The children and youth of our congregation add to the vibrancy and joy of our community. We are so excited for what we are planning for program year 2023-2024. During the summer, please contact Susan Jackson, our Christian learning coordinator, or Rev. Sarah Robbins-Cole, our rector for youth and family regarding any of the information below.

Looking for information for children up through fifth grade? Click here to learn more about our children’s ministry at St. Andrew’s.

Sixth and Seventh Graders: Welcome to Rite-13

Rite-13 is a program designed specifically for sixth and seventh graders, and is led by a fantastic team of male and female adult leaders. With the guidance of these mentors, Rite-13ers will deepen their understanding of Christian faith, participate in games and group activities, take field trips and forge new friendships among their peers.

Rite-13 meets on Sunday mornings upstairs at 9:45 to 10:45am in the youth room. Don’t forget to sign up to bring doughnuts for the class! Children must be registered.

Eighth Graders: Exploring Confirmation at St. Andrew’s

The sacrament of confirmation offers young people a chance to make an adult commitment to the Christian faith, and to be strengthened in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. During confirmation class, students will deepen their understanding of the Christian church, reflect on faith and contemporary issues, and engage in Christian spiritual practices. Confirmands also work one-on-one with a trusted mentor to deepen their spiritual practices and discern whether to take the step toward confirmation.

Confirmation class of 2023-2024 will meet in-person every other Sunday at 5pm, usually beginning in October. Confirmation class is open to youth who are 13 years or older (most typically 8th grade). Check out our membership page for information about confirmation preparation for adults. Registration for Confirmation classes begins August.

Confirmands are typically confirmed together by the Bishop the following fall.

Ninth to Twelfth Graders: High School Youth Group

Our high school youth group gathers for food, fellowship, and service on Sunday evenings! Follow our Youth Instagram for more information about what we are up to!

Youth Acolyte Program Training

Our youth take great pride in their liturgical leadership roles! Eighth through twelfth grade students are invited to serve as acolytes in our Sunday worship services. Contact the acolyte coordinator for more information about our acolyte program.

Rite-13 Meeting Outside 2021