Christ Church Cathedral - Youth Classes

Rite – 13
grades 6 & 7
Helm Wing, 3rd floor
Led by Buddy Bryant, Mimi Jones, Chuck Baldecchi, Blanton Ware
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. 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.

Journey to Adulthood (J2A)
grades 8 & 9
Helm Wing , 3rd floor
Led by Brad Newsome, Beth Prewitt, Tanya Sturgill, Jason Bowling
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. After two years they are given an opportunity for Confirmation and are acknowledged in the community as equipped for new levels of responsibility.

Young Adults in the Church (YAC)
grades 10 - 12
Youth Area Basement
Led by Bernie Conrad, Rebecca Thompson, Diane Milburn, Tim Lucas
Each youth share life events, current issues and discovers how he or she relates to his or her Christian journey.