The diocese has retained Church Re-Imagined to conduct a listening process about the diverse needs, perspectives, and aspirations of the youth and families served by our diocesan youth programs. The listening process includes a survey, Zoom meetings, and in-person conversations open to all who would like to participate.

Feel free to share this information with others who would like to help shape the future of youth and children’s ministry in the Diocese of Chicago and email Canon Sierra Reyes with any questions.

Online Listening Sessions

On the evenings of Tuesday, April 16, and Thursday, April 18, there will be specific Zoom sessions for a variety of constituency groups. Each virtual listening session will last approximately 1 hour. Use this link to register.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
4:30 pm CST – Youth/Children/Family Ministry Leaders
6:00 pm CST – Youth
7:30 pm CST – Parents

Thursday, April 18, 2024
4:30 pm CST – Clergy
6:00 pm CST – Youth
7:30 pm CST – Summer Camp Participants

In-Person Listening Sessions
On Saturday, April 20, we will have an on site listening groups at St. Andrew’s, Downers Grove (1125 Franklin Street Downers Grove, Illinois 60515). Your presence is welcome to help provide wisdom on this important topic. Please use this link to register.

9:00 am  – Youth/Children/Family Leaders
10:15 am – Parents
11:30 am – Youth
1:30 pm – Clergy

Online Survey

An online survey, open now through April 20, is available in English and Spanish.