1. Moral Decision Making S.J.A.E. S EE J UDGE A CT E VALUATE

2. SEE When dealing with a moral decision that will impact you and even other people, sometimes we need to take a step back and “see” the situation at hand before making a quick decision. See the problem or issue you need to deal with and try to get a clear and open minded understanding of everything before jumping to conclusions and making a rash decision. Note: SEE- Identify what the problem is.

3. JUDGE Note: JUDGE - Identify the pros and cons of each possible course of action. Influenced by personal experience, family and religious values.

4. ACT A ct Once you feel you have made an informed and well thought out decision taking into account the above three factors noted in the chart, you are ready to put your plan into action. Though in some cases, this may be difficult, if you’ve made the right decision, you will be glad in the end. Note: ACT- Put the best (most loving) plan into action.

5. EVALUATE After acting on the decision you have made, you can take the time to evaluate how everything played out. Hopefully, you will feel a sense of satisfaction knowing that you did what’s best for yourself and for others. Note: EVALUATE- Reflect on how your decision/action affected your relationships (with yourself, others and God).

6. Relationships and Sexuality Sexual Decision Making? Why Wait…why not? Our BODY and the gift of SEXUALITY are: - Sacred (ie holy and special) - Precious Gifts From God - Always to be Valued and Respected - Not to be Taken Lightly or Abused - Practicing Chastity Allows Us to be Truly Free….why? Chastity: For single (unmarried) people chastity means abstaining from all sexual activity until marriage. SEXUALITY IS AN AWESOME GIFT AND SEXUALITY INVOLVES ALL OF YOU (Mind, Body and Spirit) SO ASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION: “WHO IS WORTHY OF RECEIVING YOU?”

7. Sexual Decision Making: Before making a decision on whether or not to be sexually active, take the following into consideration: What do I need? 1) A well thought out value system 2) I must clarify whether or not I want to become involved sexually or not. How do I decide? 1) I must try to act according to my conscience which in many ways is shaped by my values. 2) I must be willing to accept the consequences before I act. (If I’m not ready to accept the possible results of my actions, then maybe I’m not ready for sexual activity) Sexual morality must consider the following: 1) Physical Risks- Sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS and pregnancy. 2) Psychological and Emotional Risks- fear, guilt, remorse, anxiety, worry, poor self-esteem, feeling used, heart ache, anger, resentment. (Remember: sex should be a wonderful and loving experience not one that makes you feel any of these negative feelings!!) 3) Sexuality is a gift from God and it should always open to what that gift can bring; that being a child! If you are not open to this gift, wait!! Two people who truly love each other and are in a committed relationship will always be open to the gift of life.

8. Romance without Regret  Prior to watching the DVD, what were some of your assumptions regarding the fact you would be watching a “chastity” DVD? (Did you have some of the similar assumptions the students had before hearing them speak)