How do we help our children find peace of heart through the practice of faith?
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“Preparing and going to NCYC was nerve-racking. I had no idea what to expect from this type of conference. All of my doubts and worries quickly diminished as I realized that I was surrounded by 25,000 other teenagers who were also there to learn more about their faith. Every single day was full of keynote speakers, smaller group reflections, singing, and meeting new people from all across the country. Some of my favorite speakers…”
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I want to remember the excitement, the fun, the people, the quotes, and the community. During the week, I felt so close to God and I was so content. I learned a lot. Emi Giagrande
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I want to remember all the friends that I made from all over the country, from California to Canada. I also want to remember all the lessons I got out of the talks and the stories of grace. They had guest speakers come in and talk about God but also about life, and things that happen in life. I’ve gotten to take away so many lessons. I will also never forget the welcoming community and all my friends. I will cherish the memories I made forever
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Youth Ministry needs a few hours of your time for a GOOD Cause!
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We commissioned our newest Eucharistic minister this past Sunday at the 10:300 Mass. During the commissioning we were reminded of the importance of receiving the Eucharist and being willing to bring the Body of Christ to others. Yianni chose to serve as a Eucharistic Minister after he received the sacrament of Confirmation in March. The next formation meeting to serve as a Eucharistic Minister is on May 11th after the 5:00 Mass. Email kmcmillan@stbenedict.com if you would like to attend.
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The Holy Name Society supports the youth ministry at our parish in so many ways. Their generosity to our Vision participant and to the support of the development of our young people's faith makes a difference! We are grateful!
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Sign up to participate in Youth Ministry events and service opportunities. Live Your Faith Everyday!
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You will benefit from some of the best speakers from across campus and across the country whose stories, witness, and humor will challenge you to expand your imagination and deepen your faith. Whether you are in the large group setting as one of 360 teenagers from across the country or in the small group with 7 other teens your own age, you will find yourself in a vibrant and welcoming community…read more
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Join us for ALPHA on March 20th as we explore some of life’s important questions. This week we’ll talk about: “Jesus: Who is he?” and answer this question and others: “What would you want to be famous for?’ and “Why do you think Jesus is so famous?’ We start at 5:00pm in the basement of St Ben’s church. 2215 N Irving Park Rd. Dinner is served.
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Vision is 5 day retreat helping high school students focus on their gifts and how to live their faith every day.
Incoming freshman through Senior high students are invited to live for a week on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. While you are there you will hear from some of the best speakers
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Join us for ALPHA on March 20th as we explore some of life’s important questions. This week we’ll talk about: “Jesus: Who is he?” and answer this question and others: “What would you want to be famous for?’ and “Why do you think Jesus is so famous?’ We start at 5:00pm in the basement of St Ben’s church. 2215 N Irving Park Rd. Dinner is served.
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Join the conversation about life’s important questions. ALPHA 4 Youth begins March 13th at 5:00pm in the St Benedict Church basement. We’ll start with a meal together and then share some thoughts. http://bit.ly/AlphaExplore
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On March 28th at 7: 00pm a group of young people from our parish will receive the sacrament of Confirmation. These young people have been preparing for two years for this moment of Grace. As they complete the final month of preparation to receive the sacrament, St Benedict Youth Ministry would like to extend an invitation to our parishioners to pray for one of these young people, by name.
Read MoreTeens, Would you like to do something to raise awareness and raise money to end Word Hunger? Fasting has a long history in our faith as a way of strengthening our spiritual life. CRS Food Fast connects the tradition of Catholic fasting with global hunger and it’s so much more than skipping a few meals…
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This Sunday at 10:30am
You are invited to gather with our community in a special way. Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLW) will be offered, and all children present will be invited to pray together around the altar. No matter what the size or configuration of your family, we hope you consider joining us for this celebration!
How will you grow in faith this summer?
Opportunities to Grow in Faith this summer and beyond.
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“Listening”, and “loving” are words of action. They don’t seem like they should be considered action words because the action both words require, is subtle. They aren’t the kind of verbs that cause us to perspire or be short of breath but, they certainly do require being actively engaged in a relationship where communication is involved.
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A Joy-Filled group of young people helped prepare our church for the start of Advent.
Read MoreLast Sunday, November 18th, the parish of St Benedict headed over to St Paul’s House on California to help do a little holiday decorating for the people who live there. It was such a joy to participate in such a parish wide effort. The Holy Name Society offered to purchase the tree for decorating. The school children creatively made ornaments from recycled materials. There were enough ornaments to decorate 3 trees. Such creativity was a delight as we hung the ornaments and engaged in conversation with the residents. A group of about 10 teens from Youth Ministry and a few of their parents joined in the decorating as did several ladies and families, from the parish. When the residents came in to help it became a real party with cookies, hot chocolate and some absolutely delightful conversation…
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