“I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance!” John 10:10
Youth Ministry News and Events
All high school teens are invited to join us at our youth nights every Thursday this summer starting June 4th from 7-8:30 PM. We will meet outside on the North Lawn. Please bring a lawn chair.
We gather to discuss life, have fun, eat good food and most importantly seek God as we support and challenge each other in the adventure of faith!
Some of our activities are off-site like service projects and fun outings. For those activities you will need permission forms.
Come when you can and bring a friend!
This fall…
Thursday, Sept. 3rd – Back to School BarBecue
With Message from Fr Andrew!
North Lawn 7-8:30 PM
Please RSVP to efutterer@smip.org
Bring a lawn chair if possible!
Thursday, Sept. 10th – Identity and Worth in Christ
With Mr Keane (Confirmation Mentor)
Thursday, Sept. 17th FAMILY NIGHT – Called to Community
5:30-5:50 PM Liturgy of the Hours (Optional)
6-7:00 PM Family Meal in Cana Hall/Unity Room
7-8:00 PM Family fun!
Bring a board game or join a table.
*This event is for all 7th-12th grade teens AND Families
If mom or dad can’t come…teens will sit at a teen only table!
Siblings invited too! No charge but if interested in helping please reach out…we will need some help!
Thursday, Sept. 24th – Outdoor Movie “The Chosen”
North Lawn by the Adoration Chapel, 7-8:30 PM
Please stop by the chapel to pray through some of our Teen’s prayer cards!
You can also fill out a new card or find your card and add to it at anytime.
Steubenville 2026 is here! Last year 25 teens and 6 chaperones from SMI attended the 1st ever “Steubenville Joliet” and had an awesome weekend! Sign ups are now open!
Steubenville Youth Conferences, held at 16 different sites around the country every summer, host thousands of teens for dynamic speakers, praise and worship experiences, outside fun, and a chance to connect with God and other teens.
Cost is $340 and includes T-shirt, all meals, and two night stay at Benedictine University. There are scholarship and fundraising opportunities, and also generous parishioners who offered financial assistance to those who may need it. Please don’t let the cost stop you. With God’s help, we will find a way for your teen to attend!
Please email Eric at efutterer@smip.org to sign up or with any questions.
For more information or to register for any of these events, please contact:
Eric Futterer
St. Mary Immaculate Youth Formation Coordinator
(815) 436-2651 ext. 814
efutterer@smip.org