Youth Program

About the "Alcanzar" Youth Program

Close to 300 neighborhood youth are involved in broad Out-of-School time programming offering 6-18 year olds extended opportunities for informal and active learning in the areas of Educational Supports, Human Development, and the Arts. Some of the events and activities are organized by staff, while others are planned and carried out by the youth themselves. 

Area targeted:

Our target area is the far northwest segment of Chicago Community Area #61: New City.  The area targeted is the area of Chicago bounded by 43rd Street to the

north, 47th to the south, Loomis to the east, and Damen Avenue to the west.  We do, however, accept youth from neighborhoods bordering the target area, if they

and their parents judge that they will be able to travel safely to and from the program.

 

The count of Census 2000 showed 8324 persons living in this target area, with 40.5% of the population under the age of 19.  That yields a count of some 3370 persons under the age of 19 living in our target area of 16 square blocks (28 city blocks by actual count.)  Confronted by numerous social and economic challenges each day, our children and youth exhibit tremendous resiliency, hope for the future, and a general desire to serve the needs of the community around them.



 

 

 

Welcome to our Youth program web site! Our parish works hard to accompany our youth!

Programs provide a holistic approach to providing for the needs of our youth, meeting their spiritual needs within the programs of education, recreation and life skills. Our youth have dreams and visions of serving our world in many ways. It is our responsibility to recognize the treasures they are to our Church and guide them in healthy ways to live as responsible caring adults.

These pages provide an outline for our approach to Youth Ministry and the needs of our Youth Program.

Thank you for your support and help always!

Fr. Bruce Wellems, CMF
Pastor

News, Bulletins and Articles

s Weekly Bulletin Youth Page
s Photo Gallery

Special Events for ALL:

"Noche Bajo las Estrellas"  (a Night Under the Stars)

fundraiser to benefit the Youth Mariachi Program

Saturday August 28, 2010

7 pm

IHM Patio, 4521 South Ashland

tickets are $10.00, and include a meal and Mariachi performance.  Call the parish office at 773-376-3900 to reserve your tickets.

 

Special Events for and by YOUTH
 

Summer End Sports Tournaments for ages 11-16, 6 pm, parking lot:

Tuesday, Aug 24 - Softball

Wednesday, Aug 25 - Volleyball

Thursday, Aug 26 - Soccer

Friday, Aug 27 - Softball

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holy Cross / IHM
4541 S. Wood St. Chicago IL 60609 (773) 376-3900
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