See below picture for a list of our volunteering opportunities along with our gathering events. All High School Teens are welcome to the CONSUMED youth gatherings!

Events:

Consumed Youth  will gather on February 5th @7pm in the Rose chapel and Feb. 19th @ 7pm in the teen room.  Fun, refreshments, and reflection, bring a friend.

Reflection opportunities: 

February 18th, Ash Wednesday I encourage all teens of the parish to attend one of the many opportunities to come to church, receive ashes and sit in stillness to prepare for the Lenten season. See bulletin for mass, service and distribution of ashes times.

Volunteer opportunities:

Confirmation retreat at St. Raphael’s Saturday February 7th  from 12:30-5:00pm

Witness to those who will receive the sacrament of Confirmation on the impact of the Holy Spirit in your life. Witness times are approximately 1:00pm and 3:30pm. Contact Dcn Jerry, two teens are needed.

Vacation Bible School:

Week of June 15th, your help is needed in many areas. If you are confirmed you can be a group leader.

If not confirmed your presence will be greatly appreciated and you can help in many other ways. Further information to follow. Prayerfully consider giving of your time.

Consumed Youth ongoing Formation:

Parish Mission: ” Facing Mercy”  February 15th, 16th, 17th, With Fr Ryan Adorjan.

Fr. Ryan  is an excellent presenter and a down to earth priest. His soothing voice, his humor and his presence will fill the church and lift you up into the Father’s mercy. 

I encourage the teens of our Consumed youth and all other teens to attend. Feel free to join me in the church during the mission.

” WORTHY ”  Youth Conference, June 26-28 2026  Benedictine University Lisle IL.

Last summer we were all Consumed by the love of the Father.

This summer;  we all are “Worthy” of His love –no strings attached. 

All teens 9th -12th grade are welcomed.

See bulletin for registration and further details.