On Sundays:
- Currently youth in grades
7-8 gather each Sunday in order to explore Neighboring
Faiths.
- Youth in grades 9-12 meet
monthly as they explore how they might serve God and creation as they
prepare for their mission trip in June.
- During the school year,
the confirmation class meets twice a month for youth in the ninth and
tenth grades.
Curricula
at Westmoreland
Our Whole Lives
(OWL)
Used biannually in rotation with
Neighboring Faiths, OWL
is a
comprehensive sexuality curriculum that provides accurate information
for parents and youth alike. OWL
helps
participants make informed and responsible decisions about their
relationships, health and behavior in the context of their faith. Learn
more about Our
Whole Lives.
Neighboring
Faiths
Used biannually in rotation with OWL,
the Neighboring Faiths
curriculum
compares the major religions of the world, and also examines some
less-understood faith traditions. The class takes field trips
throughout the year to many different houses of worship in order to
better appreciate other religious traditions.
Confirmation
Youth at Westmoreland generally attend Confirmation class during their
ninth grade
year (although exceptions are made when necessary). Confirmation is taught by two
lay leaders with
the assistance of Jessica Petersen, and Rev. Rich Smith and Rev. Bob
Maddox as needed. The program includes bi-monthly meetings
and a
spring retreat.
Youth
Group
Westmoreland has two group offerings for its
youth!
Middle School (6-8 grade) and High School (9-12 grade) groups meet for
a wide variety of social gatherings, retreats, service projects,
sporting events and more! Please see the calendar
for further information.
For additional information, contact Jessica
Petersen,
Director of Children's and Youth Ministries at (301) 229-7766.
