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Discipleship Learning

The Discipleship Learning program is the second level of leadership and youth ministry faith formation for teens in 9th and 10th grade. Our missionary disciples are put into small groups with a small group leader who will accompany them on their journey through the program. Missionary disciples learn leadership through participation in parish events, leading at retreats, and more.

Program Completion Goals:
  • 40 hours of service
  • 12 faith formation sessions
  • 12 hours of youth group/community building activities
  • ​1 retreat experience
  • 12 hours of liturgical ministry
  • 9 Gospel reflections
  • Weekly Mass attendance tracking
  • Reflection of Growth in Spiritual Life

Curriculum Topics:
  • Being a Disciple
  • The Great Commission
  • Vocations
  • Intro to Theology of the Body
  • Catholic Social Teaching Deep Dive
  • The Mass
  • "What is spirituality?"
  • The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy

Contact Us

Contact us at [email protected] or leave us a message in the office at 847-719-9071.

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Mailing Address
St. Scholastica Monastery
7430 N. Ridge Blvd.
​Chicago, IL 60645
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If you are experiencing a life-threatening situation, please call 9-1-1. If you need non-emergency resources, contact us. 
Phone: 224-307-4048

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UCYM is a tax-exempt organization with a 501(c)(3) status. All donations are tax deductible. For more information about giving, please contact us at [email protected].
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  • ABOUT US
    • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
    • Protection of Children and Youth
    • Who We Are
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • News Room
    • Resources >
      • Domestic Violence Outreach
      • Care for Creation
      • V Encuentro
      • LGBTQ+ Community >
        • AGLO
        • Global Catholic Resource Center
        • God Is On Your Side
        • New Ways Ministry
        • Outreach - An LGBTQ Catholic Resource
      • Vocations
    • Calendar
    • Store
  • PROGRAMS
  • JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
    • Sites & Partners
    • Volunteer & Employment
  • Donate
  • CONTACT US
  • Jubilee 2025
  • Pope Francis