Leader-in-Training

The Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program is the first year of formation for youth who are interested in becoming leaders in pastoral ministry. This program is open to any Catholic teen in 7th or 8th grade. Youth who are enrolled in the LIT Program commit to a year of formation through service, prayer, worship, catechesis, and community building. The LITs are paired with an adult mentor who will accompany them through their year of formation and who can be help them by being a role model in faith. 

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:

• Prayer
• Sacramental Deep Dive
• Scripture (Old Testament)
• Catholic Social Teaching
• The Saints
• Vocations

Contact Us

Contact us at LIT@ucym.org or leave us a message in the office at 847-719-9071.

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Program Team

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