Welcome!

Welcome to the landing page for 8th Grade Rite 13 for the fall of 2020. 

Rite 13 is a program designed for emerging adults to explore their relationship with themselves, God, and the world.  With parallels to the Jewish bar/bat mitzvah, Rite 13 culminates in a rite of passage ceremony on January 31. 

Rite 13 GroupMe

We will use the mobile app "GroupMe" to keep in touch between meetings.  Visit the following link to sign up: https://groupme.com/join_group/62458744/WfR8RL5O

Weekly Challenges and Assignments

September 20
This week, we want you to upload a baby picture and family photo, which will be sent to Tracy and Darren. 

Calendar

 Self
  • September 13 - Get to know you
  • September 20 - I am made in God's Image Just as I am.  I am good.
  • September 27 - I am made in God's Image:  Who am I? 

Society
  • October 11 - Pressure Points and Asking for help
  • October 18 - I need, I Want, I Have
  • October 25 - Choosing to be a Servant
 
Spirituality
  • November 8 - Images we Carry
  • November 15 - Finding Images of God in the World
  • November 22 - Faith and Trust a Changing Definition of Faith

Advent
  • December 6 - TBD
  • December 13 - TBD

Prayer
  • January 10 - What did Jesus Say About Prayer?
  • January 17 - A.C.T.S. Model for Prayer
  • January 24 - Pray without Ceasing

Ceremony:  January 31

Meet Your Leaders

Tracy Ruska
Adult Mentor
Hello, I’m Tracy Ruska. I’ve been involved in a variety of programs at All Saints over the years from Threads, Young Adult Groups, Small Groups, Youth Ministries, and many things I’m forgetting. I’m looking forward to Rite 13 and seeing you all begin your journey learning about your faith and incorporating it into your lives as you venture into adulthood. 
Darren Gaynor
Adult Mentor
Hey, all. My name is Darren Gaynor. My family and I have been at All Saints since 2013 (I think). Some of my interests and involvement at All Saints have included adult formation, children's sunday school, annual canvass (pledge drive) work with Ellen Hayes, and Kanuga planning. My daughters are in 9th and 7th grade this year, so I feel like I have been around a lot of this group in one way or another for a few years. I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you better, and learning from each of you.