Made in the image of god Humans are called to experience and express love as Jesus did – body, mind and soul. So in faith we pray …

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Prayer / reflection Genesis 1: 26 - 27 Acknowledgement of Genesis 1: 26 - 27 Then God said, ‘Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth’. So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them, male and female he created them.

Contents What is MITIOG? What is human sexuality and why is it important? Who will teach MITIOG? Overview Committee MITIOG Structure? Being Human Being Sexual followed by ‘sexuality’ slides Being connected Being Moral Where can I get a copy of MITIOG? Several slides on R-12 Curriculum content Bibliography

What is mitiog? MITIOG stands for Made in the Image of God and it is a human sexuality curriculum for South Australian Catholic Schools. It replaces the Family Life Education Curriculum It is grounded in the Catholic Tradition and embraces the value and dignity of all human persons.

What is human sexuality and why is it important? “Human sexuality is a mode through which humans, as male and female engage with the world and explore the Christian vocation to love.” (MITIOG Human Sexuality Program for SA Catholic schools 2010) Human sexuality is an essential core aspect of education that is pivotal in developing a young person’s identity.

Who will teach mitiog? The primary role of teaching human sexuality is with families. “Christian parents, as the first educators of their children, have a duty to provide their children with the guidance and support necessary to live a fully Christian life” (John Paul II, Ecclessia in Oceania 2001 cited in MITIOG)

OVERVIEW COMMITTEE Parents are invited to form an overview committee. The committee would oversee: Teaching in the classroom in relation to human sexuality School policies and procedures to ensure they maintain the values encompassed by the MITIOG document Contribute to the selection and sharing of resources Contribute to the school’s MITIOG policy statement (all schools are mandated by Archbishop Phillip Wilson to have this)

MITIOG STRUCTURE MITIOG is broken into 4 strands and they are: BEING HUMAN BEING SEXUAL BEING CONNECTED BEING MORAL

Being human As a community we must find ways to educate our young people about what it is to ‘be human’. “Humans are created in the image and likeness of God and are called to demonstrate reverence for self, others and the created world.” This program promotes and encourages behaviours founded by Catholic values by affirming the value and dignity of human life and promoting reverence for self, others, and the whole of creation. MITIOG 2010

Being sexual “Sexuality is a fundamental dimension of the human person. It is part of the physical, moral, psychological, and spiritual realities in life.” “Sexuality is an integral part of God’s gift to humanity, a lens through which we relate to others and reveal God’s love to the world.” This program promotes and encourages behaviours founded by Catholic values by exploring the spiritual, physical, moral, and psychological dimensions of human sexuality and developing an appreciation of the Catholic Church teaching regarding sexuality. MITIOG 2010

What is sexuality? Students explore the belief that sexuality is integral to the human person, and develop an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church regarding human sexuality.

What does being sexual mean? is a relational power not just a capacity for performing specific acts is a fundamental dimension of the human person. it profoundly affects feelings, self image, communication with others, the expressing and living out of love.

What is sexuality? Our sexuality prompts each of us from within, calling us to personal as well as spiritual growth and drawing us out from self to interpersonal bonds and commitments with others, both women and men. It includes the qualities of sensitivity, understanding, intimacy, openness to others, compassion, and mutual support. Human Sexuality p.9

Sexuality is… A dimension of one’s restless heart … yearning for interpersonal communion … Ultimately finding full oneness only in God, here and hereafter Human Sexuality p.9

Sexuality is… Sexuality refers to a fundamental component of personality in and through which we, as male or female, experience our relatedness to self, others, the world, and even God. Human Sexuality, p.9

Sexuality in… the richest sense is clearly linked to personal intimacy – to the sharing of heart, mind and ‘soul’, and it presupposes an ability to trust another with the secret of one’s heart, to be vulnerable and open to another at the deepest levels of one’s being. Gerald Gleeson , ‘Being Human’ p 47-48

Catechism of the catholic church “Sexuality affects all aspects of the human person in the unity of his body and soul. It especially concerns affectivity, the capacity to love and to procreate and in a more general way the aptitude for forming bonds of communion with others.” CCC 2332

POPE JOHN PAUL - SEXUALITY “Sexuality is an enrichment of the whole person – body, emotions and soul – it manifests its innermost meaning in leading the person to the gift of self in love.” Familiaris Consortio #37

Being connected “Humans are drawn to connection with God and with others and God’s love is revealed to us in and through relationships with others.” This program promotes and encourages behaviours founded by Catholic values by exploring the human vocation to love God and neighbour and developing an appreciation of the interdependence of humanity. MITIOG 2010

Being moral “Humans are moral beings commanded to love God and each other. Gifted with freedom of choice, the temptation to sin is always present. God gave Jesus as the model of humanity and humans are redeemed through his life and sacrifice. Christian decision making involves informing one’s own conscience, prayer and drawing upon the life of Jesus and the wisdom of the Church.” This program promotes and encourages behaviours founded by Catholic values by developing an understanding of what it is to be moral and encouraging responsible decision making by exploring the processes of Christian decision making. MITIOG 2010

Being moral “Humans are moral beings commanded to love God and each other. Gifted with freedom of choice, the temptation to sin is always present. God gave Jesus as the model of humanity and humans are redeemed through his life and sacrifice. Christian decision making involves informing one’s own conscience, prayer and drawing upon the life of Jesus and the wisdom of the Church.” This program promotes and encourages behaviours founded by Catholic values by developing an understanding of what it is to be moral and encouraging responsible decision making by exploring the processes of Christian decision making. MITIOG 2010

Where is the mitiog document? CESA online http://online.cesanet.adl.catholic.edu.au/docushae/dsweb/Get/Document13649/version+B+MITIOG+document+yrs7-12+WEB.pdf Religion folder MITIOG documents Ask a Religion Key Teacher (Julian Kluge, Teresa Hudson, or Michelle Thomas)

Standard 1 – towards the end of year 2 OUTCOME Celebrates God’s gift of new life and explores gender and family structures. CONTENT AND SKILLS A familiarity with the story of their birth and welcome into their family and the church family. An understanding that love and life are nurtured within the family unit as part of God’s plan for creation. An appreciation of the dignity of the human person while developing an understanding of the differences girls and boys. An ability to use correct terminology to name parts of the body.

STANDARD 2 – TOWARDS THE END OF year 4 OUTCOME Responds to the belief that humanity is an expression of God’s creative love and identifies the stages of human growth and change. CONTENT AND SKILLS • An understanding of the developmental changes that occur from conception to old age. • An appreciation of the miracle of new life and growth as a sign of God’s wonderful creation. • An ability to identify and name parts of the body related to the reproductive system and a basic understanding of its function. • Year 4 only: An appreciation of the Catholic understanding of the purpose of sexual intercourse.

Standard 3 – towards the end of year 6 OUTCOME Appraises how physical, social and spiritual changes occur in themselves and others and assesses factors that contribute to individual and group identity. CONTENT AND SKILLS • An understanding and respect for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. • A basic understanding of the female and male reproductive systems.

STANDARD 4 – TOWARDS THE END OF YEAR 8 OUTCOME Reflects upon the implications of adolescent growth and development and engages with Catholic teaching on sexuality and it’s implications for sexual behaviour. CONTENT AND SKILLS Develops a good understanding of how hormones have a key role in development and growth. Explores procreative and unitive love and the vocation of parental love. Why does the Church teach that marriage is the best place for sexual intercourse? Understanding of masculine and feminine An awareness of the ways sexual behaviour reflects self-image and self-understanding. YEAR 8 ONLY – Knowledge of human fertility and related issues such as Sexually Transmitted Infections and contraception. YEAR 8 ONLY – Consider the challenges associated with identifying as homosexual and explore the obligations of other Christians to afford honour and dignity to all persons.

YR 8 TASK – BEING SEXUAL Year 8s were given the challenge of creating their own magazine covers. They needed to challenge the stereotypes often portrayed by the media about what it is to be a beautiful human

Standard 5 – towards the end of year 10 OUTCOME Explores the portrayal of human sexuality in contemporary society and evaluates these portrayals in the light of the Catholic understanding of human sexuality and relationships. CONTENT AND SKILLS The Catholic perspective on human sexuality and relationships. An understanding of God’s relational nature as the core of our human nature. Ways to critique societal media portrayal of ‘maleness/femaleness’. The ability to identify influences that objectify the human person An understanding of the nature and purpose of sexual attraction and sexual feelings. The implications of sexual activity. The legal and faith responses to adolescent issues of sexuality. An awareness of chastity as a virtue which promotes the integrity of human sexuality and relationships.

Standard 6 – towards the end of year 12 OUTCOME Understands the potential of sexuality to enrich the human person and explores his/her personal response to the gift of human sexuality. CONTENT AND SKILLS An understanding of the ways in which human desire is an expression of God’s love. An understanding od sexual growth in the context of human growth: as a lifelong movement towards wholeness and relationship. An appreciation of the essential goodness of human sexuality as a gift from God. The value and challenge of chastity. Skills to critique media portrayals of human sexuality and sexual expression. The nature of intimacy, commitment, and marriage in a catholic context. A maturing awareness of the emotional, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of sexual intercourse/expression. An understanding of STIs: their causes and effects.

BIBLIOGRAPHY Made in the Image of God 2, Human Sexuality Program Years 7-12 for SA Catholic Schools 2010 Edition References cited from MITIOG: 1998, “The Catholic Schools on the Threshold of the Third Millennia” Congregation for Catholic Education, n.14 2001, Paul.JII., “Ecclessia in Oceania”