Youth Ministry

The OLW Youth Ministry is a joyful, inclusive ministry that serves to bring high school teens closer to Christ and to each other through engaging events. Join us as we encounter Christ through teen-led nights, Adoration/Confession, fun fellowships, small groups, praise and worship, and more!

THE OFFICIAL OLW YOUTH MINISTRY WEBSITE

YOUTH MINISTRY UPDATES

High School Peer Ministry

Weekly event: Sundays, 7-9PM | all high school teens

Our renowned Peer Ministry (PM) nights are planned and led by a Core group of junior and senior members. PM nights are marked by fun games, easy companionship, teachings about our faith, praise and worship music, Adoration, and more!  

Check us out and bring a friend! 

The PM Calendar

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Kairos

4-day Retreat: February 17-20, 2023 | high school juniors & seniors

Kairos is a powerful 4-day OVERNIGHT retreat where teens are offered a safe place to be themselves, grow in fellowship, learn more about God and reflect on their lives. Kairos is led by teens and adult volunteers.

DATES: Friday, February 17 – Monday, February 20, 2023

VENUE: Bishop Lane Retreat Center

COST: TBD (will be between $300-350, to be announced December 2022)

Checks should be payable to Our Lady of the Wayside Parish. Cash accepted. If cost is an issue, please contact Emilia for scholarship opportunities!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2022. All forms and payment must be brought to the Parish Center. Please turn them in ASAP!

REGISTER HERE!

If you are a parishioner that would like to volunteer at Kairos or are able to help a teen attend a Kairos retreat by donating, please contact Emilia Walasik via the contact information below.

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High School Mission Trip

Week-long Service Retreat: July 7-12, 2024 | All high school teens

Our summer Mission Trip (through Catholic Heart Work Camp) gives high school teens an opportunity to serve those in need. Teens will be able to meet and serve alongside other youth from around the nation and engage in their faith in a fun way.

Feel called to serve those in need? Join us on mission trip!

DATES: July 7-12, 2024

VENUE: Huntingburg, IN

COST: $400 

Cost includes: CHWC programming, transportation, camp meals, facilities, supplies, and a T-shirt

Checks should be payable to Our Lady of the Wayside Parish. Cash accepted. If cost is an issue, please contact Emilia for scholarship opportunities.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 5, 2024. 

If you are a parishioner that would like to help a teen attend mission trip by donating, please contact Emilia Walasik!

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Teen Ministered Mass

The 6PM Mass is ministered by our OLW teens. If you are interested in being a Lector, a Eucharistic Minister, and/or an usher, contact Emilia!

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