rite of passage

Welcome to this important step along your child's Faith Path. A Rite of Passage is a special event signifying a transition from one stage to another. This is an ideal time to affirm and help your emerging adult anticipate and prepare to accept God's plan for the future. Let's start by watching this video on the importance of celebrating your emerging adult and giving them a vision for the future. On this video you'll hear how several families planned these events for their children. Additional downloadable

resources can be found below in the Tips & Tools section.

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tips & tools

  • Create a plan to make this a meaningful experience. Use the Rite of Passage Event Guide (linked below) for examples of how you can plan this event. A small investment of thought and effort will mean a great deal to your son or daughter.
  • Invite people who have had an impact in your teen's life and/or whom they respect. Give each person a specific topic on which he or she will speak or write a letter. Some topics may include work, marriage, integrity, faith, purity, family, etc.
  • Make it easy for others to participate by providing them with recommended wording for their talk or letter in order to help them avoid becoming nervous or not being prepared. Example letters are included in the Rite of Passage Event Guide linked below.
  • The Rite of Passage event serves as an opportunity to set a new tone for the changing relationship with your child. Your role is changing from primarily teacher to mostly coach as he or she accepts the new freedoms and responsibilities that accompany young adulthood.
  • appstorealtDownloadable/Purchasable Resources: 1) Rite of Passage Guide.  2) Rite of Passage Event Guide.  3) Rite of Passage Book.  4) Spiritual Milestones Book.


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