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Rites of Passage: Raising Sons to be Men of Standard Named 2025 Christlit Book of the Year Award Winner
Featherworks Publications celebrates top honor for Sonya D. Ferreira’s vision of intentional, purpose-driven leadership in parenting
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Tampa, FL — November 28, 2025 — Featherworks Publications is proud to announce that Rites of Passage: Raising Sons to be Men of Standard by Sonya D. Ferreira has been named the 2025 Christlit Book of the Year Award Winner in the Family category. The Christlit honor recognizes Christian books that exemplify excellence in craft, theological faithfulness, and influence on readers’ lives.
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“Receiving the Christlit Book of the Year is deeply humbling,” said Sonya D. Ferreira. “Families long for a clear, dignified path to guide their sons and daughters into responsibility, service, and purpose. This award affirms that parents and mentors are ready to reclaim meaningful rites and celebrate the journey of training the people we influence with intention.”
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“From the beginning, Rites of Passage resonated because it is both timeless and practical,” shares the Chief Marketing Officer of Featherworks Publications. “This recognition belongs to every parent, mentor, and church leader who has used the book to shape the next generation. We are grateful and energized to serve even more families and organizations.”
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About the Book
Rites of Passage: Raising Sons to be Men of Standard presents a powerful vision for moral character, purpose, and responsibility—giving families and faith communities a way to celebrate the process of growth with dignity through ceremonies, tradition, and shared language. The book examines how parents and mentors nurture leadership, model integrity, and service in everyday life.
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Companion Resource
Following readers’ requests for guidance to personally apply rites of passage principles, Featherworks Publications released Pathways to Purpose: Rites of Passage Companion Guide, a practical handbook featuring interactive milestone maps, adaptable ceremony rites, and reflection prompts designed for parents of leaders. Together, the two books offer vision and the tools to bring the vision to life through rites of passage ceremonies.
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About the Christlit Book Awards
The Christlit Book Awards honor exceptional works of Christian literature across various categories each year. The Book of the Year award goes to a title that demonstrates excellence in writing, spiritual insight, and impact on readers.
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About the Author
Sonya D. Ferreira is a writer and teacher who helps families, organizations, and communities raise intentional leaders. Her work combines timeless wisdom with relevant and relatable principles that allow parents to recognize growth through meaningful milestones.
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About Featherworks Publications
Featherworks Publications is a faith-focused publisher dedicated to sharing truth-driven resources for families and leaders. We develop practical, spiritually rooted books and tools that support parents, leaders, and organizations celebrating milestones and living purposefully.
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Featherworks Publications Launches Pathways to Purpose—the Much-Awaited, Practical Companion to Rites of Passage
Launch follows the distinction of Rites of Passage: Raising Sons to be Men of Standard as a 2025 Christlit Book of the Year Finalist
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Tampa, FL — November 19, 2025 — Featherworks Publications announces the release of Pathways to Purpose: Rites of Passage Companion Guide, a practical leadership resource designed to help families and community leaders plan rites of passage ceremonies that celebrate meaningful milestones with clarity and purpose. The launch follows the imprint’s flagship title, Rites of Passage: Raising Sons to Be Men of Standard, being honored as a Christlit Book of the Year Finalist.
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“Parents asked for hands-on application to bring the vision of rites of passage ceremonies to life in their families and communities,” said Sonya D. Ferreira, author of Rites of Passage and creator of the companion framework. “Pathways to Purpose offers clear steps, adaptable scripts, and milestone maps so families can mark growth with dignity and joy.”
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“A thoughtful and introspective work that reminds us of the most important things that life offers. Be prepared to be inspired and engaged!” Patrick Malone, PhD. Co-author of Little BIG Decisions
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Written for all parents who want to raise leaders—both girls and boys—Pathways to Purpose turns values into action with simple planning tools, ceremony ideas, and reflection prompts that celebrate culture, faith, and seasons of life.
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“Recognition from the Christlit Book Awards affirms the heart behind this movement,” said the Chief Marketing Officer of Featherworks Publications. “This companion guide makes it easy to start now—one milestone, one moment of purpose at a time.
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Availability
Pathways to Purpose is now accessible through Featherworks Publications and leading online retailers.
Order: {https://www.emissaryway.com/book}
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About the Books
Pathways to Purpose: Rites of Passage Companion Guide
A step-by-step guide to designing and leading rites of passage ceremonies, celebrating milestones, and building family culture. For all parents dedicated to raising intentional leaders.
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Rites of Passage: Raising Sons to be Men of Standard
A vision-casting guide that outlines character, purpose, and responsibility for the next generation—recognized as a Christlit Book of the Year Finalist.
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