WHAT’S FRCS LIKE?
Come and experience a day in the life of Marcia, a 1st grade student at Front Range Christian School. Click the photo above or visit the “Day in the Life of” page of the admissions section.
WHAT’S FRCS LIKE?
Come and experience a day in the life of Marcia, a 1st grade student at Front Range Christian School. Click the photo above or visit the “Day in the Life of” page of the admissions section.
Eighth grade is a formative time for students in regard to relationships. As their bodies change and they become more aware of the opposite sex, it is important to reinforce a healthy understanding of God's call for purity in our lives. For that reason, Front Range Christian offers an annual purity retreat for our 8th grade students. The weekend provides a safe environment for the study and discussion of God's Word regarding heart purity and healthy male/female relationships. While the retreat is led by FRCS staff, parents also play a key role in the retreat, spending time with their kids in question and answer sessions and prayer.
Conducted by FRIENDS FIRST, the 8th grade purity retreat is designed for youth and their parents to engage in activities together to help convey the message of the importance of abstinence until marriage, making healthy relationship choices, and avoiding high-risk behaviors. The day is designed for parents to become more informed about the challenges teens face and how they can be equipped to counter the culture and be a support to their teens. The teens will be equipped and educated on why it is important for them to avoid high-risk behaviors and how they can stand strong in the face of a culture that saturates their minds with sexual images. There is also a strong emphasis on peer to peer accountability and support when it comes to the challenges of maintaining a commitment to purity in our culture.
The next retreat is Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 8:30-2:30pm, in Holy Grounds.
Following is a letter with more information about the 2012 retreat:
Dear Parents,
I’m excited to announce that Friends First will be conducting our annual 8th Grade Purity Retreat on Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 8:30am to 2:30pm, in Holy Grounds. This event is for your 8th grade student and YOU, their parents.
Lunch is provided for your student and one parent (this is included in the fee that you have already paid). If both parents attend, the cost of the second parent lunch is $10, which can be paid on the day of the retreat.
Many of you are familiar with FRIENDS FIRST and their mission to equip youth, families, and communities to make positive choices by imparting relationship education and promoting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. This year's retreat will be co-led by Russel Dains and Mary Farrenkopf.
Russel has been on staff with FRIENDS FIRST as a program coordinator since November 2010. As program coordinator, Russel leads STARS Mentoring Programs and Positive Action programs at local high schools and assists in planning the STARS National Conference and Winter Retreat. Russel has been impacting teens for over 12 years in a variety of areas, including youth ministry, not-for-profit settings and incarcerated youth. He has spoken to thousands of teens about the importance ofhealthy relationships, life choices, character growth, and spiritual development. He earned a BA in Biblical Studies from Colorado Christian University.
Mary is the Program Specialist for FRIENDS FIRST. She has been employed with FRIENDS FIRST since December 2010; however, her involvement with the organization goes as far back as 1998 when she was part of the original STARS Mentoring Program in Longmont, CO. Mary graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Northern Colorado in 2006. After graduating she worked for FRIENDS FIRST as a STARS program coordinator. Additionally, she has experience teaching first grade, third grade, and preschool. Mary is passionate about teaching teens about positive choices, character building, and goal-setting.
Russel can be reached at rdains@friendsfirst.org, or you can call him at 720-981-9193. FRIENDS FIRST has already conducted five of our purity education retreats for 8th grade and does an outstanding job. I'm proud to partner with them again. FRIENDS FIRST has been providing relationship education and promoting abstinence until marriage since 1993.
Remember parents, this retreat is for your 8th grader AND you, their parents. We ask that at least one parent for each child be in attendance at this event. If neither parent is able to attend we ask that a surrogate adult join your 8th grader for this event. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Dan Sarian
Vice Principal
Front Range Christian School
