Gracestudents Grads is a two-semester program designed for high school seniors. We’ll equip them with a foundation of practical and spiritual tools that will help them thrive in their senior year and the years to come.
Why GS Grads?
Community with other high school seniors.
Senior year brings huge changes, and no one understands that more than your peers. GS Grads gathers seniors together to develop new friendships that will support you through this year and beyond.
Wisdom from trusted mentors.
Sometimes it’s easier to process things with someone who’s not in your immediate family, so a trusted adult who isn’t mom or dad can be a really important voice in your life. GS Grads connects you with a mentor who will support you, encourage you, and point you back to Jesus in this time of transition.
Support from parents.
Your family will be with you longer than anyone else, so GS Grads helps you and your parents navigate this hard year together. We’ll talk through what a healthy relationship between adult parents and adult children looks like, and we’ll help mom and/or dad continue to have that influential voice in your life now and in the years to come.
What you’ll learn through Life Prep:
GS Grads offers real-life conversations, expert advice, life hacks, hands-on practice, and a committed community of mentors and other seniors that will help you move forward into adulthood. We’ll work through how to:
Relational Life
Build strong, Christ-centered relationships that will support you throughout your life. Discover how to communicate effectively and nurture meaningful connections.
Emotional Life
Develop emotional resilience and a healthy mindset based on biblical truths. Equip yourself with tools to manage stress and embrace God’s peace.
Financial Life
Gain practical skills for managing finances, including budgeting and investing. Understand how to honor God with your resources and plan for a stable future.
Family Life
Explore the importance of how family dynamics change as you grow into this new stage of life. Learn to foster loving and supportive family relationships.
Spiritual Life
Deepen your faith and grow in your relationship with God. Engage in practices that strengthen your spiritual foundation and journey.
Generational Life
Prepare for your future and the next steps after graduation. Explore God’s calling for your life and how to purposefully pursue your passions.
Let’s talk schedule.
August
August 8 | Parent Info Meeting
August 22 |
September
September 12 |
September 19 | All Day Outing
October
October 3 | Financial Life
October 17 | Financial Life & Parent Meeting
November
November 6-7 | Overnight Camp
November 14 | Friendsgiving
December
December 5 | Relational Life
December 12 | Christmas Party
** Next meeting January 9th
Life Prep meets twice a month on Saturdays from 7-8:30p.
FAQs
What does GS Grads cost?
All GS Grads sessions are a free ministry of Grace Church. We do host an optional annual trip that will involve fees for travel, lodging, and activities.
Do I have to attend Grace Church to participate?
No. GS Grads is open to all seniors, whether they are a part of Grace, a part of another church, or a part of no church at all. Grace Church is a pretty special place, though! If you don’t have a church home, we would love for you to check out a weekend service in person or online.
How do I register?
Sign up here. We’ll have an info meeting for students and parents on Saturday, August 8th, where you’ll meet mentors and hear more about the program.
