YOUNG ADULTS
Welcome to the Young Adult Community at Saint Mary of the Lake and Our Lady of Lourdes!
We are so glad you are here. Whether you have lived in Chicago for years, just moved here or are simply seeking a welcoming space to grow and explore your faith, you have a home with us.
Our easily-accessible community brings together young adults from across the parish to share in small-group fellowship, prayer, local service, social events and everyday life in the city. From weekly worship and seasonal faith discussions to casual beach days, pickup sports, and social outings, there are many opportunities to build meaningful relationships and live out your faith alongside your parish peers. Instead of feeling like just another face in a huge parish, our community is all about intentional depth, genuine personal connection, and shared purpose.
No matter where you find yourself on your spiritual journey, there is always a seat at the table for you here. We would love to meet you at our next gathering or after Mass, so please feel free to introduce yourself and dive right in.
You are welcome here!
Featured Young Adult Events
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Trick or Treat Night
October 31 • 6:00pm • Kenmore entrance to parish hall • Bilingual
Celebrate Halloween with our Young Adult Community! We’re teaming up for the annual Buena Park Neighbors’ Trick or Treat Night to hand out candy to local families and trick-or-treaters. Costumes are highly encouraged, and enthusiasm is guaranteed! Come be a friendly face for our parish in the neighborhood.
Note - this is a young adult event and is not intended for children. Although children are welcome to participate in Buena Park Neighbors Trick or Treat Night.
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Young Adult Discipleship Groups
Navigating life can feel like a non-stop hustle as you balance careers, relationships, and big life questions. You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Join a Young Adult Discipleship Group, a welcoming space to slow down, share your story, and grow in your faith.
Expect real conversations with zero judgment in a low-key environment. Together, we dive into Scripture, talk through big questions, and discover what it truly means to follow Jesus in our daily lives. Groups meet regularly at the parish office.
Whether you’ve been walking with God for years or are just starting to explore your faith, you are welcome here!
Men’s Group - Wednesdays
Couple’s Group - Mondays
Women’s Group - Tuesdays
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Friendsgiving
November 14 • 7:00pm • Parish Hall • Bilingual
Good food, great friends, and maybe a few questionable karaoke performances!
Join Young Adults in their 20s and 30s for an evening of gratitude, friendship, and plenty of laughter as we gather for Friendsgiving! We'll share a potluck feast, celebrate the friendships we've made (and the new ones yet to come!), and then grab the mic for a little karaoke fun. Whether you're ready to belt out your favorite song or just cheer everyone on, there's a place for you at the table!
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Iskali Formation
Iskali Formation is a space to know and learn more about your faith, with the goal of human development and empowering young adults to live out their faith with courage and purpose. Classes take place at our parish office. We will participate as a group with the full Iskali cohort via Zoom.
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Iskali
We invite you to join us this October for a wonderful series of events focused on prayer, learning, and growing together in our Catholic faith. Mark your calendars for the following dates:
Tuesday, October 27 | Faith Formation Series
Topic: Rediscovering the Richness, Meaning, and Beauty of Our Catholic Faith
Details: Don't miss the final installment of our two-part series exploring the richness and beauty of our Catholic tradition.
We look forward to seeing you there! Bring a friend!
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Iskali is a community designed for Hispanic young adults seeking to lead, grow, and transform their faith. Though open to all, our space focuses on equipping you through weekly prayer, formation, and authentic fellowship. Here, every member is truly seen, heard, and accompanied on their spiritual journey as we learn about our faith and each other.
Come as you are! We typically meet every Tuesday at 7:00pm in the parish office. Click here to learn more.
Upcoming events:
October 13 - Explanatory Mass at Saint Procopius Church
October 20 - Discussing coming back to Jesus and social time
October 27 - Faith Refreshed, adult faith formation on the liturgical year.
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Our Young Adult Women’s Group offers an encouraging, intentional space to navigate the unique challenges of early adulthood alongside peers who truly get it. Whether you are balancing your career, making big life decisions, or searching for deeper purpose, this community is designed to help you ground your journey in faith. Come grab a seat, meet new friends, and build meaningful relationships that last. Click here to learn more.
The Rosary Series:
October 21, November 4 • 6:15pm
Come and join women in their 20s and 30s to reflect and learn about the mysteries of the holy rosary. Each session in the series will unpack a different set of mysteries. Following this insightful discussion, we will be praying this devotion as a group. Rosaries and pamphlets will be provided as needed.
Craft Night: Making the Rosary:
November 18 & December 2 6:15pm - Saint Mary’s
Come and join women in their 20s and 30s as we conclude our rosary series by making rosaries! The rosaries made will be given to those going through the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) process. Donations are encouraged so we can purchase supplies for the event! Beverages and snacks will be provided. We will meet in the Bishop Hayes room at the parish office.
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Our Young Adult Men’s Group provides a strong foundation for men looking to live with intentionality. From navigating work and relationships to being rooted in your faith, this is a space for honest conversations about the challenges of life. We gather to grow with one another, study the Word, and gain practical encouragement for living our faith. Pull up a chair, connect with a reliable community of peers, and start growing together.
Meeting on Wednesdays at 7pm
Click here to learn more.
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Our Young Adult Couples Group provides a welcoming, intentional environment to strengthen your relationship alongside peers on the same journey. Whether you are currently dating, engaged, or navigating the early years of marriage, this group focuses on building a lasting, faith-filled foundation together. We gather for open discussions, helpful insights, and deep encouragement as we explore what it looks like to honor God in our relationships and future plans. Join us to build lasting friendships, gain practical tools, and invest in a stronger connection with your partner.
Meeting on Mondays at 7pm
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Young Adult Discipleship Small Groups
Get Connected
Click the link below to sign up up and learn more. Come as you are and get connected with everything happening in our community! For more information on all of our events, contact our staff leaders Bernadette Garza or Amy Sotamba.
