- St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Parish

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- Middle School: 6-8th Grade
  
  Please use the link to register for each weekly event:
  
  Step 1: Sign up for the event: https://hinsdale central.young life.events/wyldlife-sign-up
  
  Step 2: Complete this one-time form to participate in events. https://notredameparish.org/youth-permission-form/
  
  Sept 22nd- Kick-ball Night @ Notre Dame 4:30-5:45 pm
  
  Sept 29th- Open Gym @ Notre Dame 4:30-5:45 pm
  
  October 6th - No Event
  
  October 13th-WyldLife Club/Bible study - Theme Hawaiian Luau @ St.Isaac Jogues Fireplace Room (Time: 4:30-5:45 pm)
  
  October 20th - WyldlIfe Dodgeball Night and Pizza @ St. Isaac Jogues Gym (Time: 4:30-5:45 pm)
  
  October 27th - WyldLife Club/Bible Study -Theme: Halloween Costume @ St. Isaac Jogues Gym (Time: 4:30-5:45 pm)
  
  November 10th - WyldLife Club/Bible Study- Theme: U.S.A @ Notre Dame Gym (Time 4:30-5:45pm)
  
  November 17th - WyldLife Game Night and Pizza @ Notre Dame Gym (Time: 4:30-5:45 pm)
  
  November 24th- No Event- Happy Thanksgiving
  
  December 1st- WyldLife Club/Bible Study Location: TBD
  
  December 8th- WyldLife Event Location: TBD
  
  December 15th- Last WyldLife Club/Bible Study for the semester (Theme: Ugly Christmas Sweater) Location: TBD
  
  Nov 3rd- 5th- Wyldlife Fall Weekend @ Lake Geneva (Sign-ups Open: Sept 25th)
  
  Registration Link: https://hinsdalecentral.younglife.events/2023-wyldlife-fall-weekend
- High School: 9th -12th Grade
  
  Upcoming Dates:
  
  Sunday, September 24th- Pickleball and hangout 7:00-8:00 pm (Location: 222 E 8th Street Hinsdale
  
  Wednesday, September 27th- Alpha for Youth Study - 7:00 pm- 8:15 pm @ Notre Dame
  
  Sunday, October 1- Young Life Bible Study 7:00-8:00 pm (Location: 819 S. Monroe St
  
  Wednesday, October 4th - Alpha For Youth Study - 7:00 pm- 8:15 pm @ St. Isaac Jogues Parish Center
  
  Sunday, October 8th- No Young Life event
  
  Wednesday, October 11th - Alpha for Youth Study - 7:00 pm- 8:15 pm @St. Isaac Jogues Parish Center
  
  Sunday, October 15th- Young Life Club (Theme: Hawaiian "Luau") 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm (Location223 N Elm St Hinsdale)
  
  Wednesday, October 18th -  Alpha for Youth Study - 7:00 pm- 8:15 pm @St. Isaac Jogues Parish Center
  
  Sunday, October 22nd - Young Life Bible study 7:00-8:00 pm (Location:929 South Bodin)
  
  Wednesday, October 25th- Alpha for Youth Study - 7:00 pm- 8:15 pm @St. Isaac Jogues Parish Center
  
  Sunday, October 29th- Young Life Club (Theme: Halloween Dress-up) 7:00-8:00 pm-  (Location: TBD
  
  Wednesday, November 1st- Alpha for Youth Study - 7:00 pm- 8:15 pm @ Notre Dame
  
  Sunday, November 5th - No Young Life Event
  
  Wednesday, November 8th - Alpha for Youth Study - 7:00 pm- 8:15 pm @ Notre Dame
  
  Sunday, November 12th - Young Life Club (Theme: Country Club (Junior/Senior) vs. Country Western (Freshman/Sophomore) 7:00-8:00 pm (Location: 116 Tuttle Ave Claredon Hills )
  
  Wednesday, November 15h - Alpha for Youth Study - 7:00 pm- 8:15 pm @ Notre Dame
  
  Sunday, November 19th - Young Life Bible study 7:00-8:00 pm (Location: 730 W Maple St Hinsdale)
  
  Wednesday, November 22nd - No Alpha " Happy Thanksgiving"
  
  Sunday, November 26th - No Young Life " Happy Thanksgiving"
  
  Wednesday, November 29th - Alpha for Youth Study - 7:00 pm- 8:15 pm @ Notre Dame
  
  Wednesday, December 6th - Alpha for Youth Study - 7:00 pm- 8:15 pm @ St. Isaac Jogues
  
  Sunday, December 10th - Young Life Christmas Club (Service project and White Elephant) Wear Ugly Christmas Sweater - 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm (Location: 5603 S Washington St
  
  Wednesday, December 13th -Alpha for Youth Study - 7:00 pm- 8:15 pm @ St. Isaac Jogues
  
  Sunday, December 17th -  Young Life Bible study 7:00-8:00 pm (Location:6402 manor dr, Burr Ridge
  
  December 1st - 3rd- Young Life Winter Weekend @ Lake Geneva (Sign-ups Open in the Middle of October)
  
  Email Erin Buddig for the Registration Link
- All youth are invited to be a part of the new alliance formed with St. Isaac Jogues parish, Notre Dame parish and Young Life as together they serve the youth in our area. We are combining our youth ministries so that every young person can be a part of a faith community and grow their relationship with Jesus.
  
  Check out the latest video below with Fr Burke Masters, (St. Isaac Jogues Pastor) and Fr. Mark Bernhard (Notre Dame Pastor).
  
  Scroll down for Frequently Asked Questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Abide?
  Abide refers to the St. Isaac Jogues and Notre Dame combined youth program, and all those meetings will either be at Notre Dame or SIJ. Talks and discussions at Abide are Catholic focused.
- Is Young Life a Catholic Organization
  Young Life is not a Catholic organization. It is a Christ-centered ministry that helps kids know Jesus, grow in their faith and serve Him.
- Do I have to be Catholic to go to St. Isaac & Notre Dame youth meetings & events?
  You do not have to be Catholic – the meetings and events at St Isaac’s and Notre Dame are open to ALL young people.
- What are Wyldife events? Who sponsors/runs the Wyldlife events?
  Wyldlife is for 6, 7 & 8 grade youth. What is it? Wyldlife is ministry centered around helping young people grow in their relationship with Jesus. Play games, sing songs, and listen to one of our leaders share from the bible. Then meet with students from your grade and gender to talk about the bible.
  
  Wyldlife meetings/events are hosted at people's houses within the community.
- Can a Catholic attend Young Life meetings?
  Yes! All are welcome!
- If events/meetings are at St Isaac’s and/or Notre Dame, are these events Catholic based?
  Events/meetings at St Isaac’s/Notre Dame will lean into Catholic teachings and practices, i.e. apologetics, Adoration etc. with the end goal for youth to develop a better understanding of who Jesus is and grow into a deeper relationship with Him.
- Can my teen attend/join the Young Life events only?
  Yes!
- Can my teen attend/join the St. Isaac’s and Notre Dame events only?
  Yes!
Youth Ministry Collaboration with Notre Dame Parish
- Listen in as our pastor Father Burke talks with Father Mark of Notre Dame in Clarendon Hills about a great new collaboration between our parishes and Hinsdale's Young Life.
Adult Volunteer Opportunities
- We look to adults to support our young people by assisting in various ways (listed below). Your help is needed and will enable us to succeed in connecting with all youth.
  
  Small group leaders, large group assistants (i.e. general support & care during events, setup/cleanup)
  
  ND/SIJ Adult Committee: meet 1x monthly, support events (provide food/music)
  
  Prayer Team for 6-12th graders (meets monthly)
  
  Email Erin if you would like to help! Or sign up here.
Youth Ministry Staff
- Erin Buddig
  
  Erin grew up in Hinsdale and has been a part of Young Life Eastern Dupage for 15 years. Erin and her family have been parishioners of St. Isaac Jogues for over 50 years. She graduated from St. Isaac Jogues in 2005 and then went on to attend Hinsdale Central High School and graduated in 2009. Erin received a Bachelors degree from St. Ambrose University, and received a Masters in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. Young Life has had a big impact on her life from the community that was formed to the caring adult leaders that walked alongside her throughout her life. One of the many things she loves about Young Life is the community and deep real conversations you get to have with others about life and Jesus. Erin is so excited to walk alongside high school and middle school students, have meaningful conversations and help them deepen their faith life.
  
  Contact Erin Buddig: erin@sijhinsdale.com

Upcoming Dates:

Erin Buddig