Rite – 13
10:00am - 10:50am
grades 7th & 8th
Helm Wing, 3rd floor
The Rite-13 curriculum assists young people as they take the first steps of passage away from their families and into their own lives as adults. It begins with a liturgical celebration of the gift of womanhood and manhood. In the second year, the community acknowledges the gift of gender, celebrates the amazing creative power and potential of these young people and creates a safe haven to explore new ideas, new interests, and new abilities.
Journey to Adulthood (J2A)
10:00am - 10:50am
grades 9th & 10th
Helm Wing , 3rd floor
This core program blends action and contemplation in teaching young people faithful living. To prepare them for adulthood, they learn six basic skills: active listening, negotiation, assertion, research/information management, partnership and leadership. The program also helps them understand and affirm Christian living. Next spring, they will be given an opportunity for Confirmation and acknowledged in the community as equipped for new levels of responsibility. During the summer of 2011, they will attend for a spiritual pilgrimage.
Young Adults in the Church (YAC)
10:00am - 10:50am
grades 11th & 12th
Youth Area Basement
Each youth share life events, current issues and discovers how he or she relates to his or her Christian journey.