Our youth
ministries seek to provide an environment where students can explore
what it means to be children of God and grow to understand their purpose
in life. Youth meet and walk with other students who are in the same
stage of life, as well as caring adults who serve as guides, mentors,
and coaches for them. We as a church care deeply about our youth and we
also recognize the role that families and specifically parents have
in the lives of students. Therefore, we seek to be a resource for
parents. Our youth ministries strive to develop a holistic approach to
ministry where students, parents, and church all contribute to the
spiritual development of youth and their families.
Release Forms & Event Information
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FALL RETREAT
Press Pause Youth Fall Retreat at Lake Geneva on October 12-14: All 6-12 graders are invited to join us to "press pause" for a time of fellowship, rest, worship and prayer. No teaching. No cell phones. It's a time to unplug, slow down and be with the Lord. We will be joining 4 other Elmhurst church youth groups (Cityview, Pathway, West Suburban and Grace). Registration is due September 28. Click here to download the info sheet.
Catechism
6th - 12th Grade
At Faith CRC we want our youth to know how to explain and live out their faith according to the teachings of the Bible. We offer Catechism classes for 6th through 12th grade youth after the Sunday morning worship service. We use the Heidelberg Catechism, an excellent summary of Scripture that came out of the Reformation of the 16th century, as a guide to help us understand what the Bible teaches us to believe and do.
Asylum
6th - 8th Grade
Traditionally, an "asylum" was a place of REFUGE, a SECURE RETREAT, a SANCTUARY for those in need of a safe place to go. While our lives may be a little crazy at times, Asylum is a safe place where middle school youth can have fun, and grow deeper in understanding of who God is and how He acts in their lives. We encourage, nurture, and equip our students on their faith journey by using a variety of biblical lessons, activities, and events.
The Gathering
9th - 12th Grade
At The Gathering, high school students learn together in community so they may grow in their walk with Christ and grow in their relationships with each other. Our goal is to create a space to grow deeper in the Christian faith and see that faith spread into our entire lives inside and outside of the church.
