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: Grades 7 & 8. 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 and
at special events.
Journey
to Adulthood (J2A): Grades 9 & 10. This two-year
program seeks to develop the skills necessary to a maturing
faith and to living faithfully in daily life. It culminates
in being confirmed as an Episcopalian. J2A meets on Sunday mornings
and at special events.
St.
Philip's Youth (SPY): Grades 11 & 12. This youth
group designs and carries out its own programs of service, learning,
recreation, and fellowship. SPY is open to all 11th and 12th
graders and meets on Sunday mornings and other times, places,
and activities as 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
over 50 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.
Las
Campanillas: Handbell Training. This handbell choir trains
youth in reading music and acquiring basic skills in ringing
handbells. Rehearsals are weekly.
St.
Philip's Ringers: Handbell Performance. This choir plays
regularly in services of worship and on other occasions at and
beyond St. Philip's. Rehearsals are weekly.
Boy
Choir & Girl Choir: These two choirs are open to children
and youth in Grades 3 - 8, and sing in services of worship on
a regular basis. Rehearsals are weekly.
 Youth
Choir: For youth in Grades 9 - 12, this choir sings regularly
in services of worship and provides leadership for the Taize
Service. Rehearsals are held weekly.
Chalice
Players: This group of actors of all ages provides interpretive
drama at the All-Generations Service and on other occasions.
Rehearsal is on Monday evenings in the Children's Chapel.
For
more information, or to enroll a child in any of these activities,
call Rosalind Garcia at 520-299-6421, Ext. 43.
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