Rite-13 is part of our middle school curriculum, and guides 8th graders through a celebration of their “coming of age” and what that means to them and to their faith, culminating in a celebratory meal with family and friends and special recognition during worship.
The Rite-13 celebration marks a transition point in the lives of the 8th grade youth at United Parish, who are on the brink of exploring who they are in the world and how to make decisions as an individual. They have spent two years learning about themselves as individuals and understanding their creative potential, while exploring Biblical stories of God and God’s people. The Rite-13 Celebration is the community expression of this and serves as a rite of passage from childhood towards adulthood.