ProjecTruth offers a dual component module that teaches character and virtue as it is connected to committed love within marriage.

Character Formation

-Character can be defined as the constellation of virtues possessed by a person. Virtues are objectively good human qualities - good for the individual because they help them lead a fulfilling life, and good for the community because they help us live together harmoniously and productively. -Thomas Lickona

Character Formation

 ProjecTruth opens the door to character development through creative and thought-provoking programs called CharacterPower and Character at the Movies. These programs use music and popular films to open up a dialogue with students about character and its role in shaping our lives. ProjecTruth educators may use film and/or music to illustrate character-defining moments or situations.

Timeline: · 4 – 5 Class Sessions, 40 Minutes per Class.

Presented over the course of one week, but varies according to program setting.

Participants are requested to complete a confidential survey.

Abstinence Education

The Abstinence Education component for ProjecTruth utilizes the best elements of leading abstinence until marriage curricula along with LifeSongs: Make the Right Choice, a new and dynamic curriculum developed by ProjecTruth right here in Western New York . LifeSongs is the result of the first-hand experience in delivering the abstinence until marriage message to local teens. Developed in conjunction with nationally recognized experts, LifeSongs uses original music as a metaphor to deliver powerful messages about the many benefits of remaining abstinent until married.

Timeline: 8 Class sessions, 40 Minutes per Class
Presented over 4-8 consecutive weeks

Materials

ProjecTruth provides all course materials including movies, CDs and LifeSongs handouts. Students will be provided with a student guidebook entitled “Scoreboard” for their keeping and review even after the program is completed.

Specifics of School Participation

• A total of 13 classroom sessions are recommended.

• Distribution and collection of parental consent forms is necessary for all participants.

• Students are requested to complete a confidential survey.

• It is recommended that a grade be assigned for the class to enhance participation and to help legitimize the abstinence message for students.

• When an outside instructor leads the program, we recommend that the teacher remain in the class room to promote school “buy-in” for the ProjecTruth message.

• ProjecTruth will provide support and training for the perpetuation of the program at your school/district through an in-school contact that your school should designate at the beginning of the program.

• All information shared within the classroom setting is confidential so as to promote group discussion. We do not, however, expect student self-disclosure. We strongly support and promote parent-student discussion of the materials presented in the classroom.