Focus Groups help to highlight important issues facing full-time, part-time and volunteer ministers in parishes and schools across the Archdiocese of Chicago. The groups formed to this date so far are:

	Spiritual Growth
	Resources Contact: Jim Welch - Vice-Chair and Resources Focus Group Chair St. Mary of Vernon Parish, Indian Creek, IL Phone: 847-362-1021 - Email: jwelch@maryofvernon.org
	Professional Growth Contact: Irene Friend - Professional Growth Focus Group Chair Christ the King Parish, Chicago, IL Phone: 773-239-6349 - Email: FriendID@aol.com
	Technology

The work of these groups is on-going. We are in need of energetic people who are willing to join in and help advance the work of Catholic Youth Ministry in these areas. If you would be interested in becoming a part of a Focus Group, sharing your gifts and talents, contact on of the Board of Directors or come to our Fall Gathering and we will connect you with the Focus Group you are interested in.