Diocese of Joliet

Young Singles Ministry

Young Singles Ministry is an outreach to single adults in their late teens,

twenties, and thirties, providing a fun, safe, and comfortable place to grow

spiritually and develop meaningful relationships with other young adults.

Throughout the diocese, young singles can connect with one another at

social events as well as retreats, devotions, service projects, small groups,

formation events, mission trips, and through worshipping together.

For more about this ministry or for upcoming events for young singles in

the western and southern suburbs of Chicago, contact Paul Jarzembowski

at pjarzembowski@dioceseofjoliet.org or by calling (815) 834-4047.

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Tobias Magazine for Catholic Singles

Tobias is a new national magazine for Catholic singles.

Check it out online now.

At the moment, Tobias is introducing a limited-time offer

of a free subscription by registering at www.TobiasMag.com.

Please also consider signing up your parish; it's a great resource

for the many under-served Catholic singles in the pews today.

Send Letters to the Editor

We need to fill an entire page of our summer issue with feedback...

and it's empty right now. Help! Write a short note and let us know

what you think of our spring issue (attached). Note your first and

last name,city and state. Email the letter to Christina@TobiasMag.com.

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Are you asking yourself...

What am I going to do with my life?

Perhaps we can help. Young adulthood is a time of asking

yourself what you are planning to do with the rest of your life.

We have places where you can ask those questions.

Click here for a page of the upcoming opportunities

for discerning and learning God's will and plan for you.

GOD'S PLANS 4 YOU

Check out our discernment page

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Some Resources for Young Singles

	Singles at the Crossroads (by Albert Y. Hsu, Intervarsity Press, 1997) is a great guide for single young adult Christians today. This book helps singles understand that the church is really for them just as much as it is for couples and families. Hsu covers topics such as loneliness, community, dating, discernment, and practical advice for temptations of the single life.

	Gettng a Life: How to Find Your True Vocation (by Renee M. LaReau, Orbis Books, 2003) looks at our calling in work and in love, and what God might be asking us to do with our life. Renee LaReau is a young adult who chronicles her own journey to discovering her calling, and challeges readers to look at their lives and to do the same discernment.

	Spirituality at Work: 10 Ways to Balance Your Life on the Job (by Gregory F. A. Pierce, Loyola Press, 2001) is a guide for any young adult working in the world today (regardless of a person's job, location, or tasks). In an enjoyable and easy-to-read way, author Gregory Pierce outlines ten practical ways to balance life and work, home and office, as well as our faith and our careers.

	The Five Love Languages for Singles (by Gary Chapman, Northfield Publishing, 2004) is based on his original "Five Love Languages" book, but this time focuses on single life. Chapman tackles the unique circumstances that singles face, and shows how the five love languages affect our relationships, friendships, and work environment, and how we can better understand them.

	Losing Your Religion, Finding Your Faith: Spirituality for Young Adults (by Fr. Brett C. Hoover, Paulist Press, 1998) is a great read for any young singles who strugle with their faith. According to Fr. Brett Hoover, losing one's religion is just a part of our growth process, but what really defines us is the real challenge to find a vibrant, honest, and relevant adult appreciation of faith and belief.