Home

About
St. Philip's

Services of Worship

Calendar & Events

Children

Youth

Adults

Outreach

Clergy & Staff

Guided Tour

Music

Youth

Opportunities for youth at St. Philip's include service, learning, music and fellowship. Youth are an integral part of worship at St. Philip's; their visibility is evident in acolytes, choir, and drama. There are multiple opportunities for service at and beyond St. Philip's, including local and international service. Learning centers around age groups middle school/junior high and senior high.

Learning & Spiritual Development

Youth is a time of passages of many kinds. Primarily it is a time of passage from childhood to adulthood. For the Church this means creating a strong sense of support among peers and mentors, providing settings for genuine community, and encouraging serious thought and dialogue about the meaning of faith and its impact on life choices. There are three components to this passage.

Rite 13: A two year program (beginning with grades 6 and 7 in year one and grades 7 and 8 in year two) that explores the spiritual transition from childhood to young manhood and young womanhood. Here youth experience community, find fun in being together with leaders and mentors, and explore the pathway toward faith. Rite 13 meets on Sunday mornings at 10:15am and at special events, retreats and activities.

Journey to Adulthood (J2A): A two year program (beginning with grades 8 & 9 in year one and 9 and 10 in year two) that seeks to develop the skills necessary to a maturing faith and to living faithfully in daily life. It culminates with being confirmed as an Episcopalian and a pilgrimage experience. J2A meets on Sunday mornings and at special events, retreats and activities.

St. Philip's Youth (SPY): A two or three year program (encompassing grades 10-12 in year one and Grades 11 & 12 in year two). SPY focuses especially on stepping out into the world as young adults in mission. The participants in this group plan a yearly mission project or trip. The youth are able to design and carry out many of their own programs of service, learning, recreation, and fellowship. SPY meets on Sunday mornings and other times and places, as special events, retreats and activities are scheduled.

Participation

At St. Philip's youth have multiple opportunities for participation in the life of the Parish, most centering around worship, music, and the arts.

Acolytes: Attending the Altar and sanctuary is the job of this group of teenagers under the direction of the Acolyte Master/Verger. They lead the procession and serve in the sanctuary during worship on Sundays and at other special occasions. Young people may begin their acolyte experience when they are in seventh grade and continue on through college if they choose.

Chalice Players: This group of actors 7th grade and up provide interpretive drama at the All-Generations Service and on other occasions. Rehearsal is on Thursday evenings.

Youth Ushers: Youth 7th grade and up can join an ushering team and be part of this welcoming ministry.

After School Program Volunteers: Youth age 16 and up can volunteer to help with the After School Music and Homework program once a week.

Youth Writer for Loaves & Fishes: Budding journalists and writers may report for St. Philip's newsletter, Loaves & Fishes.

 

For more information, or to enroll a child in any of these activities, call Rosalind Garcia at 520-299-6421, ext. 43, or e-mail.