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Mentor
Program Typical
activities with your mentor might include eating out, going to a
movie, shooting hoops, going to church together, or many other
things. In fact, the mentor group sometimes gets together to go to a
hockey game, Braves game, hiking, or bowling. During these events,
you get to know the other teens who also have mentors and find out
it’s a pretty regular thing. If
this sounds interesting to you, then you should take the first step
and contact me, Hale Sanders. But first, run it by your parents to
make sure they’re okay with it. |
Journey to
Adulthood Journey to Adulthood is a program of spiritual formation for young people, which provides a liturgical frame for their experience in our modern culture. It celebrates their individuality and their creative potential, and instructs them in skills needed for successful adult participation in church and society. The Journey to Adulthood program is based on two key concepts; that manhood and womanhood are gifts from God, and that adulthood must be earned. The program was developed over a ten-year period, by parishioners of St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Durham, NC, and includes in-depth exploration of self, spirituality, sexuality, and society. It follows the imperatives of the Baptismal covenant, enabling young people to discover and experience the love of God. How does it work? Christian formation is a lifelong process; this program gives young people a firm foundation on which to build. The curriculum falls into three distinct phases, each of which is two years in length: Rite-13, grades 6 & 7; J2A (Journey to Adulthood), grades 8 & 9; and YAC (Young Adults in the Church), grades 10, 11, and 12. |
| Rite-13 Rising 7th & 8th Graders
The Rite-13 curriculum assists young people as they take the first steps of passage away from their families and into their own lives. It begins with a liturgical celebration of the gift of womanhood and manhood. During the next two years, 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. |
J2A Rising 9th & 10th Graders
Journey to Adulthood (J2A) is the core program, which blends action and contemplation in teaching young people faithful living. To prepare them for adulthood, they learn six basic skills:
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| Young Adults Rising 11th & 12th Graders
The Young Adults (YA) class encourages older youth to take on adult responsibilities in all aspects of parish life and the community. They are challenged to become good stewards of their time, talent, and treasure. Guided by adult advisers, they use the Anglican model of Scripture, reason and the tradition of the Church to guide the lifelong pilgrimage in their faith |
Mission trip 2006
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| Rite 13 Ceremony 2004
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| Youth Ministry |
St. Catherine's strives to provide relevant programming for youth of all ages.
We offer a variety of programs aimed at specific age groups beginning in the
pre-school years and ending with our college ministry. Students in grades 7 through 12 meet each Wednesday evening during the school year from 7-8 p.m. While the church school program is both formative and educational, the evening setting gives students the opportunity to integrate the teachings of their faith into living through various activities in Christian Community. In addition to youth group on Wednesday’s, St. Cat’s Youth gather on weekends and throughout the week for various activities, participate in Diocesan events, happening, mission opportunities, assist with Vacation Bible School, and take several trips throughout the year!
