This religious supplement to Our Whole Lives, Grades 7-9, emphasizes the development of religious community, spiritual depth, prophetic vision, and action for justice. Assists youth in clarifying values congruent with their religious beliefs and emphasizes the worth and dignity of each participant.
The second edition of this volume complements the second edition of Our Whole Lives, Grades 7-9, with many new discussion questions related to new topics in OWL.
Before using this curriculum, visit uua./org/re/owl/page-updates or ucc.org/owl/facilitator-training for free, downloadable pages updates. These are published on an as-needed basis, so please check for new pages each time you implement the program.
Supporting Sexuality Education in Your Congregation
Unitarian Universalist Religious Supplement to Our While Lives Sexuality Education for Grades 7-9
Introduction to the Unitarian Universalist Companion
UNIT ONE Introduction
Workshop 1: What is Sexuality?
Workshop 2: Examining Values
Workshop 3: The Language of Sexuality
UNIT TWO You, as a Sexual Being
Workshop 4: Anatomy and Physiology
Workshop 5: Personal Concerns about Puberty
Workshop 6: Body Image
Workshop 7: Gender Identity
Workshop 8: Gender Expression, Roles, and Stereotypes
Workshop 9: Sexual Orientation
Workshop 10: Guest Panel
Workshop 11: Sexuality and Disability
UNIT THREE Relationships
Workshop 12: Healthy Relationships
Workshop 13: Relationship Skills
UNIT FOUR Contemporary Issues
Workshop 14: Sexuality, Social Media, and the Internet
Workshop 15: Bullying and Bystander Responsibility
UNIT FIVE Responsible Sexual Behavior
Workshop 16: Redefining Abstinence
Workshop 17: Lovemaking
Workshop 18: Consent Education
UNIT SIX Sexually Transmitted Infections, Pregnancy, and Parenting
Workshop 19: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Workshop 20: Pregnancy, Parenting, and Teenage Parenthood
Workshop 21: Unintended Pregnancy Options
Workshop 22: Contraception and Safer Sex
UNIT SEVEN Communicating about Sexuality
Workshop 23: Sexual Decision Making
Workshop 24: Communicating with a Sexual Partner
Workshop 25: Self-Care, Celebration, and Closure
OPTIONAL WORKSHOP Pornography
United Church of Christ Religious Supplementto Our Whole Lives: Sexuality Education for Grades 7-9
Introduction to the United Church of Christ Companion. An Important Word about Sexuality and Our Faith and Sexually Explicit Materials Opening and Closing Rituals.
UNIT ONE Introduction
Workshop 1: What is Sexuality?
Workshop 2: Examining Values
Workshop 3: The Language of Sexuality
UNIT TWO You, as a Sexual Being
Workshop 4: Anatomy and Physiology
Workshop 5: Personal Concerns about Puberty
Workshop 6: Body Image
Workshop 7: Gender Identity
Workshop 8: Gender Expression, Roles, and Stereotypes
Workshop 9: Sexual Orientation
Workshop 10: Guest Panel
Workshop 11: Sexuality and Disability
UNIT THREE Relationships
Workshop 12: Healthy Relationships
Workshop 13: Relationship Skills
UNIT FOUR Contemporary Issues
Workshop 14: Sexuality, Social Media, and the Internet
Workshop 15: Bullying and Bystander Responsibility
UNIT FIVE Responsible Sexual Behavior
Workshop 16: Redefining Abstinence
Workshop 17: Lovemaking
Workshop 18: Consent Education
UNIT SIX Sexually Transmitted Infections, Pregnancy, and Parenting
Workshop 19: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Workshop 20: Pregnancy, Parenting, and Teenage Parenthood
Workshop 21: Unintended Pregnancy Options
Workshop 22: Contraception and Safer Sex
UNIT SEVEN Communicating about Sexuality
Workshop 23: Sexual Decision Making
Workshop 24: Communicating with a Sexual Partner
Workshop 25: Self-Care, Celebration, and Closing
