Looking for something to help create lasting memories with your child as they grow? Look no further!
At Hope Community Church we are committed to partnering with families. We want to provide a strategy to pass down faith in your home through a significant Rite of Passage Experience (R.O.P.E) each year. So what do you do now? Just click on each grade below and grab the content available.
Each experience is packed with these resources:
Preschool
Birth: Invitation to Peace
Invitation to Peace
In this Rite of Passage parents will discover a time of peace with their newborn. The first year with a baby is all about routine, and this Rite of Passage will equip Parents to build peaceful moments into that routine.
Included in this Rite of Passage Experience
Kickstarters to help give Biblical Background to the Rite of Passage. These Kickstarters will help inspire the Parents to see the “Big Picture” behind the Rites of Passage Experience.
Parent Planning Guide that will walk the Parents you serve step-by-step through the process of carrying out this Rite of Passage in their home.
Developmental Guide that will give the Parents you serve a snapshot of what is happening physically, mentally, and emotionally during this stage of their child’s life.
Resource Materials and the Video Scripts for this Rite of Passage. You can use these scripts to make your own videos if you would like to.
Year One: Birthday Blessing
Birthday Blessing
This Rite of Passage helps parents throw the best 1st year birthday party for their child where they’ll share with friends and family a written “Birthday Blessing”. This “Birthday Blessing” will be a treasure that helps the Parents outline their prayers and dreams for their child.
Included in this Rite of Passage Experience
Kickstarters to help give Biblical Background to the Rite of Passage. These Kickstarters will help inspire the Parents to see the “Big Picture” behind the Rites of Passage Experience.
Parent Planning Guide that will walk the Parents you serve step-by-step through the process of carrying out this Rite of Passage in their home.
Developmental Guide that will give the Parents you serve a snapshot of what is happening physically, mentally, and emotionally during this stage of their child’s life.
Resource Materials that include the Video Scripts for this Rite of Passage. You can use these scripts to make your own videos if you would like to.
Year Two: Invitation to Prayer
Invitation to Prayer
Now that their child is speaking, Parents can take the time to teach them what it means to speak with God. We want to help parents process what type of person they want their child to be, then build a simple prayer around one of those traits that the parent and child can begin praying together.
Included in this Rite of Passage Experience
Kickstarters to help give Biblical Background to the Rite of Passage. These Kickstarters will help inspire the Parents to see the “Big Picture” behind the Rites of Passage Experience.
Parent Planning Guide that will walk the Parents you serve step-by-step through the process of carrying out this Rite of Passage in their home.
Developmental Guide that will give the Parents you serve a snapshot of what is happening physically, mentally, and emotionally during this stage of their child’s life.
Resource Materials that include the Video Scripts for this Rite of Passage. You can use these scripts to make your own videos if you would like to.
Year Three: Big Kid Bed
Big Kid Bed
Moving from the crib to a big kid bed is a big step. This Rites of Passage guides parents through a big kid bed ceremony where parents write a verse/prayer on the big kid bed and friends/family gather to read scripture/pray over the bed.
Included in this Rite of Passage Experience
Kickstarters to help give Biblical Background to the Rite of Passage. These Kickstarters will help inspire the Parents to see the “Big Picture” behind the Rites of Passage Experience.
Parent Planning Guide that will walk the Parents you serve step-by-step through the process of carrying out this Rite of Passage in their home.
Developmental Guide that will give the Parents you serve a snapshot of what is happening physically, mentally, and emotionally during this stage of their child’s life.
Resource Materials that include the Video Scripts for this Rite of Passage. You can use these scripts to make your own videos if you would like to.
Year Four: Invitation to Independence
Invitation to Independence
This Rite of Passage will help parents set their child up to enter kindergarten with independence.It will give parents some steps to ensure their child is as prepared as possible.
Included in this Rite of Passage Experience
Kickstarters to help give Biblical Background to the Rite of Passage. These Kickstarters will help inspire the Parents to see the “Big Picture” behind the Rites of Passage Experience.
Parent Planning Guide that will walk the Parents you serve step-by-step through the process of carrying out this Rite of Passage in their home.
Developmental Guide that will give the Parents you serve a snapshot of what is happening physically, mentally, and emotionally during this stage of their child’s life.
Resource Materials that include the Video Scripts for this Rite of Passage. You can use these scripts to make your own videos if you would like to.
Kids
Kindergarten: An invitation to GENEROSITY
Why Should Parents Do This Rite of Passage?
How Do Parents Plan This Rite of Passage?
Kindergarten-An invitation to GENEROSITY, ROPE-Serving Project
They are beginning the phase of independence. Whether your child is at half-day or all-day kindergarten or is home schooled, they are going to be spending some amount of time away from you for the first time. This can be both scary and exciting for parents. But rest assured — your child is ready for this change. Here are some of the developmental changes they are experiencing right now.
Included in this Rite of Passage Experience
Kickstarters to help give Biblical Background to the Rite of Passage. These Kickstarters will help inspire the Parents to see the “Big Picture” behind the Rites of Passage Experience.
Parent Planning Guide that will walk the Parents you serve step-by-step through the process of carrying out this Rite of Passage in their home.
Developmental Guide that will give the Parents you serve a snapshot of what is happening physically, mentally, and emotionally during this stage of their child’s life.
Resource Materials that include the Video Scripts for this Rite of Passage. You can use these scripts to make your own videos if you would like to.
1st grade-An invitation to RESPONSIBILITY
Why Should Parents Do This Rite of Passage?
1st grade-An invitation to RESPONSIBILITY, ROPE-Blessing Box
1st graders are entering the “big kid” stage. The level of responsibility demanded between kindergarten and 1st grade is drastically different. These kids are riding buses, doing homework, carrying notes to and from home, etc. This is the year to help them understand what responsibility is and empower them to become a big kid by telling them all the ways they’re responsible.
Included in this Rite of Passage Experience
Kickstarters to help give Biblical Background to the Rite of Passage. These Kickstarters will help inspire the Parents to see the “Big Picture” behind the Rites of Passage Experience.
Parent Planning Guide that will walk the Parents you serve step-by-step through the process of carrying out this Rite of Passage in their home.
Developmental Guide that will give the Parents you serve a snapshot of what is happening physically, mentally, and emotionally during this stage of their child’s life.
Resource Materials that include the Video Scripts for this Rite of Passage. You can use these scripts to make your own videos if you would like to.
2nd grade-An invitation to THE BIBLE
Why Should Parents Do This Rite of Passage?
How Do Parents Plan This Rite of Passage?
2nd grade-An invitation to THE BIBLE, ROPE-Bible presentation
Most kids are reading this year, so what better time to engage them in reading God’s love story! Reading opens up so many conversations and life experiences, and we want to help parents point children to the best book ever written and equip them in teaching their child HOW to read the Bible.
Included in this Rite of Passage Experience
Kickstarters to help give Biblical Background to the Rite of Passage. These Kickstarters will help inspire the Parents to see the “Big Picture” behind the Rites of Passage Experience.
Parent Planning Guide that will walk the Parents you serve step-by-step through the process of carrying out this Rite of Passage in their home.
Developmental Guide that will give the Parents you serve a snapshot of what is happening physically, mentally, and emotionally during this stage of their child’s life.
Resource Materials that include the Video Scripts for this Rite of Passage. You can use these scripts to make your own videos if you would like to.
3rd grade-An invitation to RHYTHM, ROPE-Time Gift
Why Should Parents Do This Rite of Passage?
How Do Parents Plan This Rite of Passage?
An invitation to RHYTHM, ROPE-Time Gift
In talking with parents of 3rd graders, the constant theme of conversations was “life is just too busy right now. 3rd graders have begun to understand their talents and have jumped in full force to after school activities. Juggling school, ballet, soccer, piano, homework, chores, friends, church and family time is hard! This is the year to help children discover how to find rhythm in life and responsibilities.
Included in this Rite of Passage Experience
Kickstarters to help give Biblical Background to the Rite of Passage. These Kickstarters will help inspire the Parents to see the “Big Picture” behind the Rites of Passage Experience.
Parent Planning Guide that will walk the Parents you serve step-by-step through the process of carrying out this Rite of Passage in their home.
Developmental Guide that will give the Parents you serve a snapshot of what is happening physically, mentally, and emotionally during this stage of their child’s life.
Resource Materials that include the Video Scripts for this Rite of Passage. You can use these scripts to make your own videos if you would like to.
4th grade-An invitation to FRIENDSHIP, ROPE-Art of Friendship
Why Should Parents Do This Rite of Passage?
How Do Parents Plan This Rite of Passage?
4th grade-An invitation to FRIENDSHIP, ROPE-Art of Friendship
Children in 4th grade are beginning to develop significant friendships. For the first time they may be telling their friends something they’re not telling their parents. How do we help parents navigate the process of coaching our children to choose the right friends, how do we make sure our child is being a good friend. This ROPE is designed to help parents have intentional conversations that will lead their child to be a good friend.
Included in this Rite of Passage Experience
Kickstarters to help give Biblical Background to the Rite of Passage. These Kickstarters will help inspire the Parents to see the “Big Picture” behind the Rites of Passage Experience.
Parent Planning Guide that will walk the Parents you serve step-by-step through the process of carrying out this Rite of Passage in their home.
Developmental Guide that will give the Parents you serve a snapshot of what is happening physically, mentally, and emotionally during this stage of their child’s life.
Resource Materials that include the Video Scripts for this Rite of Passage. You can use these scripts to make your own videos if you would like to.
5th grade-An invitation to IDENTITY, ROPE-Identity symbol
Why Should Parents Do This Rite of Passage?
How Do Parents Plan This Rite of Passage?
5th grade-An invitation to IDENTITY, ROPE-Identity symbol
As parents face that their child is getting ready to leave elementary school, fear can creep in. It’s clear that God doesn’t give us a spirit of fear, so how do we help parents embark on this new phase with boldness? The 5th grade ROPE will guide parents to help their child see WHO they are by inviting import- ant people in the child’s life to write a letter telling him/her WHO he/she is. Parents will take this a step farther by looking at the letters to discover an identity symbol that can be presented from the content. This RIte Of Passage Experience helps kids boldly carry on in life beginning to realize the INDIVIDUAL God has created him/her to be.
Included in this Rite of Passage Experience
Kickstarters to help give Biblical Background to the Rite of Passage. These Kickstarters will help inspire the Parents to see the “Big Picture” behind the Rites of Passage Experience.
Parent Planning Guide that will walk the Parents you serve step-by-step through the process of carrying out this Rite of Passage in their home.
Developmental Guide that will give the Parents you serve a snapshot of what is happening physically, mentally, and emotionally during this stage of their child’s life.
Resource Materials that include the Video Scripts for this Rite of Passage. You can use these scripts to make your own videos if you would like to.
