A Growing Church
Youth
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We seek to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the parish community by implementing the 8 components of a comprehensive youth ministry model.
Youth meets on Sunday Evenings at 6pm – 8pm
Components of a comprehensive youth ministry
Advocacy
catechesis
community life
evangelization
justice & service
leadership development
pastoral care
prayer and worship
Luke 18
Bringing fun and faith together
for an awesome weekend retreat.
February 6-8
Eighth-graders, join us for an amazing Luke 18 retreat on Feb. 6-8, 2026, at St. Clare School. Led by high school and college students, Luke 18 features high-energy games, songs, skits, personal sharing and a series of faith and life talks by the high school students. You’ll be talking about Luke 18 for years!
High school students are invited to be leaders (sophomore-senior) or guardians (freshmen) at Luke 18. Share your faith with our eighth-graders and help host this retreat to make a difference in their lives.
Leaders/guardians must attend one mandatory, general planning meeting (seniors also must attend the seniors-only meeting)
– Nov. 30: seniors-only meeting: 11:45 am. at St. Clare Fellowship Hall
– Dec. 14: all high school leaders (grades 9-12): 11:45 a.m. at location TBD
The workday for all high school (grades 9-12) will be 3-5 p.m. on Jan. 19 at the St. Clare School cafeteria.
College students are invited to help lead Luke 18. Contact Angie Leonelli at 609-864-3605 or Christina Howard at christina.howard@saintclareschool.org
Registration Due November 8th!
The annual Luke 18 retreat provides a powerful experience for eighth graders. Luke 18 opens their eyes to the presence and love of our God, who embraces them just as they are. Led by high school and college students from St. Nicholas, St. Clare and Corpus Christi parishes, the retreat features high-energy games, songs, skits, personal sharing and a series of faith and life talks by the high school students. They’ll be talking about Luke 18 for years.
8th grader
Registration
High School Leaders & Guardian Registration
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625 St. Nicholas Dr., O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-1797
Parish Office Hours
Mon – Fri | 9:00AM – 4:30PM