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# Laugh with Catechism at the Methodist church
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/laugh-with-catechism-at-the-methodist-church/
- Published: 2002-10-24T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T00:48:50.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Community, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Daily Press staff*

First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica is taking a humorous approach to fundraising this weekend.

On Saturday, Oct. 26, actress and writer Maripat Donovan has the saints on her side as she presents “Late Nite Catechism,” a one woman show presenting a hilarious view of religious education.

The First United Methodist Church will use all proceeds from the event to promote and enhance the youth programs of the church. Those programs include summer day camp, vacation bible school, Sunday school programs and supplies and youth groups for ages 10 –18.

As part of the Sisters Adult Catechism class, participants are invited to ask and answer questions pertaining to the Catholic faith and how it relates to other faiths as well. Organizers promise that you will smile, chuckle and outright laugh as she guides people through the class.

Regular tickets are $75, which includes the reception, dinner, the show, plus a chance to win the grand prizes. Prizes include a weekend getaway in Big Bear with accommodations in a cabin that sleeps eight with all the amenities; a catered five course dinner for 10 at your house by Paula Wilson and Tania Batson; or a personal parking place for one year in the church parking lot.

Tickets at the “Patron Saint Table” are $1,000 and includes the reception, dinner and show for 10 people, plus 10 chances to win one of the three grand prizes Tables will be named after a patron saint that ticket holders can choose. You may invite guests to your table. Patron sponsor tables will be reserved. All others will be open for general seating.

The reception begins at 5:30 p.m., dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church is located at 1008 11th St., on the corner of Washington Avenue.

Tickets can be purchased at the church during regular office hours. Child care is provided for those under 12 years old.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on October 24, 2002.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/102402.pdf?ref=smdp.com)