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Holy Fire reaches more than 12,000 students online

Thousands of middle school students from the Archdiocese of Chicago gathered with their classmates on Nov. 5 and 6 to get fired up in their faith.

Minister uses his life experiences to help at-risk youth in Pilsen

After serving 10 years in prison, André Rodríguez, 43, decided that his reintegration into society would largely consist of preventing young people from making wrong decisions about the course of their lives.

Teens from Western Springs spreading Easter joy to underserved

The spirit of Easter visited St. John of the Cross Parish in Western Springs a little early when on March 14 teens in the parish youth ministry program assembled Easter baskets to be delivered to children in underserved communities.

Holy Fire draws 7,500 Catholic youth over two days

About 7,500 middle school students sang, danced and shared their faith Oct. 18 and 19 at Holy Fire Chicago, a gathering intended to help students in sixth to ninth grade reflect on and witness to their Catholic faith in a daylong event.

Cardinal Cupich blesses NCYC pilgrims

Cardinal Cupich celebrated Mass Sept. 21 at Sacred Heart Parish, Palos Hills, and blessed teenagers who plan to attend the National Catholic Youth Conference Nov. 21-23 in Indianapolis. NCYC is open to high school-age students.

Warriors for Peace: Helping youth combat violence in Gage Park

For the youth of Gage Park on the city’s South Side, the traumatic experience of witnessing gun violence is commonplace. But thanks to Warriors for Peace, the youth group of St. Gall Parish, 5511 S. Sawyer Ave., the neighborhood’s young people have a safe space to express themselves.

Singing, dancing and prayer part of third Holy Fire youth event

Over 10,000 youth from five states turned out Oct. 25 and 26 to praise Jesus in song, pray and listen to inspirational speakers as part of the third Holy Fire gathering held at UIC Pavilion.

Youth group members consecrate themselves to Mary

A group with a mission to evangelize young Hispanics in the United States now has 21 Chicago-area members who have consecrated their lives to Mary.

Youth group sends gifts, letters to military

Many of the men and women serving in the military spend Christmas away from their families. To let them know they are remembered, on Dec. 10 St. Gabriel’s youth group made Christmas care packages for 18 military members from their Canaryville neighborhood.

Mega event set to inspire youth with music and faith

Middle-school students can experience the same style of evangelization and worship and praise that...
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