8th Grade Information

Each 8th-grade student is placed in a small group based on their gender and which middle school they attend. Each small group is facilitated by an adult Core Team member and a high school Teen Leader. Small groups provide a setting where students break open and discuss the topic that was covered in the large group session and apply it to their everyday lives.

ABSENCES
If your child misses a Rise night, whether excused or unexcused, they must complete the make-up assignment for that night. The make-up work consists of watching the video of the large group sessions and answering a set of reflection questions. All of the Rise videos and make-up worksheets can be found on the Rise videos page. Students can turn in their make-up work at the check-in desk the following week at Rise or to the Parish Office.

The 8th-grade students may also choose to be enrolled in our Home-based Catechesis program instead of Rise to fulfill their 8th-grade faith formation. Please contact Angela for more information about our Home-based program.

RETREATS
In 8th Grade, the youth have the chance to go on their first retreat with Christ the Redeemer Youth Ministry. The retreat is held at Christ the Redeemer, we do not travel anywhere. It is a two-day Retreat packed with fun, games, talks, and prayer. This retreat will run from Saturday morning until Sunday around noon. This retreat is also an overnight retreat! It is a great opportunity for the youth to get more acquainted with their small groups in addition to growing in the community of other youth their age.

The retreats for 2019-20 will be held on Feb. 2-3 and Feb. 22-23. As the retreats are a required component of 8th grade year, if they cannot attend in February they must make up the requirement by attending one of our make-up options in the summer. Please email Angela for more information.

We realize all students are busy and parts of sports teams, extracurriculars, etc. In order to make it fair to every student who is giving up something to be on retreat, students must attend the entirety of the retreat in order for it to be considered completed. Registration cost is non-refundable and non-transferable the friday two weeks prior to the event.

Cost is $45. Registration for each retreat closes the Thursday two weeks before the retreat at 5pm or when all spots are full. Each retreat will begin approximately at 9am on Saturday and conclude on Sunday by Noon (subject to slight adjustments).

This retreat is not possible unless we have enough chaperones. All Chaperones must be at least 21 years of age and Safe Environment trained. Come with us!

8th Grade Retreat #1 February 1-2, 2020

If you do not know your child's small group number, leave it blank or choose "1". 
We double check the numbers before the retreat.

8th Grage Retreat #2 February 22-23, 2020

If you do not know your child's small group number, leave it blank or choose "1". 
We double check the numbers before the retreat.

8th Grade Requirements: Parent Packet 2019-20