Trenton Diocese
Let us pray: All loving God, we gather today to celebrate that we are your family and keep your Word alive in our hearts. Let those who see our families recognize your love in our midst. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Brother. Amen
The Church’s Wisdom
Family Life Wisdom Assists families to grow as the Domestic Church Helps to strengthen family values and Catholic Identity Offers a catechesis of hope for families who face the challenges of complex issues in contemporary life
Family Life Wisdom Provides teachings about Human Sexuality within the context of Catholic Moral Living Integrates child safety education Introduces children to the joys of virtuous living
Why the need? Family Life Program • Unique perspective – Through the lens of the family • Helps the participant develop Holy, K-8 Programs Healthy “intra” personal awareness, which leads to Holy, • Through the lens of Healthy “inter” personal the Church to all of relationships creating Strong God’s People echoing Catholic Families and communities our Faith Tradition to • Has been referred to “remote” the next generation sacramental prep for the • Develops our sacrament of Marriage relationship with God through Jesus
Components Program Grades Grades 5 and 6 Director’s K-4, 7-8 Manual
How it works Gift of Family Justice Christ
Moral Catechesis
RCL Benziger places the family at the forefront
Partnering with Parents • Family Time Pages – Two page tear-sheet for parents to use at home • Parent Connection – Magazine component for each grade level assists parents build stronger relationships with their child while providing lessons of Christian living • Online Resources – Regularly updated print and video resources offer support for being Catholic parents
Family Time Pages
Parent Support * Grade level support for parents as the primary educators of their children *Background information including psycho-social and faith development Online support for parents, catechists/teachers and program directors
Four Key Elements • Focuses on partnering with parents • Presents a moral catechesis with virtues-based education emphasizing Christian living • Promotes child safety education highlighting healthy relationships • Offers multiple models for both school and parish
Child Safety Education ...based on healthy relationships
Grade Specific • K-3 Love • 4-6 Dignity of the human body • 7-8 Spiritual Maturity
Models for Use Catholic Schools : *10 Days over two weeks (most common) *Correlated to Basal (FIA in Guide, BMD online) *Ten Week Course *Ten Month Course *Cross Curricular Connections Parishes *Weekly/Monthly – 5 Themes or 10 Lessons *Correlated to Basal - Extended Sessions *Summer Model *Retreat Model (great for parish/school co-op) *Home School *Intergenerational Family Sessions
Family Life: Resources Program Director: – Username: fldirectors – Password: flrclbd01
Program Directors Manual • Key Issues Chart • Child Safety Unit Focus • Scope and Sequence Chart • Parent Letters & Meetings
Your Partner In Ministry Here To Serve You
Jamie Alexander Direct: 267-994-8049 Jalexander@rclbenziger.com
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