As a Catholic, have you ever wondered why we do what we do or believe what we believe?  This year our topic and theme for High School Youth Ministry will be “Why do Catholics…?” Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Scripture we will find answers to these and other questions!  Join us on Sunday!!



Schedule of Topics
Sept 13 – Kick-off Spectacular/Freshmen Welcome
Sept 20 – No HSYM – NIK 27 Weekend
Sept 27 – "Why do Catholics...?"  Creed/4 Marks of the Church

Oct 4 – "Trust"
Oct 11 – "Why do Catholics...?"  Bible and Tradition
Oct 18 – No HSYM (Saturday Great America Trip)
Oct 25 – "Why do Catholics...?"  Mary

Nov 1 – "Why do Catholics...?"  Saints and Martyrs
Nov 8 – Time, Talent and Treasure? But I'm a Teen?
Nov 15 – "Why do Catholics...?"  Mass and the Eucharist
Nov 22 – No HSYM - Overnight Retreat November 20-21^st
Nov 29 – No HSYM - Thanksgiving

Dec 6 – No HSYM – 24 Hour Study
Dec 13 – Jan 17 – No HSYM (Winter Break)

Jan 24 – Sticks & Stones: Bullying & the Dignity of the Human Person
Jan 31 – "Why do Catholics...?"  Respect for Life Issues

Feb 7 – Super Bowl Party
Feb 14 – Relationships
Feb 21 – No HSYM – NIK 28 Weekend
Feb 28 – "Why do Catholics...?"  Papacy/Infallibility

Mar 7 & 14 – No HSYM – NIU Spring Break
Mar 21 – No HSYM - Leadership Night
Mar 28 – Palm Sunday - "Why do Catholics...?" Holy Week and Triduum

Apr 4 – Easter Sunday
Apr 11 – High School Retreat Weekend!
Apr 18 – "Why do Catholics...?"  Heaven, Hell, Purgatory & Final Judgement
Apr 25 – End of Year Party