Cool Links

Here are some links that may interest you.

• Pure Love Club
• Catholic Answers
• High School Youth Ministry Hand Book 6011 - 2012
• "Truth Be Told" Lighthouse Catholic Media Young Adult Download of the Month
• Holy Cross Youth Ministry Facebook Page

Pictures

Check out some pictures from our recent events. Maybe you will see yourself in some of these...

• December Christmas Jam
• Forum Dec 7 Volleyball Edition
• UnPlugged - Summer 2011
• Good Friday Retreat Pics

Permission Slips

Remember that some of the activities require permission slips BEFORE you go!! Don't forget or it will be a long and lonely ride home :-(

• Laser tag Feb 29, 2012
• Franciscan University high school age youth conference. July 13-15
• Mission trip to North Dakota. July 21 - 28
• Special Forces Leadership Team 2011 - 12 Application

Contact Us

Interested in helping or do you have questions about upcoming event?

Please contact, High School Youth Minister, Pat Haviland at (630) 879-4751 ext. 111

Quo Vadis

Where are you going?

Men’s High School Discernment - Join other young men in high school for an evening of food, faith and fun. Learn more about various aspects of the priesthood, eat pizza and end the evening with Eucharistic Adoration.

For those interested in joining Quo Vadis, we meet the third Friday of each month here at Holy Cross. For more information contact Fr. Dan at (630) 879-4750 or Fr. Brodeski at (815) 399-4300.

Forum

Join us on most Wednesdays from 7:00PM-9:00PM forteen-focused activities, prayer, discussion and social opportunities.
Upcoming dates:
Feb. 22nd No Forum -- Ash Wednesday
Feb. 29th Forum Laser Tag (see below)
March 7th Open Gym
March 14th Regular Forum

HS Laser Tag

Wednesday, February 29th
Join us for a fun and interactive evening of Laser Tag and Pizza. Space is limited for Laser Tag. Permission slips are available in the narthex and on the parish website.  Parent drivers / chaperones are also needed (your fees are covered). Call Pat Haviland for details at
630-879-4751 x 111.

Summer Mission Trip 2012

We are headed back to North Dakota next summer (end of July) to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa in Belcourt. For details, contact Pat Haviland at 630-879-4751 x111.

Steubenville 2012
July 13th - 15th

Every year this is one of the top things we do!  Permission slips are available. Sign up now, it always fills up. Call Pat Haviland at 630-879-4751 x 111.

Further Out - Rome Trip 2013

We are organizing a trip to Rome in the Summer of 2013! The preliminary dates are June 12th-21st. Participants, parents and interested chaperones are invited. We are looking for teen participants, parents and chaperones! An informational kickoff meeting will be held Wednesday, February 29th from 6:00PM-
6:30PM in St. Jude.

Camp Wow Counselor Training

Sun., Feb 12th Thank you to all who are counselors for this inspiring week. Our kickoff training is this Sunday from
1:00PM-4:00PM in the CECC gym. 

HS Spring Retreat, “In Christ Alone”

Join us for a reflective and inspiring Good Friday Retreat.

The retreat starts on Friday, April 6th at 10:00AM and ends on Saturday, April 7th at 2:00PM and will be held here at Holy Cross.

Prepare your hearts for the celebration of Easter, through  the eyes of Christ’s Passion and Death. 

This is open to all HS students and their friends. The cost is $20.00.

Permission Slips are available in the narthex and on theparish website.

Eucharistic Adoration

Available everyday in the chapel. Relax and spend some time with Jesus. For more information about Eucharistic Adoration, click here.