Senior High Youth Group:
S.O.S. (Service Over Self)

The outreach and service component of our youth group works with the same goals and objectives as our church and our commitment to be ?a serving church, where we are sent into the world in the power of the Holy Spirit to share the Good News in word and deed.? (CHS Mission statement).

Throughout the year we are mindful of balancing the social, and educational component of youth group with our service component.  We have enjoyed supporting many M&O efforts so far this year including: 
 
- Chicago House
- Cathedral Shelter
- Food Pantry
- Nuestra Senora de Gaudalupe
- PADS
- Community Meals
- Katrina Relief
- Glen Flora
- LEAD
- Inter faith at LF College
- Lake Forest Hospital Pediatric Ward
- Northern Illinois Food Bank  

All you need is a willing heart?no special skills required!  We try to find activities and events that are packed with practical acts of service and love. Plus many of the teens have developed an individual relationship with members of the parish and other outside organizations that need their love and support.

We feel our teens benefit in the following ways:  

- learn about their community 
- develop a sense of commitment to be there for those in need
- create meaningful friendships as they serve others 
- see their faith in action

As one CHS youth said: "Serving those in need is a powerful way to express God's love.  We are challenged to ask questions, to reflect on our spirituality, to act on our goodwill, and to grow in our relationships with each other and God.  Simply put, it is memorable, stimulating, and powerful."