What is Youth Ministry?

Youth Ministry is the response of the Christian Community to the needs of the young people and the sharing of the unique gifts of youth with the larger community. (Renewing the Vision; A framework for Catholic Youth Ministry 1997 by the USCCB)

The Goals of Youth Ministry are:

  • EMPOWERMENT - To help young people live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today

  • PARTICIPATION - To invite youth to responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community

  • GROWTH - To encourage the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person

At St. Benedict Parish we seek to achieve these goals in a variety of ways including service, community building and prayer

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Take the Disciple Maker Index Survey
Take the Disciple Maker Index Survey

Every three years parishes are asked to encourage parishioners to take the DMI survey. The results help shaped the future. Take the survey today. Read more…

VBC Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God July 20- 24
VBC Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God July 20- 24

Vacation Bible Camp is open for registration. Register your camper today for Rainforest Falls! Rainforest Falls will be a fun filled week of bible stories, songs, crafts and so much more. Running July 20-24th from 9:00-12:30. Come play with us at the Rainforest Falls, where faith and fun meet!

Eucharistic Adoration on Thursday, February 5th
Eucharistic Adoration on Thursday, February 5th

Spend some time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome, invited and encouraged to attend.

Souper Bowl of Caring
Souper Bowl of Caring

Let’s Kick off something great! Food Drive beginning on Super Bowl Sunday. Read more here…

Thank you for supporting our Veteran Kindness Bag Collection
Thank you for supporting our Veteran Kindness Bag Collection

Thank you to all who supported the Youth Ministry, Veteran Kindness Bag Drive. We created over 50 gift bags for Veterans.

Holy Week Schedule
Holy Week Schedule

Participate in the solemn commemoration of Holy Week.

The Boy from Milan: Stories of Carlos Acutis/Based on a True Saint
The Boy from Milan: Stories of Carlos Acutis/Based on a True Saint

Watch these true stories about Blessed Carlos Acutis who will be Canonized a Saint on April 27th. He loved computers, pokemon and Jesus.

Attention All Liturgical Ministers
Attention All Liturgical Ministers

ATTENTION ALL LITURGICAL MINISTERS

 If you are a Lector, a Eucharistic Minister, a Cantor, an Usher, a Live Streamer or a Childrens' Liturgy of the Word Minister.......this IMPORTANT message is for you.

An Evening of Lagniappe - A Fundraiser for Youth Ministry
An Evening of Lagniappe - A Fundraiser for Youth Ministry

EnJoy An Eveneing of Lagniappe, our parish youth ministry fundraiser, February 1st from 6:30-9:30pm. Support our young people!

St Kateri Relic
St Kateri Relic

On Saturday january 5th we will have a relic of St Kateri at the 5:00pm Mass. All are invited to attend Mass and hear about Saint Kateri Tekakwitha.

With grateful hearts we completed our week- we promise, we’ll be back!
Produce anyone? We bagged produce for Tuesday’s food distribution. Ba nan nas!
These awesome people washed about 150 bins, today. A- Maz- ing!
Punny Friday- Maggie: Where does this lightbulb go? Emma: Watt?
Today we helped with an important mailing, organized a room, helped Sister Kate and brought some supplies to the basement. Maybe a pic of the clean room tomorrow 🤞
Yesterday’s work included organizing and cleaning some outdoor spaces. It’s great to be able to support such a vital and essential Mission!
Today we helped create bags for Senior citizens in the Mission of Our Lady of Angels. The are delivered to the homes of the Seniors by the Volunteers and the police in the neighborhood. @stbenschicago
High school service week at Mission of Our Lady of Angels. It was good to be able to support the community by serving, today. Looking forward to tomorrow!
Youth Ministry is getting together tonight. Share your thoughts. Tonight at 8:00. DM if you need the link.
Join in tonight’s conversation at 8:00pm. DM for the Zoom link.

Fright Walk Memories

Thank You To All Our Participants, Parents and Guests!!!

Resources for Prayer

 

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In the first 12 minutes our Pope shares his hope for Young people. An Absolutely moving response.

Imagine the Possibilities ~Youth Ministry at St. Ben’s