Sunday Youth Programming
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Rite 13: 6th and 7th Grades
Rite 13 is the first of three two-year sections of the Journey to Adulthood program for young people at St Columba’s. In these two years, young teens explore their creative gifts and abilities while building a strong faith community of peers. Once a month, young people 13 gather on Sunday afternoon for Rite 13 PM—fun activities that build community and expand on Sunday morning lessons. A Rite 13 Liturgy is celebrated twice a year near a young person's 13th birthday. This rite is the congregation's recognition of the unique qualities of its young teens. After two years the Rite 13 group becomes the J2A class.
Schedule (September to late May)
Sundays, 10:15 am to 11:05 am
First Sundays, 3–4:30 pm (Dates in 2012 are: Feb. 5, March 4, April 1, May 6)
Contact: The Rev. Jason Cox (youth@columba.org)
Register: Online Registration
Rite 13 Registration Form (PDF)
J2A: 8th and 9th Grades
J2A is the second of three two-year sections of the Journey to Adulthood program, and the core of the program. Following Rite 13, young people in J2A begin to learn and practice six basic skills of adulthood: active listening, assertion, negotiation, research and information management, partnership and leadership. At the end of the second year of J2A the young people explore the mystery of their faith heritage by designing and going on a Holy Pilgrimage. After this the group moves on to YAC.
Click here for photos from the 2011 Holy Pilgrimage to San Francisco.
And click here for a newsletter article about the 2011 Holy Pilgrimage.
Schedule (September to late May)
Sundays, 10:15 am to 11:05 am
Contact: The Rev. Jason Cox (youth@columba.org)
Register: Online Registration
J2A Registration Form (PDF)
YAC: 10th and 11th Grades
After their pilgrimage, the J2A group becomes YAC (Young Adults in Church). During their final two years in the program, young people take ownership of their place in the church as young adults by exploring different church ministries and leadership opportunities. The group meets weekly, and leaders and youth alike lead discussions on faith, belief and the church.
At the end of the second year of YAC, in alternating years where the students have not yet graduated from high school, the group moves on to the Senior Class.
Schedule (September to late May)
Sundays, 10:15 am to 11:05 am
Contact: The Rev. Jason Cox (youth@columba.org)
Register: Online Registration
YAC Registration Form (PDF)
Senior Class: 12th Grade
This one-year class is formed every other year for high school seniors who finish the J2A program as juniors. Students set their schedule of when to meet, usually once or twice a month, for brunch, fellowship and reflection on the day's scripture. Contact the Director of Youth Ministries for information on when the group will meet next.
Schedule (September to late May)
TBD
Contact: The Rev. Jason Cox (youth@columba.org)
Register: Online Registration
Senior Class Registration Form (PDF)
High School PM
All youth in grades 8–12 gather to hang out, talk about life, build community and share a meal. Please bring $10 to offset the cost of dinner.
Schedule (September to late May)
First Sundays, 6 to 7:30 pm, except as noted.
Please note: On Feb. 5 (Superbowl Sunday), in lieu of our evening meeting, we will meet at 12:30 pm in the Common and head offsite for lunch. Please RSVP to the Rev. Jason Cox and bring $10 to cover costs.
Contact: The Rev. Jason Cox (youth@columba.org)
Click on the following links for more information:
Online Youth Class Registration
Rite 13 Registration Form (PDF)
J2A Registration Form (PDF)
YAC Registration Form (PDF)
Senior Class Registration Form (PDF)
Children’s Sunday School (pre-K through grade 5 or 6)
Photo: Wayne C. Fowler
