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! 

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The event will be happening the first Friday of most months:

• February 16

• March 15

• April 19

• Possibly May TBD

As a BSYC Program, this monthly event is completely free for all young people grades 7th - 12th, who want to deepen their relationship with Christ and His Church.  We encourage Faith-based Schools and Religious Ed Programs to register your young people to attend these monthly gatherings.  IT'S FREE to FIRE UP your young people!   

Kids can only be registered through their Catholic School, Parish RE or Ministry.  Talk with your coordinator. 

The goal of these nights is to gather young people (grades 7th - 12th) in an ongoing basis (once a month) from all corners of Pilsen, Little Village, and North Lawndale so that through quality production of dynamic live music, talks, prayer, and social fun, we can inspire love, hope, and faith in their lives, sparking the fire of the Holy Spirit in them so they may spread the Joy in Christ throughout our Schools, Parishes, Homes, and Communities.

• Friday Night Agenda

  • 5:00 - Gathering/Sign-in

  • 5:40 - Dynamic Icebreaker and Welcoming

  • 6:00 - Formational Talk that challenges the mind and inspires the spirit! 

  • 6:30 - Empowering Prayer Experience that renews the soul

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

  • 8:00 - 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 

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.