Tag Archive: #youthgroup

Off to Camp WOW

An enthusiastic group of 6-8th graders packed up and departed for Camp WOW last Saturday.  Camp WOW is a 4-day, 3-night camp led by 9-12th graders (counselors) and the youth ministers + various volunteers from multiple parishes! They will enjoy [read more...]

Celebrate 70 Fun Fact: First Youth Group Formed

In July, 1954, after Father Jeremiah O’Connor was appointed as the first Assistant Pastor, a Young People’s Club was formed with Father as moderator. With his appointment, it also became possible to have six Sunday Masses and two Daily Masses. [read more...]

Register for Camp WOW!

Join us for 4 days of adventure while we amplify our faith, starting on June 10, 2023. Camp WOW is a 4 day, 3 night Catholic Summer Camp that will take place in Lutherdale in Elkhorn, WI from Saturday, June [read more...]

Praise God for a Wonderful Kairos 11!

Praise God for a wonderful Kairos retreat! Thank you to all the leaders, retreatants, adult volunteers, and parents for making K11 such a memorable experience! A special shoutout to our amazing OLW priests for offering Mass and (3+ hour long!) Confessions! [read more...]

FUND THE FUTURE: Help OLW Teens Grow in Their Relationship with God

As you may know, the teens (the present and future of our church!) are very involved in OLW’s parish & youth ministry events. We offer multiple big events for our youth and many of these events require money from each [read more...]

Register for Kairos 11

Our Lady of the Wayside Youth Ministry Presents: Kairos 11, a 4-day, overnight retreat for High School Juniors and Seniors. DATE: Friday, February 17-Monday, February 20, 2023. VENUE: Bishop Lane Retreat Center, 7708 E. McGregor Rd, Rockford, IL 61102 COST: [read more...]

Youth Ministry Updates: Mental Health / Kairos 11

Night on Mental Health Join the Youth Ministry for a Night on Mental Health, October 2, 2022, from 7-9 pm.  The evening is open to all high school teens and Junior High & High School PARENTS are invited!  Join us [read more...]

Become a Core Team Member of OLW’s Youth Ministry

Attention all high school juniors and seniors! Come be a part of Our Lady of the Wayside Youth Ministry’s Core Team.  Help guide teens in their faith journeys — and strengthen your journey in the process — by being a [read more...]

Scenes from OLW Youth Group’s Mission Trip

OLW’s Youth Group recently returned from a successful summer Mission Trip (through Catholic Heart Work Camp). During this week-long retreat, our high school teens had the opportunity to serve those in need, to meet and serve alongside youth from around [read more...]

Youth Group Mission Trip! Going?

The OLW Youth Group is excited to be going on its first Mission Trip since the 2020 COVID shutdown. Are you interested in joining us? Donors are also urgently needed to offset the $5,000 cost of sending our teens to [read more...]