Totus Tuus
The Totus Tuus program aims to inspire young people to long for holiness, develop a deep desire for conversion and personally renew their faith with a stronger prayer life. Through evangelization and catechesis, Totus Tuus seeks to foster openness to the sacrifices and blessings of the various Christian vocations.
The program began in 1987 as a vacation bible school program in the Diocese of Wichita, Kansas. In 2007, Totus Tuus of Chicago launched its pilot program with two teams serving 10 parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Joliet. The program continues to expand, now serving over 24 parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Yearly Cycle
Totus Tuus uses sacred scripture and the catechism of the Catholic Church to instill the faith of the Church in the hearts and minds of young people. The program follows a six-year cycle to give young people the opportunity to be a part of Totus Tuus year after year. Please see below for the most recent cycle.
Year 1 (2024): Apostles Creed
Year 2 (2025): The Sacraments
Year 3 (2026): The 10 Commandments
Year 4 (2027): The Virtues
Year 5 (2028): Prayer & Our Father
Year 6 (2029): Salvation
Mysteries of The Holy Rosary
Each year, there is a focus on Marian devotion as well. Every day of the week the youth learn of another mystery and pray a decade of the rosary after recess as an entire group. By the end of the week, youth will have prayed an entire rosary and deepened their understanding of Christ’s life through reflecting on the mysteries of the rosary.
Year 1 (2024): The Glorious Mysteries
Year 2 (2025): The Joyful Mysteries
Year 3 (2026): The Luminous Mysteries
Year 4 (2027): The Sorrowful Mysteries
Times/Events
Camp Days
Mon. July 15- Friday July 19
8:30AM- Dropoff/Arrival
9:00AM- Prayer/Pump Up
9:20AM- Classroom (Rosary Mystery)
10:00AM- Snack
10:15AM- Classroom (Curriculum-Creed)
10:45AM- Mass Prep
11:15AM- Mass (Open to Parents)
11:45AM- Lunch and Recess
12:50PM- Water and Decade of the Rosary
1:00PM- Classroom (Curriculum-Creed)
1:30PM- Snack and Missionary Skit/Theatre
1:45PM- Classroom (Curriculum-Creed)
2:15PM- Closing Prayer
2:30PM- Pickup/Dismissal
*Friday is Water Balloon Fight and Human Sundae
Times/Events
Camp Days
Sun. July 14- Thurs. July 18
6:30PM- Welcome/Socialize with Games
6:45PM- Blessing and Dinner
7:15PM- Games
7:45PM- Talk
8:00PM- Team Discussion
8:30PM- Night Prayer
8:45PM- Depart
*Tuesday Night is Adoration
*Thursday Night is Shaving Cream Fight
Still Not Sure?
If you are interested but would let to know more details or just need a little convincing, email us!!
Contact Us
7399 W. 159th Street
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477
(708) 429 6767
Fr. Tirso Villaverde, Pastor