HIGH SCHOOL CATECHESIS
At the beginning of freshman year, we place each teen in a small group with their peers and one or two adult leaders. Not only will they attend faith formation sessions here, they will also participate in service, community and spiritual activities as a group. We hope that this comprehensive approach helps to lay a stable foundation for them to experience God's grace through the sacrament of Confirmation. As part of the preparation for Confirmation, our freshmen and sophomores gather for catechetical sessions throughout the school year. To learn more about the curriculum, please click here.
During our catechetical sessions, our groups meet at 10:00 AM with 9th grade in the Parish Center and 10th grade in the Upper Room. We will spend some time breaking open our topic for the day with hospitality provided. After the large group session, groups will break out to meeting rooms to watch the Chosen videos and discuss them together. Everyone is encouraged to join us at 12:00 PM Mass for a youth-led celebration. We will need youth and adults to help with hospitality, lectoring, music, greeting, and as ministers of communion. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Youth Ministry Office.
The Chosen series is based on the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) which is used for people who are joining the Catholic church. It is meant to be comprehensive and to be experienced in order and with group based discussion. We understand that there may be some serious reasons for someone to miss one of our sessions and we try to work with you. If you are unable to attend one of the catechetical sessions, you must contact the Youth Ministry Office to make-up the session prior to the next meeting. You will need to schedule a time at least two days in advance to come in to the office with a parent, sponsor, or group leader to view the videos and discuss the lesson. Please plan on spending at least one hour on any make-up session. Our office is generally open Monday through Friday from 9 am - 5 pm and Monday evenings from 5 - 8 pm. Please let us know if you need to schedule a time outside of those hours.
During our catechetical sessions, our groups meet at 10:00 AM with 9th grade in the Parish Center and 10th grade in the Upper Room. We will spend some time breaking open our topic for the day with hospitality provided. After the large group session, groups will break out to meeting rooms to watch the Chosen videos and discuss them together. Everyone is encouraged to join us at 12:00 PM Mass for a youth-led celebration. We will need youth and adults to help with hospitality, lectoring, music, greeting, and as ministers of communion. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Youth Ministry Office.
The Chosen series is based on the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) which is used for people who are joining the Catholic church. It is meant to be comprehensive and to be experienced in order and with group based discussion. We understand that there may be some serious reasons for someone to miss one of our sessions and we try to work with you. If you are unable to attend one of the catechetical sessions, you must contact the Youth Ministry Office to make-up the session prior to the next meeting. You will need to schedule a time at least two days in advance to come in to the office with a parent, sponsor, or group leader to view the videos and discuss the lesson. Please plan on spending at least one hour on any make-up session. Our office is generally open Monday through Friday from 9 am - 5 pm and Monday evenings from 5 - 8 pm. Please let us know if you need to schedule a time outside of those hours.
Our new school year of High School Catechesis has begun, and we have some fun activities planned this year for Youth Ministry. If you would like to support our program, but are unavailable to be a high school catechist, please check out the other parent volunteer opportunities we are offering this year. We have weekly, monthly, or once-a-year volunteer choices, so hopefully you will find a way to support our program that is convenient for your schedule. We encourage you to sign up for at least one or as many opportunities as you are able, and thank you in advance for your time and help!
2018-2019 Calendar:
8/25/19 - Introduction to Chosen Session at 1:00 PM in the Church
All parents and teens should attend
9/08/19 - Chosen Social Gathering (At Parish Picnic or Other Location planned by group leaders)
9/15/19 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Parisi/Straka Group (Sophomore 1)
9th grade - Lesson 1- An Introduction to Chosen
10th grade - Lesson 13 - Gifts for the Journey
9/29/19 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Graham Group (Sophomore 2)
9th grade - Lesson 2 - Discovering God as the Source
10th grade - Lesson 14 - Sealed and Sent in Confirmation
*Confirmation Name & Sponsor submitted online by this date*
10/20/19 - Chosen Session, Youth Led Mass by Robert/Morgan Group (Sophomore 4)
Rite of Calling and Sponsor Meeting for Sophomores in Church
9th grade - Lesson 3 - A Look at Salvation History
10th grade - Lesson 15 - Encountering Jesus in the Eucharist
10/28/19 - Harvest Sunday Flyer Distribution Weekend
11/3/19 - Harvest Sunday Food Pickup
11/08/19 - Freshman Retreat (Part 1) 6:00 PM – 11 PM
11/09/19 - Freshman Retreat (Part 2) 8 AM – 3 PM
11/17/19 - Chosen Session, Youth Led Mass by Wagner/Coderre Group (Sophomore 3)
9th grade - Lesson 4 - Understanding Divine Revelation
10th grade - Lesson 16 - Marriage, a Sign of God's Love
12/08/19 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Schroeder Group (Sophomore 5)
9th grade - Lesson 5 - The Person and Mission of Christ
10th grade - Lesson 17 - Holy Orders and Vocational Discernment
1/12/20 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Zabel Group (Sophomore 6)
9th grade - Lesson 6 - Discovering the Church Jesus Founded
10th grade - Lesson 18 - Getting to Know God Through Prayer
1/26/20 - Deanery Speaker - All teens involved in Chosen and at least one parent are expected to attend this event. There will be a sign-in sheet when you arrive. Any high school teen or parent is invited to come also. You can go to either session:
2:30-4:00 PM at St. Margaret Mary Church OR 7:30-9:00 PM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church - 1500 Brookdale Rd. Naperville, IL 60563
2/2/20 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Van Duerm Group (Sophomore 7)
9th grade - Lesson 7 - A Look at the Four Last Things
10th grade - Lesson 19 - Meeting the Mother of God
2/9/20 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Kazlauskas Group (Freshman 1)
9th grade - Lesson 8 - The Power and Purpose of the Sacraments
10th grade - Lesson 20 - The Beatitudes as a Path to True Happiness
2/21/20 - Sophomore Retreat (Part 1) 6 PM – 11 PM
2/22/20 - Sophomore Retreat (Part 2) 8 AM – 3 PM
3/1/20 - 40 Service Hours, Letter to Pastor, and Theological Reflection Due (Sophomores)
3/1/20 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Cracco Group (Freshman 2)
9th grade - Lesson 9 - Baptism, Your Initiation into God's Family
10th grade - Lesson 21 - Building Virtue - Your Spiritual Workout
3/15/20 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Oulette Group (Freshman 3)
9th grade - Lesson 10 - The Healing Power of Confession
10th grade - Lesson 22 - God's Plan for Love and Sex
4/19/20 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Pahl Group (Freshman 4)
9th grade - Lesson 11 - Anointing of the Sick and Redemptive Suffering
10th grade - Lesson 23 - Saying "Yes" to the Mission of Christ
4/26/20 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Wincup (Freshman 5)
9th grade - Lesson 12 - Meeting the Third Person of the Trinity
10th grade - Lesson 24 - The Journey Continues
*Confirmation Interviews must be completed by May 1st*
5/4/19 - Confirmation Rehearsal at 7 PM in the Parish Center
5/8/19 - Confirmation Mass at 7 PM with candidates and sponsors gathering at 6:15 PM in the Parish Center
All parents and teens should attend
9/08/19 - Chosen Social Gathering (At Parish Picnic or Other Location planned by group leaders)
9/15/19 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Parisi/Straka Group (Sophomore 1)
9th grade - Lesson 1- An Introduction to Chosen
10th grade - Lesson 13 - Gifts for the Journey
9/29/19 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Graham Group (Sophomore 2)
9th grade - Lesson 2 - Discovering God as the Source
10th grade - Lesson 14 - Sealed and Sent in Confirmation
*Confirmation Name & Sponsor submitted online by this date*
10/20/19 - Chosen Session, Youth Led Mass by Robert/Morgan Group (Sophomore 4)
Rite of Calling and Sponsor Meeting for Sophomores in Church
9th grade - Lesson 3 - A Look at Salvation History
10th grade - Lesson 15 - Encountering Jesus in the Eucharist
10/28/19 - Harvest Sunday Flyer Distribution Weekend
11/3/19 - Harvest Sunday Food Pickup
11/08/19 - Freshman Retreat (Part 1) 6:00 PM – 11 PM
11/09/19 - Freshman Retreat (Part 2) 8 AM – 3 PM
11/17/19 - Chosen Session, Youth Led Mass by Wagner/Coderre Group (Sophomore 3)
9th grade - Lesson 4 - Understanding Divine Revelation
10th grade - Lesson 16 - Marriage, a Sign of God's Love
12/08/19 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Schroeder Group (Sophomore 5)
9th grade - Lesson 5 - The Person and Mission of Christ
10th grade - Lesson 17 - Holy Orders and Vocational Discernment
1/12/20 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Zabel Group (Sophomore 6)
9th grade - Lesson 6 - Discovering the Church Jesus Founded
10th grade - Lesson 18 - Getting to Know God Through Prayer
1/26/20 - Deanery Speaker - All teens involved in Chosen and at least one parent are expected to attend this event. There will be a sign-in sheet when you arrive. Any high school teen or parent is invited to come also. You can go to either session:
2:30-4:00 PM at St. Margaret Mary Church OR 7:30-9:00 PM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church - 1500 Brookdale Rd. Naperville, IL 60563
2/2/20 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Van Duerm Group (Sophomore 7)
9th grade - Lesson 7 - A Look at the Four Last Things
10th grade - Lesson 19 - Meeting the Mother of God
2/9/20 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Kazlauskas Group (Freshman 1)
9th grade - Lesson 8 - The Power and Purpose of the Sacraments
10th grade - Lesson 20 - The Beatitudes as a Path to True Happiness
2/21/20 - Sophomore Retreat (Part 1) 6 PM – 11 PM
2/22/20 - Sophomore Retreat (Part 2) 8 AM – 3 PM
3/1/20 - 40 Service Hours, Letter to Pastor, and Theological Reflection Due (Sophomores)
3/1/20 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Cracco Group (Freshman 2)
9th grade - Lesson 9 - Baptism, Your Initiation into God's Family
10th grade - Lesson 21 - Building Virtue - Your Spiritual Workout
3/15/20 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Oulette Group (Freshman 3)
9th grade - Lesson 10 - The Healing Power of Confession
10th grade - Lesson 22 - God's Plan for Love and Sex
4/19/20 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Pahl Group (Freshman 4)
9th grade - Lesson 11 - Anointing of the Sick and Redemptive Suffering
10th grade - Lesson 23 - Saying "Yes" to the Mission of Christ
4/26/20 - Chosen Session and Youth Led Mass by Wincup (Freshman 5)
9th grade - Lesson 12 - Meeting the Third Person of the Trinity
10th grade - Lesson 24 - The Journey Continues
*Confirmation Interviews must be completed by May 1st*
5/4/19 - Confirmation Rehearsal at 7 PM in the Parish Center
5/8/19 - Confirmation Mass at 7 PM with candidates and sponsors gathering at 6:15 PM in the Parish Center