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 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 a young adult mentor who will accompany them through their year of formation and who can help them by being a role model in faith. 

Minimum Program Participant Requirements: 

• 10 hours of service 
• 10 hours of liturgical ministry 
• 5 Gospel reflections (2 in Advent, 2 in Lent, 1 in Easter)
• 1 retreat experience 
• Reflection of Growth in Spiritual Life 
• Weekly Mass Attendance
• Monthly Leadership Academy Meeting Attendance

If you are interested in being a Leader in Training, please contact Ronabel Castillo at rccastillo@archchicago.org or (312) 900-1626.