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​Totus Tuus Summer Youth Camps

​SUMMER 2020 PROGRAM INFORMATION

Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, the Archdiocese of Chicago has canceled Totus Tuus this summer.
​Please continue to pray for everyone affected in these unprecedented times. 
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What is Totus Tuus?

The Totus Tuus program aims to inspire young people to long for holiness, develop a deep desire for conversion and personally renew their faith with a stronger prayer life. Through evangelization and catechesis, Totus Tuus seeks to foster openness to the sacrifices and blessings of the various Christian vocations.

The program began in 1987 as a vacation bible school program in the Diocese of Wichita, Kansas. In 2007, Totus Tuus of Chicago launched its pilot program with two teams serving 10 parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Joliet. The program continues to expand, now serving over 24 parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

The Five Pillars of Totus Tuus
  1. The Eucharist:  The Eucharist is an integral part of Totus Tuus schedule. Prayer provides the structure, but the celebration of the holy sacrifice of the Mass is the “source and summit” of the daily schedule.
  2. Marian Devotion:  Totus Tuus catechists and counselors (missionaries) lead young people of the program to Jesus for a week, however, Mary will lead them to Jesus for a lifetime. Meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary, we come to see how Mary always leads us to her Son.
  3. Catechetical Instruction:  Totus Tuus instructs young people on the basic tenets of the Catholic faith to cultivate both a firm intellectual grounding and a solid relationship with Jesus. All of our teachings aim to help young people grow in their faith and friendship with Jesus Christ.
  4. Vocation Discernment:  Totus Tuus strives to foster Christian vocations by encouraging young people to begin discerning God’s call in their lives. College-aged teachers sign a “covenant” in which they promise to be open to and actively discern God’s will for them. It’s through this, they can help others do the same.
  5. Fun:  Totus Tuus demonstrates that one can be a faithful Catholic and still have fun. Morning “pump up," silly skits and songs, recess and water fights at each parish infuse the element of fun into the program.

Source: https://vocations.archchicago.org/events/totus-tuus/what-is-totus-tuus

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  • About UCYM
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    • Who We Are
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      • Staff and Senior Leadership
      • UCYM Board
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  • Youth Ministry
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    • Youth Group
    • Campus Ministry
    • Virtual Programs
    • Retreats
    • Confirmation
    • Children's Resources
  • Young Adult Ministry
    • Start Here
    • Theology On Tap
    • Alpha
    • World Youth Day 2023
  • Hispanic Ministry
    • Start Here
    • Hispanic Council
    • Pastoral Juvenil
    • Quinceañera Ministry
    • Hispanic Celebrations >
      • Day of the Dead
      • Our Lady of Guadalupe
    • Resources >
      • V Encuentro
      • USCCB
  • Worship
  • Service
  • Resources
    • Covid-19 Resources
    • Reopening
    • Dignity >
      • Start Here
      • Catholic Relief Services
      • Immigration Ministry
      • Respect Life
      • Care For Creation
      • Domestic Violence
      • Kolbe House Jail Ministry
      • Amate House
      • Affirmed–LGBTQ Ministry
      • Exodus World Service
      • Black Lives Matter
      • Interfaith Action of Evanston
      • USCCB
    • Vocations >
      • Start Here
      • Cava
      • Archdiocese of Chicago
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