About the Program
J2A is a youth ministry program of spiritual formation for 6th - 12th grades, developed by LeaderResources, an organization rooted in the Episcopal Church which serves the educational needs of many denominations. Saint Elizabeth's uses all three segments of the program.
Rite-13 is a two-year program for 11-13 year-olds whose goals are:
J2A for 14-15 year-olds is also a two-year program. The goals of this curriculum are:
Young Adults in the Church (YAC) is for older high school students. The goals of the curriculum guide the young adult participants as they develop:
Rite-13 is a two-year program for 11-13 year-olds whose goals are:
- To celebrate God’s gift of manhood and womanhood.
- To affirm the power of creative energy and to explore the thoughts and disciplines which allow individuals to effect change in the world.
- To teach, by word and example, the principles of freedom, responsibility and friendship.
J2A for 14-15 year-olds is also a two-year program. The goals of this curriculum are:
- To celebrate the transition from youth to adulthood.
- To train young people in the skills of adulthood.
- To explore the mystery of our faith heritage.
- To establish our experience in the strength of community and liturgy.
Young Adults in the Church (YAC) is for older high school students. The goals of the curriculum guide the young adult participants as they develop:
- Responsibility and partnership in the life of the parish;
- Stewardship — tangible giving of one’s time, talent and treasure — to all of God’s people;
- Leadership for the maintenance of the YAC group — setting meeting times, electing leaders, setting up a communication network, establishing group norms and goals;
- A foundation of personal discipline to carry them along their faith journey; and
- Mentorship of the Rite 13 group.