Envision: Theology of the Body for Middle School

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An 8-lesson human formation program for grades 6 - 8

All hearts, especially the hearts of young people, are hungry for God’s truth about love, identity, and dignity.

Middle schoolers today are constantly asking questions about who they are, who they should be, and where true success and happiness can be found. Countless sources—including pop culture, social media, and their peers—are ready to provide them answers.

Amidst all the confusion, St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body offers clear answers about our identity, relationships, and sexuality—and Ascension’s newest program makes this timeless wisdom accessible and relatable to middle school students.

Envision presents the core truths of Theology of the Body with three key questions:

      - Who am I?
      - Where am I going?
      - How do I get there?

Envision: Theology of the Body for Middle School is an updated version of the groundbreaking program Theology of the Body for Teens used by tens of thousands of students over the past decade. With brand-new videos, streamlined workbooks, guides for parents, and tools for leaders, Envision presents John Paul II’s revolutionary teaching on to students in a way that is both engaging and easy to follow. Like the previous Theology of the Body for Teens program, Envision  is a comprehensive and interactive catechetical program that will fit perfectly into Catholic religious education, schools, youth ministry, and homeschool settings. Using a great mix of stories, real-life examples, activities, and prayers, Envision cuts through the noise of today’s culture and inspires young people to envision a life of authentic freedom and love.

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Online Videos

Digital Workbook

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Online Reflection Questions

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Please contact our support team to learn more about Group Progress Reporting and its pricing by emailing support@ascensionpress.com or calling 800-376-0520.

✓ Online Course Access

Envision Workbooks and Leader Guides now include online course access! Rest assured that your students and catechists will have easy access to all the course materials as they come to understanding the amazing story woven throughout Scripture.

✓ All-Digital Option

If you’re planning for a fully remote learning environment, the Envision Online Course can also be purchased separately.

✓ Staying Connected

Whether you’re meeting in-person or online, the goal of the Envision program remains the same: to introduce your students to the wonderful topic of Theology of the Body in an age appropriate and totally Catholic way.

Presenters

Chika Anyanwu

Tanner Kalina

Sister Mary Grace Langrell

Mari Pablo

Authors

Jason Evert

Brian Butler

Colin and Aimee MacIver

Study Summary

Topic

Human formation

# of Lessons

8

Video Length

Three segments, totalling 20 minutes per lesson

Class Length

45/60/90 minute options

Ages

11 - 13

Grade Level

Middle school

Components of This Study Program

  • Student Workbook follows the 8 lessons presented in the Envision: Theology of the Body for Middle School DVD Set and Leader’s Guide. It includes lesson overviews, suggested prayers, story starter activities, comprehension & discussion questions, vocabulary, working it out sections, and much more!
  • Leader’s Guide presents the Student Workbook integrated into the spreads with many helpful teaching tips and tools on each page to help the leader navigate the students through the program. Highlights include: lesson objectives, instructor notes, icebreaker activities, personal application suggestions, and relevant quotes from St. John Paul II.
  • DVD Set is used in conjunction with the Student Workbook and Leader’s Guide. It includes three video presentations per session, separated into the “Introduction,” the “To the Core,” segment, and the “Witness and Wrap-Up” segment, totaling about 20 minutes. Each video features the authors of the program along with other experts in the field, dynamic content, including man-on-the-street interviews, thoughtful discussion starters, and engaging settings.
  • Parent’s Guide includes summaries of each of the 8 lessons of the Student Workbook; a basic intro to the Theology of the Body for parents; study questions at the end of each chapter for parents to discuss with their sons and daughters; and family applications to help the parent create and foster a Theology of the Body culture in the home.
  • Starter Pack includes 3-DVD Set, one Leader’s Guide; one Student Workbook, and one Parent’s Guide.

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