunteers teach and prepare small groups of children for the reception of Baptism, Reconciliation and/or Eucharist. The program exists for the sacramental preparation of students past second grade.

Scripture Study
Volunteer group facilitators and presenters help enrich the process of conversion in reflecting on sacred scripture as parishioners explore and understand Scripture. Sessions are held on both Tuesday mornings and evenings, September through May.

Sonshine Days-Vacation Bible School: Lynne Shioyama 425-255-3132 x2231
Volunteers provide a week of study through story, song, craft, and community for children ages 4 - 11. Tasks in this ministry include teaching lessons, leading crafts, involvement in music, planning team, preparing materials, nursery help, and general assistance. Program is held in late June.

Spanish Sacramental Prep 425-255-3132
Classes are provided to those who speak Spanish and wish to be married.

Spanish Sacramental Prep 425-255-3132
Classes provided on Saturday mornings to prepare Spanish speaking children in the preparation for Reconciliation and Communion. Volunteers will assist in teaching children or adults.

Tribunal Advocate: (Marriage Advocate) Father Gary 425-255-3132 x2224
Marriage Advocates work on annulments of marriages, processing paperwork with the goal of freeing a person to marry in the Catholic Church. Training is provided by the archdiocese.

Youth Ministry: (Junior and Senior High) Joy Galvez 425-255-3132x2239
The goal of Youth Ministry is to give junior and senior high school students a safe environment in which to grow in faith. Volunteers should be interested in working with teens, and should be able to care for and share with them. Training is provided