A Rite of Passage Program and Celebration
PROGRAM GOAL:
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To provide a program for female adolescents of color to prepare themselves physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually, and culturally for passage from childhood to teen.
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
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To enhance participants’ awareness of social etiquette and the benefits of its application to their lives both face to face and in social media.
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To increase participants’ knowledge and awareness of self and examine the role of mass media’s influences on teens.
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To foster knowledge among participants, that will reinforce the “my body is my temple” lesson.
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To encourage an appreciation of family, and celebrate the manner in which family roles are shaped by cultural traditions and individual circumstances.
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To enhance participants’ awareness of their role in the development of their community and friendships.
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To increase the appropriate and practical use of time, work, habits and money.
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To direct participants’ interests and attitudes toward creative self-expression as a meaningful vehicle for personal development.
WHO: Targeting young ladies that will be 13 or in the 8th grade on or before May 5, 2020. However, 7th and 9th graders can participate. Escorts must be a family member or close family friend and commit to attend the 4 scheduled dance rehearsals.
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From Girls to Pearls Class - 2019
Princesses preparing for the "Honor Thy Mother" Dinner- 2019
WHAT: Participants will complete 7 - 3 hour rites of passage courses, the Honor Thy Mother Dinner and 4 dance rehearsals culminating with the “Rites of Passage Ball”.
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WHEN: Classes including dance rehearsals will be held every Sunday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, beginning February of 2020 to
April with a final rehearsal where the princess’ parents are required to attend in May.
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WHERE: To be announced
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Deadline: TBA
Mailing Address - P.O. Box 272074, Columbus, OH 43227-8074. To receive a fillable form or to electronically return the form, email mockfamily@ameritech.net.
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PLEDGE
Realizing I have been created for a special purpose, I will love and honor my God, my family, my community and myself. I will use all of the gifts that I have been blessed with for the advancement of mankind and to make the world I live in a better place. I will stay focused to develop into the strong, proud, well-rounded queen that I am and that my community needs.
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Interested applicants should contact the Girls to Pearls chairperson at gzzfg2p@gmail.com with the subject "From Girls to Pearls". To complete/view application online click here.
