Fired Up Friday is an initiative of a group of Catholic Schools and Parishes, organized by BSYC, that brings together young people of the Southwest side of Chicago once a month to build community, have fun, be inspired by dynamic witness talks and be moved by the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in Eucharistic Adoration.  The objective of Fired Up Fridays is to inspire young people to engage in faith and parish life before we lose them in Confirmation or Catholic School Graduation.  There is live worship music, free food, basketball, volleyball, and an hour of DJ.  All of this FREE for our young people thanks to the support of partners like Dominican University, Lilly Foundation, BSYC donors/supporters, and the generosity of ministries like Sergio's Sound, Victor CAM, Lit Lighting, Pascual's DJ Ministry and more.  Help us keep this event FREE for our young people of the Southwest side of Chicago.  Together let us contribute in the renewal of our Church; one young person at a time.  All we need to do is bring them to Christ.  He will do the rest! 

• Friday Night Agenda

  • 5:00 - Gathering/Sign-in

  • 5:40 - Formational Talk that challenges the mind and inspires the spirit! 

  • 6:00 - Empowering Prayer Experience that renews the soul

  • 7:00 - Community Social (use of gym for playing bball and game hall) 

  • 8:30 - End of event

• Our Friday Night Empowering Prayer Experience will alternate different Prayer forms

• • Divine Mercy Chaplet (completely sung with live band)

  • Adoration to the Cross and Act of Repentance (meditation, live music)

  • Lectio Divina  (meditation, conversation, small group experience)

  • Adoration to the Holy Eucharist (large group, Live music)

  • Priests for confessions at all events 

We will soon have dates of our next Fired Fridays

These events are completely free for all young people grades 7th - 12th, who want to deepen their relationship with Christ and His Church.  

Young people can only be registered through their Catholic School, or a Parish Program like Religious Ed, Youth Ministry, Altar Serving, etc.  

Parishes interested in having their RE and Youth Ministry Programs participate in these amazing experiences please complete the interest form. 

1. Parents of young people interested in attending Fired UP Fridays (Grades 7-12th) MUST complete our Consent/Registration Form for the young person to use it as the PASS to enter the event. NO Child without a consent will be able to enter. 

2. Parents MUST leave their kids between 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM on assigned sidewalk drop-offs around the building. We cannot accept any child before 5:00 PM.  Volunteers with security vests will be there to receive your kids and guide them to the entrance of the building. 

3. MUST be on time! The Program will start exactly at 5:30 PM and the doors, for safety reasons, will close at 5:45 PM. No child will be accepted after 5:45 PM

4. Parents can stay at the event if they desire, but MUST be willing to commit as a volunteer for the night with the approval of the School or Parish.  For Safety reasons Volunteers MUST turn in a Volunteer Form signed by their Catholic School Principal or Parish Ministry Coordinator.  

5. Parents MUST come and pick up their kids between 8 PM - 8:30 PM. The building will close exactly at 8:30 PM.  

1. Young people from all around our neighborhoods, parishes, and schools are building community in a safe, positive, faithful environment

2. Catholic Parish RE programs, and Catholic Schools see a stronger culture of engaged faith and positive energy within their young people who are constantly being reenergized at Fired Up events.

3. Young people are being inspired to get involved in their parish youth ministry programs, and parishes see an increase in youth participation

4. Families see a more positive change in their young people who are brining Christ's vibe back to their homes. 

I understand that we, the parents/guardians, are responsible for the transportation of my child to and from the event on the specific times mentioned for drop-off and Pick-up. I understand and consent to pictures and video being taken at the event, including all participants, for the purpose of promotion and marketing of the event and Blessed Sacrament Youth Center.  Food will not be provided so make sure your child comes fed. There will be snacks and drinks on sale.   My child, through my direction and guidance, will be responsible for choosing the food items best to eat according to his/her health. In consideration of allowing my child to participate in this event, I indemnify and hold harmless the organizers, staff, and volunteers involved in this event from any and all liability.  I realize and accept that in the event of my child’s behavior affects the safety of the event, the organizers and chaperones reserve the right to return my child home.