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St. Peter Damian & St. John the Evangelist High School Youth Ministry The Latest Documents


Our Mission

Through a joint effort of St. John the Evangelist and St. Peter Damian Catholic Church inspired by The Holy Spirit, C.R.U.S.H. High School Youth Ministry is committed to active evangelization by engaging the young people of our community.

Through prayer, service, faith sharing, liturgical participation, and social experiences, we seek to empower youth’s personal relationship with Jesus Christ and form a clearer identity as a young Catholic in the world today.

C.R.U.S.H is commited to the Youth:
Monthly Outreach Nights
A favorite of the teens, these Sunday night events are held at St. Peter Damian’s Chapel Basement or at St. John the Evangelist in Kyle Hall from 6:30 till 9:00 pm.
- Focus on relevant topics or issues facing high school teens
- Nights lead by Peer Ministry Team
- Include food, media, skits, prayer and awesome discussions
- No charge and friends are welcome!

Spiritually Challenging Service Projects
Jesus calls us to love one another!
C.R.U.S.H. offers youth an opportunity to put their faith into action to make a difference in the lives of others and themselves.
               “Anything done for another is done for oneself” John Paul II

- “Make a Difference Day” - Help those in need in our community
- “Santa’s Workshop” - Fun Christmas event working with young children
- “Love from the Lord” - Visit the lonely and homebound
- Annual “National March for Life” in Washington, D.C., - Stand up for the Dignity of Life
- Summer Mission Trips with Catholic Heart Workcamp - Life changing experience!
And more...

New This Year!
"Drop-In Night" Thursday Nights 7 till 9 pm - at St. Peter Damian & St. John the Evangelist
Check schedule!
A night strongly requested by the teens!
For those seeking answers about their Catholic faith or to just drop-in to talk and pray in a small group setting!

Social Events
Great times with other high school teens in our community!
    Bands in the Basement I & II
    All Night Ski Trip
    Lock-In Nights
And more...

Leadership
Peer Ministry is an awesome leadership opportunity!
Open to high school teens sophomore thru senior year.

Liturgy
C.R.U.S.H assists the youth in discovery of their gifts and talents and provides opportunities for their involvement in the life and works of the Church.
- Lector and Eucharistic Ministry
- C.R.U.S.H. Choir


“Our young people are restless, searching among
an overwhelming number of options to believe in.
We are obligated by love to share with them the only name worthy of their allegiance.
The youth of our nation will be evangelized.
The questions is: by whom…?

Excerpt from “John Paul II and the New Evangelization”

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      C.R.U.S.H. Choir
Our C.R.U.S.H. Choir will be starting rehearsals soon! We look forward to another great year of coming together at Mass to worship and sing new and inspirational songs with you. If you are in high school and like to sing or if you play an instrument, please consider joining us! For more information, please contact Liz DeSimon at edesimon@archchicago.org or call the parish office at 630-837-5411 ext. 123.


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