Roots

Roots is an intentional process of faith formation for middle school students.

A place for youth and adults of St. Paul Church to chat about faith and life and grow as friends in Christ.

Roots offers a process to help its participants grow in understanding and internalize their faith in God. As a church, we help guide, direct, teach, lead, share, and encourage young people along their faith journeys; each person’s journey is their own. Roots in comprised of two interwoven and equally important components: an education component and a discipleship component. Active participation in both components of this program provides young people with the tools they need to grow in faith. Together, these two components provide a broad foundation on which to build and strengthen faith and a relationship with God. Education: Roots classes meet in the Youth Room on Sunday mornings, from 9:45—10:45, September through May. Lessons help prepare each student to better understand the teachings of the church and to profess, with confidence, his/her desire to continue in the covenant God made with them in Holy Baptism. Discipleship: Roots helps prepare young people for living an active faith. As Christians, we are called to serve others, to participate and lead in worship, to study the scriptures and proclaim the gospel, and to be in fellowship with fellow Christians. St. Paul provides young people with the guidance, leadership, structure, and encouragement the need to participate fully in our call as Christians. Mentors: Following Roots’ three year course of study and discipleship, students are paired with an adult member of the congregation a mentoring relationship. Mentors are active members of the congregation who agree to walk the confirmation journey with their student. Together, the mentor and student develop the student’s Statement of Faith, which will be shared with the congregation during the rite of Afffirmation of Baptism: Confirmation.		Upcoming events Winter Fun Day ROOTS youth are having a Winter Fun Day at Blackwell on Sunday, January 29th! Join us for tubing, hot chocolate and treats at the Keys’ home afterward (811 Golf Rd., Wheaton). We’ll meet in the church parking lot at 2:30 pm before heading over to Blackwell, and all youth should be picked up from the Keys’ by 5:30 pm. Please bring $4 for your tube rental, and don’t forget to dress warm! Click Here to print Winter Fun day Permission Slip Please RSVP to Vanessa or Cara by Sunday, January 22nd so that we can make arrangements for drivers and food. We are in need of chaperones for this activity, so if you are interested and able to help out, please contact Vanessa or Cara in the church office! 2012 ROOTS Retreat: - Go With Mo All 6th-8th grade youth are invited to join us for a fun-filled weekend at Lutherdale Bible Camp in Elkhorn, WI. The retreat is March 16-18 and costs $50 per camper. This 10- Commandments-themed retreat will provide youth the opportunity to travel in the footsteps of Moses and the people of Israel as we hear about the important rules God wants us to live by. There will be sports activities, tobogganing, low-ropes activities, Bible study, camp music and worship. Don’t miss out on a chance to spend the weekend with old friends and meet new ones! Registration forms will be mailed in early January, and will be available on the youth bulletin boards. Please complete and return your registration form and payment of $50 to Cara by Sunday, January 29th.