- St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Parish

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Steubenville Conference

Abide high school youth ministry will be attending
the Steubenville Conference STL Mid-America this summer.
The Conference - put on by Franciscan University
is a high-energy youth conference where thousands of teens
are invited to encounter Jesus Christ through dynamic speakers, engaging music,
the Sacraments, small group discussions, and fellowship with other teens.

Date: July 7-9, 2023
Location: Missouri State University
Registration Deadline: April 19
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- 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 introduction 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 or Drew if you would like to help! Or sign up here.
Meet our Youth Ministry Staff
- Drew Isbell
  
  Drew was introduced to Jesus in Young Life when he was in high school and later became a leader himself in college. He then experienced the beauty of the Catholic faith in college and went on to receive First Communion and Confirmation at age of 21. He received his Master’s in Leadership for the New Evangelization from the Augustine Institute and has 10 years of ministry experience working in parish renewal, religious education, high school and college campus ministry, as well as working at the diocesan level in evangelization and young adult ministry.
  
  Contact Drew Isbell: [email protected]
- 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: [email protected]

Drew Isbell

Erin Buddig