— The Body Matters for Home —
Form Your Children in the Truth of Their Body
A Pre-School through 8th Grade Theology of the Body program for Catholic schools, faith formation, and family catechesis.
The Problem
We are suffering from society’s lies and ideologies and things are terrible. Here are the big bad things:
- Abortion
- Pornography
- Promiscuity
- Transgenderism
- Homosexuality
The Solution
From Pre-K through 12th Grade, My Body, My Identity: Discovering God’s Design helps educators discuss important but sensitive topics from a traditional, Biblical perspective.
It is designed to teach Christian values in ways that are appropriate for different age groups.
The Problem: We Live in a Society
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The Solution: The Body Matters
A Culture in Need
Schools, parishes, and parents have expressed the ever-growing need for tools to combat the pervasive secularization and sexualization of our culture.
The Perfect Solution
Pope Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body (TOB) teaches the “why” behind the “what” of Catholicism. This teaching, often mistaken for Catholic “birds-and-bees,” provides a beautiful image of what it means to be made in the image of God.
Despite its ability to answer the problems our culture faces today, TOB remains relatively inaccessible to those without specialized degrees. We still need resources that can communicate Pope John Paul’s life-affirming message to everyone, especially our children.
TOBET Answers the Call
In November 2015, TOBET’s Episcopal Advisory Board, led by Archbishop Samuel Aquila, asked us to create a TOB program that would meet this need.
The Body Matters, teaches TOB to children in an engaging, informative, and age-appropriate manner. This non-consumable program provides valuable lessons for children from PreK-8th Grade through easy-to-read and easy-to-teach lesson books that supplement any religion curriculum.
Benefits of Using the Program
Benefit 1
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Benefit 2
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Benefit 3
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How does the Program Work?
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Educator Guides vs. Parent Guides: A Side-by-Side Comparison
Educator Guide
Educator Guides were made with the classroom in mind. The information is much more robust and detailed.
Each Guide includes:
- Vocabulary, Objectives, and preparation laid out for the educator before each lesson
- Page-by-page suggestion for instruction and explanation of what the book intends to teach
- Classroom-based activities, Reviews, and Quizzes for the end of each lesson
- Multiple week-by-week instructional plans
Parent Guide
Parent Guides were made to enhance conversation between Parents and their children.
Each Lesson includes:
- Vocabulary, Objectives, and preparation laid out for the educator before each lesson
- Page-by-page suggestion for instruction and explanation of what the book intends to teach
- Classroom-based activities, Reviews, and Quizzes for the end of each lesson
- Multiple week-by-week instructional plans
Our Recommendation
- Homeschooling parents who want to add TOB to their child’s religion class would probably benefit from the educator guide.
- Parents who want to introduce TOB in a more casual and open-discussion way would probably enjoy the parent guide more.
Take a Look at Select Pages from Our Books
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The Body Matters is available in English and Spanish!
*PreK and Storybooks in English only
The Body Matters Stats
The Body Matters is used in 205 parishes & schools, from 80 dioceses, across 17 countries, educating over 130,00 students.
“This theology of the body is the basis of… the most appropriate method of… man’s education….”
TOB 59:3
Hear What People Have to Say about The Body Matters
“It builds a foundation in a way they can understand… Best Foundation Ever”
“The dialogue that we are having with the students using TOB language and examples is essential! It builds the foundation in a way they can understand. They see the relevance of TOB in their everyday life as children. They can intentionally apply the truth of God’s inner circle of love in their life right now, in the relationships that are most meaningful to them at this stage in their life. Helping them understand what full gift of self means and how they can live it out—Best Foundation Ever. We are preparing them to be able to engage their intellect when it comes to topics of sexuality.”
“…helped me in my work with own children…”
“[The Body Matters] books are just brilliant! They have really helped me in my work with my own children and schools…to incorporate TOB… and build an understanding with students of a Christian Anthropology.”
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