Youth & Family Formation
What is Family Formation & Youth Ministry?
At All Saints we have a specific educational philosophy. According to research, young people are making a conscious choice about their faith by or before the age of 13. The most influential people in a young persons life by a long shot according to research is their parents or significant adults. Research also shows that mentoring relationships of at least five adults are needed for a healthy and well balanced teen.
Our mission is to accompany and equip parents encouraging them to be fully who they are called to be in ministering to and nurturing their children into the faith filled and spirit led disciples of Jesus Christ they are called to be. Giving young people also the supportive community, mentorship opportunities, and formation to truly thrive in an increasingly post-Christian world. While it is a daunting undertaking, this is a community project of love and companionship, we invite all to partake and contribute to these laudable goals. More information on this effort is on the very bottom of this page.
Family Formation is an inter-generational program for anyone who wishes to be in community, learning the beauty of the Christian faith, and open to sharing their own journey. This program is for anyone of any age, family composition, or faith knowledge. Meeting first Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm.
Youth Ministry is a specially designed program for grades 6 through 12 which follows a similar but adapted curriculum for pre-teens & teens. Adolescent development requires a unique youth community life & culture, therefore they enjoy an integral part of Family Formation. Meeting Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm except the First Wednesday of the month.
At All Saints we have a specific educational philosophy. According to research, young people are making a conscious choice about their faith by or before the age of 13. The most influential people in a young persons life by a long shot according to research is their parents or significant adults. Research also shows that mentoring relationships of at least five adults are needed for a healthy and well balanced teen.
Our mission is to accompany and equip parents encouraging them to be fully who they are called to be in ministering to and nurturing their children into the faith filled and spirit led disciples of Jesus Christ they are called to be. Giving young people also the supportive community, mentorship opportunities, and formation to truly thrive in an increasingly post-Christian world. While it is a daunting undertaking, this is a community project of love and companionship, we invite all to partake and contribute to these laudable goals. More information on this effort is on the very bottom of this page.
Family Formation is an inter-generational program for anyone who wishes to be in community, learning the beauty of the Christian faith, and open to sharing their own journey. This program is for anyone of any age, family composition, or faith knowledge. Meeting first Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm.
Youth Ministry is a specially designed program for grades 6 through 12 which follows a similar but adapted curriculum for pre-teens & teens. Adolescent development requires a unique youth community life & culture, therefore they enjoy an integral part of Family Formation. Meeting Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm except the First Wednesday of the month.
When do we start?
This year we are cautiously meeting in-person at St. Vincent School (2981 Plank Rd., Keokuk). Participants will be asked and encouraged to wear masks.
Family Formation will kick-off September 1st @ 6:30 pm (no meal-shortened session)
Youth Ministry will kick-off September 8th @ 7:00 pm
Family Formation will kick-off September 1st @ 6:30 pm (no meal-shortened session)
Youth Ministry will kick-off September 8th @ 7:00 pm
Cost & Registration
We have one registration form that covers registration for the entire program, that is: Youth & Family Formation. Registration Fee per family (household) is $75 which covers all parish based Faith Formation / Youth Ministry activities. Be sure to find our facebook page (www.facebook.com/allsaintskeokuk) and look for our Youth & Family Formation Group!
Health & Liability Forms: We have a single form for each family (separate from your registration form) which records only necessary health information in the event of an emergency. These will be completed at your first session. Youth Ministry Parents will be asked to come a little early to complete this important paperwork in-person to complete registration before the first session begins on September 8th.
Checks are to be made out to “All Saints.” Registrations may be mailed / dropped off in black mail drop-box: Church of All Saints, 310 S. 9th St., Keokuk, IA 52632 OR registrations may be brought to your first session.
If you cannot pay right now there are plenty of options and scholarships available. We will not turn anyone away, just call: 319.524.8334
Health & Liability Forms: We have a single form for each family (separate from your registration form) which records only necessary health information in the event of an emergency. These will be completed at your first session. Youth Ministry Parents will be asked to come a little early to complete this important paperwork in-person to complete registration before the first session begins on September 8th.
Checks are to be made out to “All Saints.” Registrations may be mailed / dropped off in black mail drop-box: Church of All Saints, 310 S. 9th St., Keokuk, IA 52632 OR registrations may be brought to your first session.
If you cannot pay right now there are plenty of options and scholarships available. We will not turn anyone away, just call: 319.524.8334
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This Year’s Theme | BELIEVE
THE FOUR PILLARS
Christianity is split into four inter-connected pillars or critical elements from which youth and adults need to understand the faith, they are: Creed, Sacraments, Christian Life, and Christian Prayer. Last year our focus was Christian Prayer. This year our focus will be the Profession of Faith or Creed.
CREED
Let’s ask an important question. In what ways have you experienced God? How has that formed what you believe about God? This year we are looking in-depth at what it means to believe, how God reveals himself to us, and what that means for our faith. We also this year will be focusing on not only learning the Apostles Creed but also to understand it. Why is it called the Apostles Creed? It is called the Apostles Creed because those who lived closest with Jesus handed on their faith by summarizing everything they learned into a statement of faith and belief. As Christians today we share the same faith of the Apostles in Jesus Christ our King! Let us all come to believe!
Christianity is split into four inter-connected pillars or critical elements from which youth and adults need to understand the faith, they are: Creed, Sacraments, Christian Life, and Christian Prayer. Last year our focus was Christian Prayer. This year our focus will be the Profession of Faith or Creed.
CREED
Let’s ask an important question. In what ways have you experienced God? How has that formed what you believe about God? This year we are looking in-depth at what it means to believe, how God reveals himself to us, and what that means for our faith. We also this year will be focusing on not only learning the Apostles Creed but also to understand it. Why is it called the Apostles Creed? It is called the Apostles Creed because those who lived closest with Jesus handed on their faith by summarizing everything they learned into a statement of faith and belief. As Christians today we share the same faith of the Apostles in Jesus Christ our King! Let us all come to believe!