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Journey
to Adulthood
JOURNEY
TO ADULTHOOD
Spiritual formation for youth at Holy Communion is anchored by Journey to Adulthood, a six-year program that balances Bible study, prayer and both serious and playful activities to nurture the whole person during the passage from childhood to adulthood. Leaders model living the faith and remind young people of the ever-present love and mercy of God.
Rite
13
The Rite 13 is a two-year program and the first of the six-year Journey to Adulthood class. Depending on the year, sixth through eighth graders take their first steps of passage away from their families and into their own lives in this environment. The fall is kicked off with a liturgical celebration of the gifts of womanhood and manhood. An environment is fostered in which they
can explore new ideas, new interests and new abilities.
Rite 13- 7th-8th grade meet in Carrick
J2A
The J2A program follows Rite 13 and blends action and reflection in teaching faithful living. Participants learn the skills of active listening, negotiation, assertion, research/information management, partnership and leadership. During this time, participants will be confi rmed,
organize a mission trip and work their way towards a holy pilgrimage. They are being recognized as young adults who have achieved new levels of responsibility.
J2A- 9th & 10th grade meet in John Buruss’ office
YAC
(Young Adults in the Church)
YAC encourages older youth, after Rite 13 and J2A, to take on adult responsibilities in all aspects of parish life and community and to become good stewards of their time, talent and treasure. After returning from pilgrimage, they are to use their knowledge and skills
of spirituality and responsibility to guide their lifelong journey of faith.
YAC- 11th & 12th grade meet in the Youth Room
Youth
Pilgrimage
Eight years ago, the church fi rst supported a group of youth in their desire to explore themselves spiritually in distant lands when the J2A class traveled to Scotland. Since then, groups have been to Italy and Ireland, and most recently 21 pilgrims traveled to Greece to follow in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. During the J2A phase of the Journey to Adulthood program, youth begin making preparations for a pilgrimage, collectively deciding where to go and how to get there. With the help of mentors, they organize fundraisers, team-building projects and community service work to get them financially and mentally ready for the journey they are preparing to take. God, faith and one’s personal journey are an integral part of the preparation. The experience is intended to be a transformational journey in which pilgrims learn about themselves, the group and their relationship with God.
For information, please
contact John Burruss . |
