Agenda Clase 1

Para cada una de estas sesiones, buscamos ubicaciones al aire libre para incluir el ejercicio de una manera divertida, saludable y (¡no excesivamente!) de manera retadora. En invierno, utilizamos espacios interiores donde podamos ejercitarnos un poco. El propósito principal es que tanto los estudiantes como los padres tengan múltiples oportunidades para interactuar de manera sana, constructiva y memorable (no hay «tiempo de calidad» sin algún «tiempo de cantidad»). También sabemos que los jóvenes están mejor comprometidos y participan más activamente cuando alternamos la actividad física con las conversaciones. Es posible adaptar estas ideas a sus propias necesidades y condiciones locales.

9:00 am – Inicio en el lugar de reunión.

9:30 am – Tema 1 «La Masculinidad Verdadera» (y folleto) acompañado por tiempo de reflexión entre padres e hijos. Tendremos bocadillos disponibles durante la charla. Es importante que cada estudiante tenga su propia Biblia y Catecismo para poder participar en esta charla.

11:00 am – Ejercicio

12:30 pm – Almuerzo y testimonios. Teníamos dos invitados: un diácono permanente, casado y un joven soltero que acababa de terminar sus estudios universitarios. Ambos compartieron acerca de su propia vocación, cómo han descubierto sus llamados y cómo viven su fe. ¡Fue muy inspirador!

1:30 pm – Tema 2 «Introducción a la Condición Física«. Los estudiantes fueron informados sobre la importancia de ser físicamente activos y de llevar una vida sana y equilibrada en todas las áreas de sus vidas. Utilizamos la información del video 23 y 1-2 horas para resumir los hallazgos científicos sobre los beneficios del ejercicio. Este video es parte de la tarea de esta clase.

2:00 pm – Fin de la sesión.

 

Sugerencias de organización

Enviamos recordatorios por correo electrónico antes de la primera clase, con un horario provisional. Además, les pedimos a los asistentes que:

– Trajeran su Biblia, Catecismo, y lápiz o pluma (nuestras hojas tienen espacio para escribir, pero páginas adicionales pueden ser útiles).

– Trajeran sillas de jardín, gorras, protector solar, gafas de sol y botellas de agua.

– Trajeran una toalla por si alguien nadaba en el lago.

Schedule Class 4

For this class, we used a Power Point presentation we have about Natural Family Planning that we use for Engagement Retreats. It is simple, short, and to the point. You  may find it in the Resources section.  Feel free to adapt these ideas to your own needs and available locations.

9:00 am – Meeting place.

9:10 am – Book discussion «Be a Man» by Fr. Larry Richards.

11:00 am – Exercise

11:30 pm – Lunch and continue book discussion.

12:00 pm – Talk 2 “Fertility Awareness and NFP Basics”.  Students were told basic information about Natural Family Planning, its history, benefits, hormones involved, and challenges.In this talk we focus on the benefits of NFP compared to contraceptives.

1:15 pm – Fathers and sons reflexion time.

1:45 pm – Meet again and wrap up.

2:00 pm – End of class.

 

Homework 4

 We told the students that everything in this section is very important for any informed Catholic men. Many people ignore much of this information and end up making wrong choices in their lives. We encouraged them to discuss these topics with their dad and bring questions to the class. As for Natural Family Planning, in our experience, it is usually women who introduce men to this topics.

  • Some Risks of Hormonal Contraceptives (PDF)
  • International Agency for Cancer Research study (PDF)

Video Risky-Live the love 

  • Hormonal Contraceptives
  • The Downsides of Spermicides
  • Are Condoms Really Effective?

Encyclical Letter Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI

Marquette University: Marquette Model of NFP

Fertility Monitor: Clearblue

Lactational Amenorrhea Method

Ecological Breastfeeding

* Dr. Janet Smith’s research will be used in the following class. Please, read carefully and take notes:

Contraception, Why not? by Dr. Janet Smith

Homework 1

We asked the students to write a summary of the videos and articles in the following links. We also asked them to write any questions they might want to discuss with their classmates. We encouraged them to share their thoughts using a «round table» format (taking turns so everybody had a chance to share). Finally, we stressed the importance of reviewing their homework with their dad before class, to open an opportunity to talk on these subjects.

* This is an excellent video about the importance of exercise and its impact in our health.

– How the Food you Eat Affects Your Gut

– How Do Vitamins Work?

– How do Carbohydrates Impact Your Health?

– Read «Theology of His Body« by Jason Evert.

* This is a Kindle version in English, available at Amazon.

– Finish the questions in the handout for Session 1:
  • Answers for page 3 are in the book.
  • Share with your dad the answers to page 4.

– Leah Darrow: Search for Significance, Discovering Your True Worth.

– Philip Rivers: Faith, Family, and Football. 

– Philip Rivers: Chastity

– Is  «No Kissing Before Marriage» a Good Rule?

– Jason Evert: Beauty of Woman

– The naked truth about Modesty

Schedule Class 1

For each of these sessions, we looked for outdoor locations to include exercise in a fun, healthy and (not excessively!) challenging way. In winter, we used indoor spaces where we could exercise a little. The main purpose is that both students and fathers have multiple opportunities to interact in healthy, constructive, and memorable ways (there is no «quality time» without some «quantity time»). We also know that young men are better engaged, and participate more actively, when we alternate physical activity with the talks. Feel free to adapt these ideas to your own needs and available locations.

9:00 am – Meeting place at Moraine Park office.

9:30 am – Talk 1 «True Masculinity» (and handout) followed by reflexion time between fathers and sons. We had snacks available during the talk. It is important that each student have their own Bible and Catechism to be able to participate in this talk.

11:00 am – Exercise: kayak/ boat trip.

12:30 pm – Lunch and testimonies. We had two guests: a permanent, married deacon and a single young man that had just finished his university studies. Both shared about their own vocation, how they have found out their callings, and how they live out their faith. It was very inspirational!

1:30 pm – Talk 2 «Intro to Fitness». Students were told about the importance of being physically active and of pursuing a healthy, balanced life in all areas of their lives. We used the information of the video  23 and 1-2 hours to summarize scientific findings on the benefits of exercise. This video is part of the homework for this class.

2:00 pm – End of class.

Organizational Suggestions

We sent reminders via email before the first class, with a tentative schedule. In addition, we asked attendants to:

– Bring your Bible, Catechism, and pen or pencil (our handouts have space to write, but additional pages might be helpful).
– Bring lawn chairs, caps, sunscreen, sunglasses, and water bottles.
– Bring a towel in case anybody swam in the lake.

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