Understanding Gen Z & Gen Alpha: Who Are We Ministering To? A Deep Dive Into Today’s Young Church
January 27, 2026
6-8 p.m.
Pastoral Center, 9292 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Explore the real motivations, challenges, and spiritual longings of the generations we serve. Cut through stereotypes and learn what research tells us about teens and emerging adults today. Open to anyone who walks with young people: youth ministers, young adult ministry leaders, pastors, deacons, parish staff, teachers, hospitality ministers, parishioners, employers, and more. Light refreshments will be served. No payment.
Participants Will Learn:
- What Gen Z and Gen Alpha value
- How they communicate and connect spiritually
- Why belonging matters more than programs
Roundtable on Hospitality During Lent
February 6, 2026
12:30 p.m. Live Online Webinar. Register Here.
Webinar recording will be available after the event.
Servicio y Liderazgo Pastoral
February 7, 2026
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, East Chicago, IN 46312
This leadership formation invites lay leaders to reflect on pastoral leadership as a call to service rooted in the Gospel. Participants will explore the spiritual foundations of leadership, the importance of accompaniment, and practical ways to lead with humility, compassion, and missionary purpose within their parish and ministry contexts. The formation will be in Spanish.
Embrace! Married Couples Retreat
February 14, 2026
9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
St. Paul Parish Hall, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Bring your bible, a journal, and prepare to have fun! Chris and Linda Padgett, national retreat leaders, will be guiding couples to focus on renewing relationships with each other and with God. Retreat includes interactive talks, time for couple reflection, continental breakfast and catered lunch, plus Eucharistic Adoration with Reconciliation available. Cost $120 per couple.
Ethics of AI and Its Role in Evangelization
February 21, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pastoral Center, 9292 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Mental Health Basics for Ministry
February 24, 2026
6-8 p.m.
Pastoral Center, 9292 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Catechism Series on Prayer
February 25- March 25, 2026
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Pastoral Center, Merrillville, IN, 46410
The Prayer series, presented by Sean Martin, will cover six topics: Intro to Prayer, Praying with Scripture, Praying with Mary, The Our Father and Praying with the Saints. Please bring your Catechism of the Catholic Church and materials to take notes. Cost $25 for the series.