The Journey to Adulthood :: J2A is a complete youth ministry program of spiritual formation for 6th - 12th grades. It uses Bible study, prayer, rites of passage, outreach ministries and both solemn and playful activities to underscore its core principles:

• Manhood and womanhood are free gifts from God.

• Adulthood must be earned.

There are three two-year segments of the program:

Rite-13: The first two years (6th & 7th / 7th & 8th graders) focus on celebrating the individuality of each young person and their creative potential. The Rite-13 liturgy (A Celebration of Manhood and Womanhood) is the community expression of this.
 

J2A: The middle portion of the program (8th & 9th / 9th & 10th graders), engages youth with the skills and critical thinking involved in adulthood. The youth plan and embark on a pilgrimage together at the end of this segment.
 

Young Adults in Church: YAC is a mentor-based program helping older teens (11th and 12th grade) discern and carry out a ministry within their church or in the larger community. Vocation and development of a personal credo are also emphasized.
 

In addition to Sunday mornings, each group engages in a community building activity the first Saturday of the month. These activities include dinners, pizza & movies, community service activities, and others that are planned by the teens.
 
For more information please contact the Christian Education Director at the St. David's church office.