Youth Programs
Sixth grade: Worship
Topics covered: Church vocabulary; church seasons; sacraments; Book of Common Prayer; acolyte training; junior ushering and junior altar guild
Curricula: Episcopal Church Curriculum; Book of Common Prayer; Guest speakers/trainers
Trip: Trinity Center Retreat (January)
Liturgical milestone: Commissioning of New Acolytes
Seventh grade: Scripture and Prayer
Topics covered: Old Testament; New Testament; Learning to pray
Curricula: Disciple Bible Study; Prayer is Like Driving a Car
Trip: Acolyte Festival at the National Cathedral (October); other ages eligible as well
Eighth grade: Journey of Faith
Topics covered: Luke Bible study (fall); My Faith, My Life confirmation curriculum (spring)
Curricula: Luke Bible Study; My Faith, My Life; guest speakers
Trip: Urban Pilgrimage to New York City or Washington, D.C. (February)
Liturgical milestone: Confirmation
Ninth grade: Living into Faith Everyday (LIFE)
Topics covered: Talking about faith and living as a Christian community
Curricula: Journey to Adulthood; Way to Live
Trip: Alternative Spring Break Mission Trip (March/April)
Tenth grade: Mission in Motion
Topics covered: Understanding and acting on the gospel s call to serve others; Developing mission projects in the local community; Practicing various ministries in the church
Curricula: Journey to Adulthood; Young Adults in the Church
Trip: Summer Pilgrimage (every other year, usually in June)
Liturgical milestone: Commissioning of Pilgrims
Eleventh/Twelfth grade: Faith Applied
Topics covered: Discussing current events from a faith perspective; Applying faith in the process of decision making; Strengthening faith for the journey beyond Christ Church
Curricula: Young Adults in the Church; Synthesis Bible Study; Guest speakers
Trip: Summer Pilgrimage/Alternative Spring Break Mission Trip
Liturgical milestone: Commissioning of Graduates
Episcopal Youth Community (EYC)
EYC supplements the Sunday School program by providing fellowship and outreach activities to create a peer-based community featuring open dialogue about faith and spirituality, and opportunities for ministry in the church and the broader Raleigh community.
EYC takes place on Sunday nights and allows for the different grades to join together.
Jr. EYC (grades 7-8): 5:30 - 6:30 P.M.
EYC Dinners (grades 7-12): 6:30 - 7:00 P.M.
Sr. EYC (grades 9-12): 7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Pre-EYC (grade 6): Will meet one Sunday per month
