The goals of Rites of Passage is accomplished by allowing youth to 1) learn how culture and values, influence and determine their thoughts, attitudes, behaviors and spirit; 2) to look at history in order to see how their current values help to maintain presents conditions; 3) to learn and use another value system (the Nguzo Nane) that will address the quality of their life, their family and community; 4) to use creative arts (visual, music, drama, dance, etc.) to have youth become closer to their inner spirit; and finally, 5) to explore how they relate to others in order to improve relationship skills.

In accomplishing these goals, the youth will be presented with a motto that will reinforce what they should complete the Rites of Passage knowing and believing …… “I exist because others have made it possible for me to exist and since others have made it possible for me, I must also make it possible for others.”