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.
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