Sacred Choices: Adolescent Relationships and Sexual Ethics is a comprehensive curriculum designed for congregations and camps to use to teach sexual ethics to teens.
Our teens live in a culture in which the societal boundaries about what is sacred and what is to be “saved” for adulthood or marriage have changed. They are continually confronted by pressures to conform and participate in activities and behaviors for which they may not be physically or emotionally ready. In few places where teens spend their time are there opportunities to talk openly and honestly about such issues or to develop their own sense of personal sexual ethics. The synagogue is a natural place for these conversations to take place. Learn more about Sacred Choice >
The Middle School Curriculum A set of curricular materials for use in congregations and camps, consisting of 5 lessons for adolescents in grades 6-8 and 3 lessons for parents. The curriculum comes with a Congregational Implementation Guide.
The High School Curriculum A set of curricular materials for use in congregations and camps, consisting of 7 lessons for adolescents in grades 9-12 and 1 lesson for parents and 1 lesson for families. The curriculum comes with a Congregational Implementation Guide.
Testimonial
This is our first year to teach the Sacred Choices curriculum in our Confirmation Academy. As one of the instructors, I am finding it simple to teach and seemingly well received. If we can impact, for the better, even ONE life the effort will be worthwhile. Thank you, URJ, for being so progressive. – Shari Williams Myers, Oklahoma City, OK
Member congregations are encouraged to contact a specialist from the Union's Congregational Consulting Group for additional resources and support.
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