Adult Faith Formation

We offer a variety of educational and spiritually enriching opportunities for adults through the year. Whether it’s a lecture series, seasonal prayer services, or a presentation on a current issue, the goal of the program is to "nourish and empower our members in their calling and identity as people of faith, as contributors to the life and work of the Church and as disciples whose mission is to the world."

Men's retreat at Camp Brotherhood where Fr. Treacy, who led St Pat's in the 60's, described how he and Rabbi Levine started an inter-faith program.

An annual men’s retreat and women’s retreat are offered each year in late winter or spring. They are held at a retreat center in the greater Seattle area and are led by local retreat directors.

Two women’s spirituality groups meet regularly for spiritual sustenance and companionship. Each group selects a book with a spiritual theme to use as a guide for reflection and faith-sharing.

A committee of 8-10 parishioners make up the Adult Formation planning team. The committee meets monthly to plan and implement the events and activities. New members are always welcome.

Family Ministry

This ministry is in the process of formation. Our hope is to provide a monthly, if not seasonal opportunity for families to gather for fun, spiritual enrichment or service. In addition, through the children’s faith formation program, resources will be provided through the year that will aid parents in sharing their faith with their children.

The next family night is Sat. May 3, 5-8 pm in the Social Hall. We'll begin with a potluck and follow up with BINGO! Families of all ages invited. For planning, please RSVP to JoAn at the Parish Office.

If you or someone you know is seeking to grow in faith through the Catholic tradition, please contact JoAn Choi at the Parish Center, 206-329-2960.

Have you or someone you know been away from the Church? We welcome Catholics who, for whatever reason, feel hurt, are inactive and wonder what is possible. We would like to listen to your stories.

Many of us for whatever reason, have felt hurt, been inactive and wondered what was possible. We would like to share our stories.

If you are interested, or for more information, please contact JoAn at the Parish Center, 206-329-2960.

Rite of Christian Initiation

RCIA is the process by which new members are brought into the Catholic Church. It is a restoration of the ancient practice of initiation, which initiates candidates into the values of the Christian way of life. Focused on conversion, RCIA is one rite divided into various periods that respect the individual’s journey of faith. The community ritually celebrates the conversion at various points on the journey, culminating with the celebration of baptism, confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil, or the rite of reception for those already baptized.

We have on-going inquiry sessions for anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith or in beginning the initiation process. For those already baptized in another faith, we adapt the process to their needs, while recognizing and honoring their baptism in Christ.