Parents,
please fill out the following form and submit. Wednesdays of HOPE is intended for all children and youth entering K-10th+ grade in September of 2023 (confirmation students may be as old as seniors, depending on their confirmation goal date, and start time!)
We ask parents/caring adults to:- keep this ministry in their prayers
- regularly check e-mail and messaging platforms for updates
- encourage and support youth in full participation of HOPE's faith formation offerings
- provide feedback on what works and what we're missing
- assist with teaching and leading activities when possible
Session Information:
- Fall Session: September 20- November 15- 9 classes. This session includes the Kickoff Campfire Child/Parent Orientation night on 9.20. The remaining classes will focus on New Testament stories, and we'll end with HOPE's 2nd annual Advent Fair.
- Winter Session: January 10-Feb. 14- 6 classes. This session includes Ash Wednesday on Feb. 14 and learning will center on understanding the liturgical year/church seasons, the Lord's Prayer, and a winter service/fellowship night.
- Spring Session: April 10-May 15- 6 classes. This session includes the end of the year service project/party night on 5.15. The remaining classes will center on the Sacrament of Holy Communion and Faith in Daily Life where we'll help youth understand how we are nurtured and sent into the world. Youth will hear presentations from adults on how faith intersects with their work, and will get to explore specific topics of interest . We are still planning details, but this session might also include a community wide public speaker to benefit parents and children.