Youth

The Youth Ministry of Christ Church embraces and supports our youth and their families, inspires and guides their spiritual growth as disciples of Christ, and empowers them to serve the church and the world. To be added to youth emails or for more information, contact Kate Oldham Keenan, Director of Youth Ministry, at kkeenan@ccral.org.

View the full 2023-24 calendar via this link.

6th Grade Retreat

Join us Nov. 4-5 for the 6th grade retreat, a one-night trip offered to help build fellowship and community among their class. Just a quick drive to Asheboro’s Camp Caraway, students and leaders participate in a variety of team building activities and games as well as campfire, devotions, and small group activities. We will leave at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning traveling by vans, and depart Camp Caraway at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday morning to return to Raleigh. Camp Caraway will provide most of our meals, youth are responsible for a fast food lunch on Sunday on the way home. Trip cost of $150 includes transportation, meals, and all activities. Register by Thursday, Oct. 5 via this link. Scholarship is available for all Christ Church youth trips upon request. Contact Kate Keenan via kkeenan@ccral.org with any questions.

Sunday Morning Formation

Middle school Sunday school and High School Forum will be offered every other Sunday from 10:10-10:50 a.m. On alternating Sundays, all youth in grades 6-12 will meet together. Middle school Sunday school meets in the basement of the Baker Wing. High School Forum meets in the Parlor. Forum will focus on relevant life topics and feature guest speakers from the parish and beyond. All-youth Sunday School (alternating Sundays) will meet in the basement, and give high school students an opportunity to lead Christian Formation! Fill out your registration/medical release form via this link.

Episcopal Youth Community (EYC)

EYC is held weekly on Sunday evenings for grades 6-12 and gives students a space to explore, deepen, and sustain their relationship with God, learn more about the church, and find ways to connect with peers through food, fellowship, prayer, and fun!

Junior EYC (grades 6*-8) – 5 to 6 p.m.
Dinner (all grades 6-12)  – 6 to 6:30 p.m.
Senior EYC (grades 9-12) – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

*Pre-EYC – This program is a chance for 6th grade youth to have their own Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) before joining Jr. EYC in January. Upcoming Pre-EYC dates are Oct. 15, Nov. 12, and Dec. 10.

Confirmation – Interest Meeting Oct. 29

Confirmation is a sacramental rite where you are affirming your covenant, or promise, from Baptism that was made by your parents. Confirmation is your turn to prepare and renew or strengthen your beliefs. In Confirmation we are for God’s help in our relationship with God and the Church. There is no set time in life to be confirmed. Everyone must answer for themselves “I do”, “I believe”, and “I will with God’s help”. You church and family provide support, but it is your decision.
We will have an information session for students and parents/guardians who are interested in participating or learning more about our Confirmation program on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 10:10 to 10:50 a.m. in the All Saints’ Room (across from the reception desk). Mark your calendars and plan to join us to learn more about the Confirmation process.