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It is not easy to grow in faith and close to God. Even in a large and vibrant parish, maybe even more so in a large and vibrant parish, it can be difficult to find a spiritual home. What ministry helps me to find new perspectives? Where can I pray together with others? Where do I find the understanding, I am looking for?
For all of these, please know that we in the faith formation department are always there for you. Call or write us for a chat and we will listen and accompany you towards your next steps.
Many blessings,
The Faith Formation Team:
Suzette Sornborger, Pastoral Associate & Director Dominik Gnirs, Assoc. Director
Highlights
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Do you find it hard to live and love in God’s word? Connecting with a small group of people about faith, matters. It is a great way to dialogue with others, immerse yourself in your faith with prayerful support, and encourages accountability needed for personal spiritual growth. Below are just a few ways to engage: - Mothers of Monica [MOMs] Ministry: All Moms are welcome to join this special ministry, Tuesday nights at 7pm. Last week, Erin S. brought us some joy! We learned a new prayer to remind us that GOD is the other side of our heart. For those who could not join us...remember those best friend necklaces that split down the middle? You kept one side and the other went to your "best friend." Well, make your own shared heart with GOD. Making one half of a heart with one hand place it on your chest (this side represents you). Then form another half heart on your chest with your other hand (this is GOD and our faith). Close the two hands to form a heart. Then for the final act of the prayer...press your palms together in pray at your heart. Remember, we always have GOD beside us in our journey! To find out more about Mothers of Monica, go to MOMs
The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother. -St. Therese of Lisieux - Fishers of Men have been meeting weekly on Zoom, sharing the faith and their lives. Even before the workday starts, these men have been coming together for prayers and conversation on Wednesday mornings.
- Women of St. Monica: meet every Wednesday night via Zoom at 7pm for about 1 hour. This wonderful gathering of women started at the beginning of the pandemic as a place and way for women to come together and share their hopes, fears, cares, and concerns through the vehicle of prayer. They have several facilitators that take turns leading the women in a prayerful experience of scripture and faith sharing. Through this fellowship with God and each other, they are making new connections and journeying together in their call to be women of God. Join us and let’s share our journeys together. Wednesday evening at 7pm. Click Here to Register ot Attend!
- Morning Prayer In morning prayer, we lift up our community and the entire church as well as consecrate our day to the Lord. Join this small community to greet the day with morning praise – prayer with the Psalms of David from the Hebrew Scriptures, petitions and prayer. Morning Prayer
Calendar
Faith Formation Age 3-Grade 8
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Today is the celebration of the Ascension of the Lord, when Jesus was taken to heaven on the fortieth day after Easter and the disciples go forth to preach as Jesus commanded. Jesus also calls us to “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” From this moment on, it is up to us. Jesus asks us to be his hands, feet, eyes, and body to bring about the Kingdom of God to everyone.
Living our Faith in this Easter Season
As we begin to enter into summer, let´s continue to be messengers of hope and love for our family, friends, and neighbors. We offer a few thoughts to ponder:
- With your family, determine how you keep God present in your life while you go about your regular activities and responsibilities. School, work, parish work, recreational activities are ongoing. How do you keep the light of God shining in your life while all about you is questionable? How do you keep from being distracted? Jesus reminds us to love and care for others. Discuss with your family.
- Love is God – Begin each day by thanking God for all the good things in your life.
- Love is Family – How do you show your family that you love them? How do you find ways to show your family members and friends how much you appreciate them?
- Love heals – How can you help people in our family or neighborhood who are sick and not feeling well or suffering?
- Love does what is right – How do you stand up for what you know is right? Do you listen to your heart and mind and tell the truth?
- Love forgives – Sometimes it is hard to forgive. How do you forgive those who have hurt you?
- Love is service in action – How often to you put others first before your own wants?
For more information or questions contact Suzette Sornborger at
- With your family, determine how you keep God present in your life while you go about your regular activities and responsibilities. School, work, parish work, recreational activities are ongoing. How do you keep the light of God shining in your life while all about you is questionable? How do you keep from being distracted? Jesus reminds us to love and care for others. Discuss with your family.
Confirmation
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Teen Confirmation
Our confirmation team continues to accompany the teens through their journey to the sacrament.
Registration is closed for this year.
For more information please go to Teen Confirmation. Contact Dominik Gnirs, (213) 804 7261
We look forward to sprinting ahead with you!
Adult Faith Formation
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RCIA
For more information or questions contact, Suzette Sornborger at or Dominik Gnirs at
Adult Confirmation
Confirmation calls upon us the Holy Spirit, confirming our baptismal call to follow Jesus. Have you not received the sacrament yet and are you an adult? Join us for this year’s adult confirmation preparation, starting this Saturday. For more information, please reach out to Suzette or Dominik. S or .
Catholic Conversations
Catholic Conversations will be back soon!
Check out the Catholic Conversations page for past recordings, upcoming events, speaker bios, and more!
Click Here for the Catholic Conversations page!
Reflections with Jim Finley
Click below for previously recorded Reflections with Jim Finley!
Click Here to Watch the Video.
Gather + Pray + Grow in Christ
'From Wild Man to Wise Man:' A Communal Reading on Male Spirituality
Beginning Sep. 23. Click the link above, or contact Dominik at or (213) 804-7261.
Click Here for the Communal Reading page!
Christian Meditation
We have joined another WCCM group on Tuesday evenings via Zoom for meditation — the facilitator is a former member of our group who now resides in Orange County and leads a group at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Long Beach. Others interested are welcome to join should email: .
Women of St. Monica
“We all have a Wonder Woman inside of us." Women of St. Monica is a faith sharing experience that focuses on bringing out the creative feminine spirit. Through this fellowship with God and each other, we make new connections and journey together in our calling to be women of God
Click here for the Women of St. Monica page!
Mother's of Monica (MOMs) Ministry
Being a mom is one of the most rewarding vocations, but it can also be emotionally taxing, in both good and harmful ways. Mother's of Monica (MOMs) is a weekly gathering of moms from all walks of life, backgrounds, and circumstances. Come be fed so you can feed! - Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Click here for the Mother's of Monica (MOMs) page!
Fishers of Men
The Fishers of Men group is still meeting at their regular time via Zoom meetings, sharing faith and breaking into small groups to have conversations about their journey. Contact Lloyd Fredericks at (310) 493-0933, if you would like to participate.
Click here for the Fishers of Men page!
Scripture Encounter: Saturday Series & Acts of the Apostles
We offer two options for individuals: Saturday Series, drop-ins welcome led by Fr. Prosper. Beginning in May, we will offer a more structured small-group focused study of the Acts of the Apostles. Click below to learn more and register!
Click here for the Scripture Encounter Page!
Mass
Mon–Fri 12:10p - Livestream & Church
Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30a - Church
Sat. 7:30a - Livestream & Church
*No Reservation required to attend daily Mass.
Sat Vigil 4:30p - Outdoors on Hilton School Yard Lawn
Sun 9:30a & 5:30p - Livestream & Church
Sun 11a - Outdoor Communion Procession
Sun 4:30p - Outdoors on Hilton School Yard Lawn
Confession
Mon-Fri 5:30–6p
Please arrive before 6p.
Sat 3:30–4:00p
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St. Monica Catholic Community
725 California Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-566-1500 Contact Us
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