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Upcoming Events

Next Young Adult 1st Sunday Mass & Continental Breakfast:
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Every 1st Sunday of month -
Old St. Patrick's for 11:15 am more >>

Spiritual Direction:
What it is and how to find a director more >>

Parishes...
around the Archdiocese of Chicago offer additional ways to get connected to your peers! more>>


Websites...
Some potentially useful internet resources to support your spiritual journey more>>>

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Volunteer Opportunities:




 

 

 

 

Welcome!

Young Adult Ministry is here for you - young Catholic adults, married or single in your 20s and 30s. The Young Adult Ministry has one purpose: to put people like you in contact with other people and programs that respond to your needs. We're here to help you any way we can.

HOLY COW!

Thank you to all who attended and supported the
Young Adult Ministry Cubs event Fundraiser!

Wrigley Filed Sponsors
John & Caroline Zachary

Inning Sponsors
Patrick & Peggy Burke
Ronald & Marlene Derdzinski
Jeremy & Teri Dhein
Brad Gibson
Maureen Maher & Tom Pendry
James & Martha O’Donnell

Player Sponsors
Catherine Bronkenshire
Michael Cahill & Catherine O’Connell-Cahill
John Hall & Kris Sampson
DjDesigns (Jackie Mathews & Dave Samson)
Jeff & Mary Josephs
Ernie & Mary Kaminski
David S. Mann
Charlie & Wanda Menghini
Patrick Nuget
David & Diane Ryan
Clem & Rosemary Ryan

THANK YOU!

 

Thanks to all who participated in Theology-on-Tap, 2008!

Theology-on-Tap (TOT) is a speaker and conversation series for people in their 20s and 30s to learn more about the Catholic faith, make connections between faith and everyday life, and enter into conversation with your peers.

Grief Support Group
On the Journey, a grief support group, has been organized for all in their 20s and 30s who are grieving the death of a loved one. more>>
Listen to the Light Show
Young Adult Ministry hosts "The Light Show" every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9:00 in the morning on Radio 820 AM. Hosts Fr. John Cusick & Dr. Kate DeVries discuss a variety of topics relating to the connection between faith and life for young adults. Listen to Past Shows
Below are 2 Concrete options for Reaching Out to Young Adults in your parish:

Within These Walls - create a brochure for teaching the signs and symbols found within your church building. Invite all who enter your church to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning behind various signs/symbols, and how they work in our lives today.

The 3rd Moment of a Sacrament - The 1st moment is preparation; the 2nd is the the actual celebration of the sacrament. The 3rd moment is follow-up. Consider this strategy of evangelization for building a relationship with parents who have recently had a child baptized.
Volunteers are still needed to assist with rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Katrina. A note from Fr. Cusick.
What Does It Mean to be Catholic as an Adult?
For those looking to learn more about the Catholic faith, we suggest connecting to any of the following resources:
Books of Interest Articles of Interest Websites of Interest

Curious Catholics Gathering
We all know young adults who are Catholic, but, for various reasons, are not as active in our Church as they might be... more >>

YACHT Club News
YACHT stands for "Young Adult Catholics Hanging Together." Join us when you can for food for your body and soul! more >>

First Sunday Mass
Young Adults gather at Old St. Patrick's Church in downtown Chicago at 11:15 am for Mass the first Sunday of every month, followed by a continental breakfast in the church hall. If this is your first time, join us at the first timer's table right after Mass (details will be given at Mass).

The Young Adult Ministry Office
is Looking for Volunteers...
If you are in your 20s or 30s and have some time and talent to share, please condister joining teams of your peers to work on specific projects. more >>

Looking to Do Young Adult Ministry Well?
The "How To" Book on Young Adult Ministry Is in its 3rd Printing! Fr. John Cusick and Ms. Kate DeVries have co-authored a book containing strategies for doing Young Adult Ministry well. The Basic Guide to Young Adult Ministry is available through Orbis Books, Box 308, Maryknoll, New York, 10545-0308; 800.258.5838; www.orbisbooks.com.

YAM Article Archive
Revisit articles by prominent Catholic officials, Fr. John Cusick
and Ms. Kate DeVries. Articles>>

Hispanic Young Adult Ministry
Are you or someone you know might be looking to gather with other Hispanic young adults? If so, please contact Jorge Rivera, Coordinator of Hispanic Young Adult Ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago. For more information Jorge can be reached at 312.738.1080 ext. 15 or email at oficinapjh@aol.com.

Hispanic Young Adults of Waukeegan

Diocese of Joliet
Paul Jarzembowski, Catechetical Associate
phone: 815-727-6411 ext. 261
email: pjarzembowski@dioceseofjoliet.org

 Charis Ministry: The Jesuit Outreach to Young Adults
Charis Ministries provides opportunities for spiritual growth in the Catholic tradition for young adults, ages 20-40, utilizing the gifts of Ignatian Spirituality. That includes the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, and the general heritage of Ignatian prayer and discernment. Charis offers numerous retreats every year.

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