Youth Christian Formation

Re:form Christian Formation (grade 6)

Re:form is a curriculum rooted in historic Christianity, but speaks to the youth on their level. Re:form empowers youth to discover for themselves what they believe through three components: encounter, engage and respond. Short films frame the tough theological questions being asked. A hands-on Anti-Workbook enhances the experience. Throughout the year making videos, taking pictures, interviewing people and creating stuff will be part of the class.
Sundays, 10:15-11:00 a.m. in Room 315

Rite 13: Part I of Journey to Adulthood (grades 7-8)

The Rite-13 is a two-year program that begins 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. This fall is kicked off with a liturgical celebration of the gifts of womanhood and manhood in October. An environment is fostered in which they can explore new ideas, new interests and new abilities.
Sundays, 10:15-11:00 a.m. in Room 317

J2A: Part II of Journey to Adulthood (grades 9-10)

The J2A program follows Rite 13 and blends action and reflection in teaching faithful living. Youth learn and practice new forms of prayer and Bible study as well as looking at ways that God is at work in our world. Participants also learn the skills of active listening, negotiation, assertion, research/information management, partnership and leadership. During this time, the group begins to start raising money for their pilgrimage which follows the summer after this class concludes. In the parish, the young people are being recognized as young adults who have achieved new levels of responsibility.
Sundays, 10:15-11:00 a.m. in Room 319

YAC: Part III of Journey to Adulthood (grades 10-12)

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. Youth in the class pick many of the topics they would like to discuss and the class is facilitated by mentors rather than teachers.
Sundays, 10:15-11:00 a.m. in Room 214