FOCUS is the name given to the High School program at St. Colette Church. This program is open to all teens in the parish. Friends are also invited to each event. The program is structured to include both faith formation and social activities. Home Group meetings held once a month focus on issues relevant to today’s teens. Activities also include: Teen Mass, large group activities, retreats, lock-ins and service projects.
Our Peer Ministers meet once a month after Mass to plan our teen Masses, trips and service projects. Be a part of sharing your faith with others. Contact Lori Brandt (847) 394-8100 ext.121, If interested in becoming a Peer Minister.
3900 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Phone: (847) 394-8100 Fax: (847) 394-8102
St. Colette Church
- Faith
- Opportunity
- Charity
- Understanding
- Service
Youth Ministry Mission Statement ... The Christ-centered community of St. Colette and the Youth Ministry are dedicated to making God's love relevant to all teens by accepting and caring for them on their faith journey.
Letters from Lori Brandt......
St. Colette’s Parish Teens were honored at Vicariate I Youth Leadership Awards Banquet on March 13, 2012
The teens of St. Colette’s build Church by: Serving our Parish Family and evangelizing others to the hope that is Jesus. Through the help of the Holy Spirit, we as young leaders must provide an example of service and love to all we encounter. It is through our involvement in liturgy and in service to those in our parish and community, that we are an example of Jesus’ teachings. As we continue a new chapter in our parish, we pray that our energy will help create a faith filled community as Disciples of Christ ........... (Composed by the teens of St. Colette’s)
It’s Hard to Say Good-bye!
All of the FOCUS Teens, Parents and Adult Leaders thank Karen Carnevale for her dedication over the past two and half years to the FOCUS Teen Ministry. Karen has grown up in our faith-filled community attending St. Colette’s School through eighth grade. Then, it was off to Rolling Meadows High School where she made her mark academically and in swimming. During this time Karen joined the FOCUS ministry, was a Peer Minister, participated in many activities, service opportunities, NCYC, and excelled as a Teen Lector. After graduating from RMHS, it was off to Notre Dame University. Once again, she excelled and after earning her degree she came back home to Rolling Meadows and St. Colette’s. Karen immediately became involved at St. Colette’s and resumed her place as an outstanding Lector. Our FOCUS Ministry has been blessed by the positive energy Karen brought when she joined the FOCUS Planning Team. She became involved as a Home Group Leader and related so well to the teens. The time and energy Karen has put into the FOCUS ministry over the past couple years has been immeasurable. Her creative ideas, welcoming smile and steadfast faith have inspired our teens. Karen has been a wonderful rolemodel for our teens at St. Colette’s as an example of really living her faith. Karen, we the St. Colette Family congratulate you on the success you have enjoyed in your position with AT&T, as well as your recent promotion. We sincerely thank you for your dedication and for the love you have shown towards those in our Parish; and, especially to our teens. We pray that God blesses you in your new endeavor and provides you with strength to go forth and embrace the wonderful opportunities that await you. Your biggest Fans, the FOCUS Teens and Leaders.
Mark Your Calendars:
- May 20th, Sunday 6:30 to 8:30pm
FOCUS Pot Luck Dinner and Year in Review – Halpin Hall 6:30pm
- June 20th, Wednesday @ St. Emily's
Liturgical Training Workshop for Teens Interested in Serving as a Lector or Eucharistic
Contact: Lori Brandt with any questions (847)394-8100 ext. 121
