Tag Archive: #youthministry

The Scally Brothers Concert

You’re invited to a FREE concert by The Scally Brothers on Sunday, July 23rd. The concert will take place at St. Edna Parish in Arlington Heights, at 6:15 pm — immediately following a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Jeffrey Grob [read more...]

Camp WOW Smiles

Our 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade students recently returned from their Camp WOW adventures in Elkhorn, WI, with big smiles on their faces. They enjoyed canoeing, rock climbing, dancing, singing, praying, and making new friends.   See more Camp WOW [read more...]

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...]

Scenes from Faith Into Action (April)

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Faith Into Action Ministry gathered in the OLW School gym on Sunday, April 23rd and put faith in action. Our children (and parents) made Hail Mary prayer flowers and prayed for those who will receive them, [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...]

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...]

Youth Ministry First Meeting: Sunday, September 11

Attention all high school students! Be a part of Our Lady of the Wayside’s Youth Ministry. We meet on Sunday evenings from 7-9pm, right after the 6:00 pm mass. Our first meeting of the new school year will be held [read more...]

OLW Youth Ministry: Another Amazing Year Planned 

Attention all high school students! Be a part of Our Lady of the Wayside’s Youth Ministry. We meet on Sunday evenings from 7-9pm, right after the 6:00 pm mass. Our first meeting of the new school year will be held [read more...]