Grade 8 |
Ð Theme 1 |
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Topic 1 |
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¯ deepen their understanding of the human person as a reflection of God |
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¯ be encouraged to develop an attitude of wonder toward the human person |
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Topic 2 |
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¯ explore the capacity of the human mind for learning, remembering, reasoning, creating, feeling, and acting freely |
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¯ be encouraged to respect and value the unique gifts of the human mind |
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Topic 3 |
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¯ explore some of the challenges in their lives |
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¯ be encouraged to accept their responsibility to develop the gifts that make them human |
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Grade 8 |
Ð Theme 2 |
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Topic 1 |
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6A |
¯ deepen their understanding of the meaning of relationship |
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¯ be encouraged to appreciate the value of intimate relationships |
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Topic 2 |
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6A |
¯ deepen their understanding of the role of the family |
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6C |
¯ be encouraged to develop a sense of perspective within their families |
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Topic 3 |
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6B |
¯ explore the experience of friendship during early adolescence |
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¯ be encouraged to value the relationship of friendship |
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Grade 8 |
Ð Theme 3 |
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Topic 1 |
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6B |
¯ examine their present understanding of sexuality |
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¯ explore the Christian vision of sexuality |
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Topic 2 |
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¯ explore the meaning of intimacy, marriage, sexual intimacy, the single state, celibacy, and chastity |
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7D |
¯ be encouraged to deepen their understanding of GodÕs plan for human sexuality |
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Topic 3 |
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7J |
¯ explore appearance, sexual attraction, and relationships from the perspective of adolescent growth and development |
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¯ be encouraged to deepen their commitment to follow GodÕs plan for sexuality |
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Topic 4 |
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7H |
¯ identify major sexually transmitted diseases and some of their consequences |
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¯ explore methods of family planning in the light of Christian values |
Grade 8 |
Ð Theme 4 |
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Topic 1 |
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6E |
¯ deepen their understanding of the meaning of commitment |
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¯ explore the changing nature of commitments during adolescence |
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Topic 2 |
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¯ explore the meaning of the commitment to be true to themselves |
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¯ be encouraged to accept themselves as changing, growing, and maturing individuals |
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Topic 3 |
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¯ examine the meaning of stress and strategies for handling it |
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¯ be encouraged to use positive strategies for handling stress in their lives |
Grade 8 |
Ð Theme 5 |
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Topic 1 |
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¯ explore the meaning of individual and social justice |
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¯ deepen their understanding of their responsibility to participate in building a loving and just society |
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Topic 2 |
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¯ explore some examples of human rights |
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¯ examine three issues in social justice: poverty, the environment, and respect for life |
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Topic 3 |
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¯ explore personal qualities and skills that are essential to practice social justice |
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¯ be encouraged to participate in the work of social justice |