6th Grade Focus

In 6th grade we hope to instill a strong commitment to and love for Sacred Scripture all while assiting 6th graders as they transition into middle school and into the new to them middle-high school community here at Pax Christi. Their evenings will consist of reflecting on the upcoming Sunday Mass readings as well as some guided activities such as games in the gym/youth room. We keep 6th graders moving and engaged!

7th-8th Grade Focus

These two years of our lives are all about transition. All of our efforts focus on assisting our young students as they navigate changes in their lives. Seventh and eighth graders will engage in both large and small group style faith formation which will include: prayer; witness talks; multimedia presentations; games; discussion; activities; etc… The content of our evenings together will come from a curriculum called “Edge” published by LifeTeen.

9th-12th Grade Focus

In high school we begin to shift faith formation efforts increasingly towards the small group setting. In particular, we like to focus very intentionally on developing strong prayer lives, accountability among peers, and a deep understanding of discipleship. Ultimately, we hope these years will launch young people into a relationship with Christ and his Church that will last a lifetime  and give them the tools, skills, knowledge, etc… to be Jesus’ disciples and living saints. We use Life Teen’s "Purpose," “Summit Lectionary Studies,” and "Life Nights" along with other curriculum resources appropriate for the developmental stages of high school students as they begin to transition into young adulthood.

Family Discipleship Series

Four weeks throughout the year students and parents will be invited to participate in our Family Discipleship Series, each night will focus on a different characteristics of discipleship and provide tools for strengthening our relationships with each other and God.

Advent + Lent

In Advent we will take a two week break from the normal flow of Waypoint to focus more intensely on the season. One week will be about serving the community (ideally tied to our parish service project for Advent). The other week will be focused on prayer.

In Lent we will take a four week break from the normal flow of Waypoint for a family series focused on the season. Students and parents will be invited to attend together.