PVS Rites of Passage
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Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 (KJV) |
Committee Chair
Effie Smith-Macklin
Contact Rites of Passage
effiesmacklin@gmail.com
effiesmacklin@gmail.com
Our purpose is to reach and nurture girls in the community. The program provides workshops and activities that are scripture based and culturally centered to help girls meet today's as well as tomorrow's challenges. We emphasize self-worth, Christian values and life enhancement skills that will build unshakable foundations for these young ladies to be able to compete and succeed in the world. In an atmosphere of trust, we assist these young ladies in making good decisions and life choices.
Our purpose and goals are accomplished through interactive sessions that focus on strengthening positive values, improving the participant's sense of self-worth, as well as building cultural awareness and responsibility towards self, family, and community. Additionally, there are activities, which promote bonding and social skills enhancement.
Our purpose and goals are accomplished through interactive sessions that focus on strengthening positive values, improving the participant's sense of self-worth, as well as building cultural awareness and responsibility towards self, family, and community. Additionally, there are activities, which promote bonding and social skills enhancement.
THE GOALS OF YOUR MINISTRY - To strengthen each girl's ability to do the following:
- To understand God's purpose.
- To communicate effectively.
- To understand the importance of giving back to the community.
- To be exposed to Christian and culturally-centered programs.
- To understand our origins from a historical perspective.
- To deal with conflict in our lives according to God's will.
- To learn how to treat our bodies as temples of God.
Our Target Audience
Our target audience is young ladies between the ages of 13-17 years of age throughout the surrounding counties and Washington, DC.
The Girls Rites of Passage (GROP) host two annual events, which are open to the public:
The Girls Rites of Passage (GROP) host two annual events, which are open to the public:
- Black History Program - February
- Crossover Ceremony - May
Each year, we are very pleased with the progress and commitment of our girls. We invite you to support the PVS Girls Rites of Passage Program. You are also welcome to attend both the Black History Program in February and the Crossover Ceremony in May. Observe for yourself the tremendous progress the girls make in their walk towards womanhood. Click here to download the GROP program information.
View the 2022-2023 Calendar
View the 2022-2023 Calendar
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GROP 2023 CROSSOVER CEREMONY
GROP 2023 Black History Program
GROP 2022 CROSSOVER CEREMONY
GROP 2022 Black History Program
GROP 2021 Black History Program
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Rites of Passage 2022-2023 Calendar
Program Year Workshops
October: Workshop: Do You Have A Minute? Workshop: Communication |
February: Black History Program Rehearsals NCNW Sunday Tentative Presentation: Black History Program |
November: Game Night (virtual) Relationship Violence Serving Elders: Virtual Nursing Home Visit |
March: Introduction to Crossover Workshop: Of Sound Body and Mind Crossover Ceremony Rehearsal Etiquette/Healthy Cooking |
December: Workshop: Communication/Social Media Workshop: Beautiful Me Inside Where Are They Now |
April: Crossover Ceremony Rehearsals |
January: Workshop: Beautiful Me Outside Workshop: Taking Care of the Female Body Black History Program Rehearsals Parents Only Session |
May: Crossover Ceremony Rehearsals Crossover |