Rite-13: A Celebration of Manhood and Womanhood
This weekend Trinity celebrates one of the central liturgical observances in the Journey to Adulthood Program with the Rite-13 ceremony at our 10 a.m. Eucharist on Sunday morning.
Journey to Adulthood is a junior and senior high program that guides young people in developing their Christian faith and integrating it into the maturation process that is the work of teenagers. The program starts from the proposition that manhood and womanhood are biological gifts from God, but that Adulthood is something that has to be earned and developed. Through the seven years of the program, students learn, in successively challenging ways, what it means to be a responsible, Christian adult. In study, discussions, ministry and social activities, the teens (and their adult mentors) explore areas of self, society, spirituality and sexuality in the context of their faith.
The weekend begins with an intergenerational dinner tonight in Goodwin Hall. The evening will feature an discussion between parents and young people who are NOT their children(always a favorite, and a surprise to the parents!), a fabulous meal prepared by Fr. Ron and Hyacinth Miller, and a presentation by the young people who will participate in the Rite-13 ceremony.
On Sunday morning, we will formally acknowledge and pray for our Honorees, all of whom either have already or will soon be reaching the age of 13. What I have sometimes dubbed sort of a "Christian Bar/Bat Mitzvah," the young people and their parents will come to the front of the church where they will affirm that they are committed to working hard in the Journey to Adulthood program, and their parents will acknowledge their emergence into young adulthood. Each will receive a blessing from the clergy and from their parents.
The six young people who will be honored on Saturday evening and Sunday are Advetus Bohlen, William Burns, Kayla Gonzales, Meg Foster, Hailey Townsend and Franklin Ude. Many thanks to Fr. Ron and Hyacinth for organizing the meal, to Grace Haronian, leader of the Rite-13 program, and to all of the families for their support. Prayers and all good wishes go to them and to the Rite-13 families.
Have a blessed weekend. Your brother in Christ, Don+
Journey to Adulthood is a junior and senior high program that guides young people in developing their Christian faith and integrating it into the maturation process that is the work of teenagers. The program starts from the proposition that manhood and womanhood are biological gifts from God, but that Adulthood is something that has to be earned and developed. Through the seven years of the program, students learn, in successively challenging ways, what it means to be a responsible, Christian adult. In study, discussions, ministry and social activities, the teens (and their adult mentors) explore areas of self, society, spirituality and sexuality in the context of their faith.
The weekend begins with an intergenerational dinner tonight in Goodwin Hall. The evening will feature an discussion between parents and young people who are NOT their children(always a favorite, and a surprise to the parents!), a fabulous meal prepared by Fr. Ron and Hyacinth Miller, and a presentation by the young people who will participate in the Rite-13 ceremony.
On Sunday morning, we will formally acknowledge and pray for our Honorees, all of whom either have already or will soon be reaching the age of 13. What I have sometimes dubbed sort of a "Christian Bar/Bat Mitzvah," the young people and their parents will come to the front of the church where they will affirm that they are committed to working hard in the Journey to Adulthood program, and their parents will acknowledge their emergence into young adulthood. Each will receive a blessing from the clergy and from their parents.
The six young people who will be honored on Saturday evening and Sunday are Advetus Bohlen, William Burns, Kayla Gonzales, Meg Foster, Hailey Townsend and Franklin Ude. Many thanks to Fr. Ron and Hyacinth for organizing the meal, to Grace Haronian, leader of the Rite-13 program, and to all of the families for their support. Prayers and all good wishes go to them and to the Rite-13 families.
Have a blessed weekend. Your brother in Christ, Don+
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