St. Gilbert Parish Teen Ministry

Contact: Fr. Sam

(847) 223-4731

TGIF - Teens Growing in Faith

Our mission is to welcome and empower high school teens to live their roles as  disciples of Christ in our Catholic Faith Community in a way that is relevant to them.  Teens will answer their baptismal call and grow spiritually through participation, service and friendship in their everyday lives.

Our purpose is to gather both in faith and in fun.  We do this through teen- based masses twice a month, Life Night meetings that discuss topics that are relevant to teens and through social activities that bring teens together.  

Our goal is to include all teens of high school age who are interested in growing in their faith.  We hope to increase teens understanding and appreciation of our faith through contemporary music and teen-led prayers and readings.  Last, but not least, we want to have fun together.

If you would like to learn more please contact Father Sam at 847-223-4731

Below is a current calendar of 2010-2011 events for TGIF:

Print Schedule

SUMMER BASH 2010 -
Sunday August 22, 2010– 6-8:30pm

The “Bash” begins in the parish center, and
will move outdoors for a Carnival food,
games, dunk tank music and fun. 
All teens of high school age are welcome. 
No registration or cost – just come andhave fun.

• Teen Mass and Life Teen Program – Sunday September 12 – 6-8:30

Contemporary Teen Mass – Church   6-7pm
Life Teen Program  and Socialization – 7-8:30pm;  topic:  Blasting Zone Ahead

• Teen Ministry Car Wash Fundraiser

East Parking Lot - 9am-5pm

• Teen Mass and Life Teen Program – Sunday September 26 – 6-8:30

Contemporary Teen Mass – Church   6-7pm
Life Teen Program  and Socialization – 7-8:30pm;  topic:  Spare Change

• Teen Mass and Life Teen Program – Sunday October 10 – 6-8:30

Contemporary Teen Mass – Church   6-7pm
Teen Center "Drop In" - due to Columbus Day weekend no Life Night program
Come with your friends to play air hockey, ping pong, games or just hand out

• Teen Mass and Life Teen Program – Sunday October 24 – 6-8:30

Contemporary Teen Mass – Church   6-7pm
Life Teen Program  and Socialization – 7-8:30pm;  topic:  Soul Wars

• Teen Mass and Life Teen Program – Sunday November 14 – 6-8:30

Contemporary Teen Mass – Church   6-7pm
Life Teen Program  and Socialization – 7-8:30pm;  topic:  Wise Men Still Seek Him

• Teen Retreat - Saturday November 20

Mundelein Seminary - 9am-5pm:  Registration required

• Teen Mass and Life Teen Program – Sunday November 28 – 6-8:30

Contemporary Teen Mass – Church   6-7pm
Mass only due to Thanksgiving Weekend

• Teen Mass and Life Teen Program – Sunday December 12 – 6-8:30

Contemporary Teen Mass – Church   6-7pm
Christmas Social - 7-8:30pm in the Parish Center

• Feed My Starving Children Service Project - December date and time TBD

• Poinsettia Sales Fundraiser - December

*************Sunday December 26 - No mass or Life Night due to Christmas holiday************

• Teen Mass and Life Teen Program – Sunday January 9 – 6-8:30

Contemporary Teen Mass – Church   6-7pm
Life Teen Program  and Socialization – 7-8:30pm;  topic:  Throw Away Society

• Teen Mass and Life Teen Program – Sunday January 23 – 6-8:30

Contemporary Teen Mass – Church   6-7pm
Life Teen Program  and Socialization – 7-8:30pm;  topic:  Rationalize This

• Teen Mass and Life Teen Program – Sunday February 13 – 6-8:30

Contemporary Teen Mass – Church   6-7pm
Life Teen Program  and Socialization – 7-8:30pm;  topic:  Save The Date 

• Teen Mass and Life Teen Program – Sunday February 27 – 6-8:30

Contemporary Teen Mass – Church   6-7pm
Life Teen Program  and Socialization – 7-8:30pm;  topic:  It's Not My Fault

• Teen Mass and Life Teen Program – Sunday March 13 – 6-8:30

Contemporary Teen Mass – Church   6-7pm
Life Teen Program  and Socialization – 7-8:30pm;  topic:  Secret Ingredient

***************Sunday March 27 -  No mass or Life Night due to Parish Mission****************

• Teen Mass and Life Teen Program – Sunday April 10 – 6-8:30

Contemporary Teen Mass – Church   6-7pm
Life Teen Program  and Socialization – 7-8:30pm;  topic:  The Anti-graduation

**************Sunday April 24 - No mass or Life Night due to Easter holiday******************

• Spring Service Project - TBD

• Teen Mass and Life Teen Program – Sunday May 8 – 6-8:30

Contemporary Teen Mass – Church   6-7pm
Life Teen Program  and Socialization – 7-8:30pm;  topic:  Thanks Mom
A special all family event in tribute to your mothers on Mother's Day

• Teen Mass and Life Teen Program – Sunday May 22 – 6-8:30

Contemporary Teen Mass – Church   6-7pm
End of the Year Social– 7-8:30pm in Parish Center and Parish Center Parking Lot