OLW Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry

Wayside has a dynamic and ever-growing Youth Ministry Program! The Sr. High Youth Ministry is called W.T.G.I.F. (Wayside Teens Growing in Faith). The Jr.High program is S.T.A.F.F. (Seeking The Answers. Finding Faith). The basic idea is that we try to offer many different opportunities that specifically interest individual teens and fit their hectic schedules. So jump on into the site and see what fits your style:

Peer Ministry (Small group based faith sharing community)
S.A.L.T. (Service/Summer Mission Trip)
CYO Basketball
Liturgical Ministries (Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Music)
Outreaches (Topic orientated, once-a-month teen gathering-perfect for the first timers)
Core Team
Kairos Retreat
S.T.A.F.F. (Jr. High)

To contact us by phone, please call Kevin in the Youth Ministry Office at (847) 253-5353 ext. 241. If there is no one to take your call, please leave a message on our voice mail. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.

MISSION STATEMENT

In partnership with all teens, whom we love and value, we will create an environment where all can know Jesus and grow in God's love.

HIGH SCHOOL and JR. HIGH SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Our Lady of the Wayside Youth Ministry is excited to “beef up” our service component. Each month, both the high school and junior high levels will have an opportunity to engage in a meaning outreach to those in need of a little extra care, comfort, and assistance. (Service Hours are available.) Come be a part of this amazing venture.

TEEN MINISTERED MASS

Twice a month, usually the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, there is a special Teen Ministered Mass (TMM) at 11:30 a.m. This is a regular parish liturgy yet the teens play a particular role of service within the litugical ministries. Youth lead the music (contemporary praise), act as Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers, plus the 8th graders serve as Greeters/Ushers. Check it out; it is a fresh and inspiring way to worship our Lord.

October-December 2011 Liturgical Minister Schedule

HIGH SCHOOL PEER MINISTRY

Sponsor a Bible and/or Youth Catechism for a Teen!

Please consider sponsoring a Bible or Youth Catechism for one of the teens in OLW Peer Ministry. We invite all members of OLW parish to participate in this show of support for our youth.

Bible/Catechism Sponsor Form

CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL (W.T.G.I.F.) EVENTS

General event details and forms are below.

July, 2012

Summer Mission Trip: July 15-21, 2012 (Spots are very limited--Registration begins Dec. 4, 2011 at 6:45 p.m.)
- Information/Registration Packet

June 2012

Camp WOW June 22-25
- Camp WOW Conselor Application (due no later than Sunday, Jan 9)

February 2012

Kairos 13 Retreat on February 17-20, 2012
- Information Brochure and Registration
- Permission Form (due January 17, 2012)

November, 2011

Kairos 11 Retreat on November 4-7, 2011
NCYC (National Catholic Youth Celebration) in Indianapolis, IN on Nov 17-20, 2011
- Full Application (due September 22, 2011-must be notarized!)

August 2011

2011-2012 Peer Ministry forms due by Monday, August 15, 2011

Also see the Youth column in the bulletin.

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY (S.T.A.F.F.) DOCUMENTS 2011-2012

S.T.A.F.F. Brochure

Peer Council

Peer Council First Year Application
Peer Council Veteran Application

CURRENT JUNIOR HIGH (S.T.A.F.F.) EVENTS

Details and forms for events are below.

2011-2012 Calendar of Events
The complete list of events for this year!

June 2012

Camp WOW June 22-25 (7th and 8th grade)
- Registration and Information
  - All RE/Veterans/School 8th Grade: Oct. 4, 2011
  - School 7th Grade: Oct. 5, 2011
Camp WOW June 9-12 (6th grade)
- Registration and Information
  - RE: Oct. 4, 2011
  - School: Oct. 6, 2011

Also see the Youth column in the bulletin.

ADULT PLANNING TEAM

Mr. Kevin O’Connell, Youth Director - Email

Senior High

Carl Hundraisser
Alan Wozniak
Amanda Wozniak
Carisa Wozniak
Colleen Wozniak

Junior High

Kathy O’Neill

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