WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC PARISH & SCHOOL • DARIEN, ILLINOIS


All Youth of the Parish Welcome!

Regular Meeting Dates:
Junior High:
1st and 3rd Friday of each month from
3:15 - 5:00pm in the Church Hall

High School:
1st and 3rd Sundays from 1:15 - 2:15pm in the Rectory basement. (Please enter using side basement door)

Each meeting will include fun activities, time spent with friends and a chance to make new ones, with great things to learn about Christ, practice our faith, food, music, and more!


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Continuing Events:




 

Feb. 5 - Chicago Blackhawks Game
All parish youth grades 6-12 are invited to join together with Fr. David attend this great game. Only 35 (28 youth and 7 adult chaperone) tickets available! Total Cost: Ticket + Subway sandwich is $48.00. YM will cover the bus fare. The Bus leaves OLOP at 5:00 PM sharp from the Church parking lot and returns by 11:00 PM. Express your interest NOW!

When purchasing your tickets, please be considerate of others and choose either the Blackhawks or the Bulls game, not both. Please drop off your money or check made out to "Our Lady of Peace Youth Ministry" at the School/RE office in an envelope marked Hawks/Bulls Ticket Money ACT Youth Ministry
(note on check which event you are purchasing a ticket for H or B). Permission slips will only be accepted after payment has been received.

Deadline for permissions slips and payment is Dec. 1!

Blackhawks Flyer
ACT Permission Slip
 

Feb. 7 - High School ACT meeting
1:15-2:15 PM in the Youth Room of the rectory.



Feb. 9 - ACT Parent Meeting
7:00 - 8:00 PM in the Music Room of the school.  




Feb. 26 - Chicago Bulls Game
All parish youth grades 6-12 are invited to join together with Fr. David attend this great game. Only 35 (28 youth and 7 adult chaperone) tickets available! Tickets are $23.00. Total Cost: Ticket + Pizza is $31.00. YM will cover the bus fare. The Bus leaves OLOP at 5:00 PM sharp from the Church parking lot and returns by 10:00 PM. Express your interest NOW!

When purchasing your tickets, please be considerate of others and choose either the Blackhawks or the Bulls game, not both. Please drop off your money or check made out to "Our Lady of Peace Youth Ministry" at the School/RE office in an envelope marked Hawks/Bulls Ticket Money ACT Youth Ministry
(note on check which event you are purchasing a ticket for H or B). Permission slips will only be accepted after payment has been received.

Deadline for permissions slips and payment is Dec. 18!

Bulls Flyer
ACT Permission Slip
 


TBA - Jr. High and High School ACT Lenten Retreat.



 

Mar. 7 - High School ACT meeting
Details TBA.



 

Mar. 9 - ACT Parent meeting
Details TBA.



 

Mar. 19 - Red and Green Dance
OLOP School Gym from 3:15 - 5:00 pm. DJ and refreshments provided.

ACT Permission Slip


 

Mar. 21 - High School ACT meeting
Details TBA.



 

Apr. 2 - Good Friday - No meeting.
Out of reverence for the Lord there is no meeting today.



 

Apr. 4 - Easter Sunday - No Meeting.
In celebration of the Lord's Resurrection there is no meeting today. This is the Day the Lord has made!



 

Apr. 5 - Feed My Starving Children
12:00 - 2:00 pm Feed my starving Children drive in Aurora

Feed My Starving Children Flyer

ACT Permission Slip


 

Apr. 16 - Jr. High ACT meeting
Weather permitting in Darien Community park (permission slip needed).



 

Apr. 18 - High School ACT meeting
Details TBA.



 

May. 2 - High School ACT meeting
Details TBA.



 

TBA - Laser Quest
Details TBA. Last ACT meeting of the year.



 

May. 11 - ACT Parent meeting
Final ACT parent meeting of the year. A look back and ahead.



 

Join the Fun!
Our Lady of Peace ACT (Active Catholic Teens) Youth Ministry is open on a continuous basis to all youth of our Parish from those entering 7th grade through senior year in High School.

The mission of this ministry is to unify and empower the youth of our Parish through faith and spiritual growth, fellowship, service and leadership.

Youth Ministry encompasses eight key components that will guide our efforts in proclaiming the Good News, connecting the Youth with the faith community, and calling our young people to the challenge of discipleship. These eight components are:

• Advocacy
• Catechesis
• Community Life
• Evangelization
• Justice & Service
• Leadership Development
• Pastoral Care
• Prayer and Worship

ACT Registration Forms:
Contact Information Form
Medical Information Form

For more information contact
Father David
Phone: (630) 323-4333 ext. 26
Email: DITALIA42@AOL.COM

 

Don't Forget To Purchase Your ACT T-Shirt! On sale in the Rectory for only $10!


ACT T-Shirt Form

Attention ACT Adult Volunteers:
All adults working in Youth Ministry MUST take part in Protecting God’s Children program. According to Diocesan regulation, all those who act as drivers for YM events must complete a Release Form. See Fr. David for the form. All drivers for YM events must be 25 years of age or older when transporting minors to any activity. Thank you for your cooperation and your service to our young people.

Attention ACT Parents:
All college kids like to get mail so, YM is interested in sending a greeting to our parish students who are away at college. If you would like your student to receive a special greeting, please send their name and college street address to
Kathy Wanta at: dts110@comcast.net or call: 630-654-3088. This information will be kept in confidence.

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