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All in God's Plan
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All in God's
Plan is a
three-part
program offered
at various
stages of
development for
children and
their mothers,
fathers,
parents,
guardians, or
other strong
role models in
their lives.
Each program is age specific and appropriate and intended to assist families in teaching youth about God's gift of human sexuality and the sacredness of human life, along with the importance of the family. These programs are designed to help parents be the teachers in these important areas of life. The programs foster communication between the child and the parent and reinforce the positives of life; life which is given to us by God.
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All in God's
Plan
This is a
three-part
program for
children and
their
parents.
Each program
is
age-specific
and intended
to assist
families in
teaching
youth about
God's gift
of human
sexuality
and the
sacredness
of human
life, along
with the
importance
of family.
These
programs are
designed to
foster
communication
between the
child and
the parent
and to
reinforce a
positive
family life.
More programs are currently under development,
please contact the Office for Family, Laity, Youth
and Young Adults, at 651.291.4489 for further
info/questions. Please note that there
will be future additions to the 2006-07 schedule
as the program grows. Check the schedule
for updates!
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2007-2008 Schedule
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These programs are offered several times each month (see Listing) throughout the Archdiocese.
Part I
The first part of this three-part program is
designed for pre-teens (9-12) in a
mother/daughter or father/son setting.
The purpose of this program is to foster
communication between parent and child about
human sexuality and the sacredness of human
life. The information is age appropriate
and gender specific. Topics include:
- modesty
- responsibilities of a family
- respect
- Christian values
- chastity
- importance of family
- changes occurring in our bodies
Part II
The second part of the program is intended for young adults and their parents. It is intended to facilitate discussion of various topics, including:
- dating
- peer pressure
- developing the person · friendships · self-esteem · chastity
- parent and teen responsibility
- obedience
- living the virtuous life, which includes self-mastery
Part III
The final part of this program is designed for
junior and senior high students in a retreat
setting with an opportunity for prayer and
sacraments. Parents are encouraged to
attend the informational parent night that
gives an overview of what will be covered
during the day program for the juniors and
seniors. The purpose of this program
is to give some direction and assistance to
this age group by covering topics such as:
- human sexuality
-
vocation
choices (including what to expect
after high school)
-
importance of optimizing our
God-given talents
-
faith
life outside of Sunday Mass
-
importance of virtuous living
-
discussion of STDs
-
chastity
PARENT NIGHTS
Each part of
this program has an opportunity for parents
to attend an informational night. The
evening precedes the program that one's
child attends in order to answer questions
or concerns parents might have about the
material to be covered with their child(ren).
The parent night affirms the role and
responsibility of parents.
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