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Catholics Come Home Resources
Feel free to browse the categorized Young Adult resources below, or in the menu navigation to the left, that will help you most...
You can also click the CatholicsComeHomeChicago.org logo to the left to find out more about the Archdiocese's initiative.
1. What other Young Adults have to say...
Click the PLAY button below to view a VIDEO from the Young Adult perspective...
1. I want to deepen my faith. (Spirituality)
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A. Get involved! Through the organizations listed below (under #5), you will find options for retreat, pilgrimages, small faith groups, great worship, speaker & conversation series', and places where young adults gather.
Also, visit the "Local Connections" http://www.yamchicago.org/local-main.shtml section of this website to find parishes with an active young adult outreach.
Click here for some suggested websites of interest...
B. Participate in Spiritual Direction -- The Young Adult Years are a time of searching for Spiritual depth. You can learn more my
visiting our Spiritual Direction site at www.yamchicago.org/res-spiritualDirection.shtml
C. Lenten Faith Sharing Groups will be forming beginning Feb. 1st. If we have your e-mail address, we will be sending information to you. If not, send us an email at yam@yamchicago.org today to let us know you are interested.
This is a great way to meet people, enter into good conversation about the things that matter most, and renew your faith.
D. Join our Lenten Online faith community, called "AWAKEN": "Awaken your spirit...Inspire your heart..."
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For the 40 days of Lent we are offering you the opportunity to participate in a daily reflection and dialogue based on a weekly theme. It will be the most prayerful 10 minutes of your day! As a participant, you can engage with your peers through a hosted 'blog' on the Young Adult Ministry website (http://www.yamchicago.org/awaken).
You can view the following flyer from last year's AWAKEN Journey to see the types of reflections that are offered: YAM 2009 AWAKEN Flyer.
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2. I want to learn more about the Catholic faith. (Catechesis)
3. I've got issues! (Let's have a conversation...)
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Religion is built around "issues." The Catholic faith has built up a treasure chest of "issues" during its 2000+ years of existence. It has developed beliefs, rules, guidelines, rituals, and spiritual practices throughout its history.
When we were kids, very often were told the rules, and told to follow them. That's what Catholics do! We might not have been old enough to appreciate or understand how a particular teaching or rule was developed and held as a part of our sacred Tradition.
We in the Young Adult Ministry Office might be able to help you. Sometimes a good conversation and an opportunity to explain the rationale, the history and the value that underlies an "issue" might be helpful.
Sometimes it's helpful to have a good conversation. If you wondered about things Catholics are expected to believe, or rules you are required to follow but don't understand why... or if you've heard things you just want to check out to see if they are true, we welcome a good conversation. Please give us a call at 312-466-9473. Or, email us at yam@yamchicago.org. We can set up a time to meet, or we can direct you to others well qualified to help you deal with those "issues."
And don't forget ... everybody has issues!
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4. I'm looking for places to worship with other young adults. (Worship)
Here are some links and info to help connect you with others your own age:
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A. Here is a printable list of Young Adult Friendly Parish Groups and Activities: PDF Format | Word Document
B. Visit the "Local Connections" http://www.yamchicago.org/local-main.shtml section of this website to find parishes with an active young adult outreach.
C. Join others in Taize Prayer
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Taize Prayer is...
...contemplative and communal, combining simple repetitive melodies sung by all, prayerful silence, a scripture reading and intercessory prayer. This style of prayer can help us slow down, be fully in the moment, and become more attentive to the things that matter most.
Come experience this beautiful yet simple style of prayer.
Some places that hold Taize prayer are:
i. Ascension Parish - Oak Park, 1st Friday of every month, The Taize Prayer Service is held every year on January 1, the World Day of Prayer for Peace, at 7:30 PM. Each month, February through December, Taize Prayer is held on the First Friday at 7:30 PM. Ascension Church, 808 S. East Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304, 708/848-2703
ii. St. Francis Xavier - LaGrange, 2nd Friday of every month (this service rotates monthly between St. Francis and Grace Lutheran Church, 1 block east). For details, Contact Mr. Allen Sterwalt, 708-352-0168 or asterwalt@sfx-lg.org or visit http://www.sfx-lg.org/parish/prayer-liturgy/taize-prayer/
St. Francis Xavier Parish, 124 N. Spring Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525, Phone: 708-352-0168, email: sfxinlg@sfx-lg.org
iii. Loyola University - Lakeshore Campus, Maria della Strada every Wednesday during the academic semester.
For more information and to participate musically, contact Steven Betancourt, Director of Music.
University Ministry sponsors a retreat to Taize France in January.
Visit http://www.luc.edu/sacramental_life/taize_prayer.shtml for more information.
Taize prayer will resume in 2010 on Wednesday, January 20, 2010
iv. Taize Prayer at DePaul University (Winter 2010)
Tuesdays, during the Winter Quarter
@ 9:30 p.m.
St. Louise de Marillac Chapel
DePaul Student Center (Belden & Kenmore Entrance)
Everyone is welcome.
For more information, please contact Matt Merkt at mmerkt@depaul.edu
v. Taize Prayer at Viatorian Provincial Chapel
2nd Wed. of the month at 7:30pm
1212 E Euclid Ave, Arlington Heights.
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D. Participate in Eucharistic Adoration. A current searchable listing of Parishes offering Adoration in Illinois can be found at: http://www.therealpresence.org/states/illinois.htm.
E. Visit any of these suggested prayer and daily reflection links:
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5. What Young Adult groups and organizations can I get involved with? (Groups & Organizations...)
6. Can you help me...? (Common Young Adult questions...)
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A. ...become Catholic?
--The process for becoming Catholic as an adult begins at your local parish. The process is the Rite for Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA ). We would be honored to help you find the right person in the parish to support you in your journey. Email us at yam@yamchicago.org.
B. ...find other young adults in my area who share my faith?
--Visit the "Local Connections" http://www.yamchicago.org/local-main.shtml section of this website to find parishes with an active young adult outreach.
B. ...find a place to share my time and talent?
--Visit the volunteers section of our website found at www.yamchicago.org/vol-main.shtml, or contact us at yam@yamchicago.org for additional opportunities.
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Young Adult Ministry is our job and our joy. What can we do for you? Can we be of help?
If there is any way we can be of assistance to you, please contact us at 312/466-9473, or yam@yamchicago.org. We'll try to help. That's a promise.
Fr. John Cusick Dr. Kate DeVries Mrs. Socorro Perez Mr. Nathan Hernandez
 
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