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).
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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.
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.
You do not have to be Catholic – the meetings and events at St Isaac’s and Notre Dame are open to ALL young people.
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.
Yes! All are welcome!
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.
Yes!
Yes!
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.
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