Children and Youth
Being Disciples and Making Disciples of Children and Young Adults

Children's Formation

Religious Education is our Children’s Faith Formation for students in Elementary School (Kindergarten-5th grade) and prepares students for a relationship with Christ. Each year builds upon the last as children learn to walk with Jesus.

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For any questions, please email or call:
Bethany Larson, Coordinator of Religious Education
[email protected]
224-345-7152

or

Theresa Storto, Administrative Assistant Evangelization and Formation
[email protected]
224-345-7213

EDGE (Confirmation)

EDGE is our middle school youth ministry and confirmation preparation program. Over the course of three years, youth will be discipled by mentors and become equipped to become lifelong Catholics living out their faith as missionary disciples.

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For any questions, please email or call:
Christina Hudson, Director of Youth Ministry
[email protected]
224.345.7213

Life Teen

Life Teen helps high school students become disciples through friendship, serving others, and in building their relationship with Jesus through prayer and the sacraments during weekly Life Nights. Teens will also have the opportunity to come together for service projects, social nights, and summer mission trips.

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For any questions, please email or call:
Christina Hudson, Director of Youth Ministry
224.345.7214
[email protected]

Vacation Bible School

Discover faith, friendship, and fun at Vacation Bible School. Open to all children, our inclusive program offers engaging activities, stories, and crafts. Join us for a memorable week in a safe, faith-filled environment. Join us this summer for SCUBA- Diving into Friendship with God on Monday, June 10th-Thursday, June 13th 2024

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For any questions, please email or call:
Bethany Larson, Coordinator of Religious Education
[email protected]
224-345-7152

Open Doors Ministry

Open Doors Ministry provides inclusive faith formation for individuals and families with diverse needs through mentoring and adaptive programming.  All individual needs are considered in preparing for the Sacraments.
Registration for Open Doors is held in conjunction with the other children and youth ministries each spring for the upcoming school year.

To participate or volunteer, please contact:
Kathryn Coughlin
[email protected]

Parent Volunteering

We love to have parents involved in the formation of their children’s faith. To get connected with volunteer opportunities in our children’s ministries, please contact Theresa Storto.

Theresa Storto, Administrative Assistant Evangelization and Formation
[email protected]
224-345-7213