Be disciples. Make disciples.
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Be disciples. Make disciples. †
The Young Adult Ministry (YAM) is one of St. Alphonsus' most active parish groups! YAM is led by a volunteer board and is guided by a Pastoral Associate. Stated simply, the ministry's mission is to help one another participate in Christ's mission, that we, as young adult Catholics, may be effective disciples, evangelists, and agents of charity in all that we do. YAM provides many social, intellectual, service, and spiritual opportunities for growth. Members range in age from 21-39 years old.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Praise and Adoration- Friday Jan. 19
SEE EVENT DETAILS
YAM Lenten Retreat- Saturday Feb. 24
SEE EVENT DETAILS
SMALL GROUPS
ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS
GROUP LEADER: Priyanka Golwala - priyankagolwala123@gmail.com
TIME/DAY: Thursday 7-8:30pm @ St. Alphonsus
GROUP CONTACT: Petra Šilić – silicpetra@gmail.com
TIME/DAY: Sunday afternoon
GROUP LEADER: Beth Conley – elizabethrose.conley@gmail.com
TIME/DAY: Thursday PM @ St. Alphonsus
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS
GROUP LEADER: Jacque Anderson
TIME/DAY: Rotating apartments
MEET THE YAM BOARD
Our YAM group is made up of 4 pillars:
Spiritual
Intellectual
Service
Social
SPIRITUAL PILLAR
The Spiritual Pillar aims to bring Young Adults closer to Christ by offering opportunities to encounter Him in the sacraments and deepen our personal faith lives. We offer two retreats throughout the year as well as monthly praise and worship adoration.
Want to help plan a retreat?
Can you sing or play music and want to help lead praise and adoration?
SERVICE PILLAR
The Service Pillar is dedicated to providing opportunities for young adults to serve their communities while growing in fellowship with one another. We volunteer regularly with organizations like Big Shoulders Fund, Catholic Charities, Bernie’s Book Bank, and Friends of the Forest Preserves. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Know of a great organization we can partner with?
SOCIAL PILLAR
The Social Pillar for YAM hosts large annual events and impromptu monthly activities to bring young Catholics together in fellowship and companionship. Every month has at least one gathering in addition to Cocktails after Mass, which is held every fourth Sunday after the 5 pm Mass. Other Social Pillar events include Trivia Night, Speed Dating, YAMping, and many more.
Have a great idea for a social event?
INTELLECTUAL PILLAR
The Intellectual Pillar is focused on helping Young Adults grow deeper in their relationship with Christ and his Church by engaging the mind in healthy study and discourse.
Want to join a group dedicated to reading and discussing great theological books?
JOIN THE YAM BOOK CLUB FACEBOOK GROUP TO LEARN MORE >
Want to dig deeper into the greatest thinkers of all time?
CONTACT OUR PHILOSOPHY FORUM LEADER TO LEARN ABOUT OUR WEEKLY SESSIONS >
Want to help plan Theology on Tap and our other large intellectual speaker events?
FAITH SHARING GROUPS
The Young Adult Ministry board helps coordinate a number of men’s, women’s, and co-ed small groups. No matter where you happen to be in your faith life, we’ve likely got a group for you.
Want to join a small group?
Interested in facilitating a group?
TAKE OUR YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY SMALL GROUP SURVEY TO LEARN MORE>
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE
The YAM board is guided by a full time Pastoral Associate, Brooks Robinson. The pastoral associate acts as the liaison between the Young Adult Ministry Board and the parish staff. Brooks has experience in adult faith formation and spiritual direction.
Interested in Spiritual Direction
Want to help lead youth ministry?
Interested in joining RCIA?
CONTACT OUR PASTORAL ASSOCIATE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE PROGRAMS >