1. LEARNING ABOUT
L.I.F.E.
A family-based program on relationships and abuse prevention
By Sister Kieran Sawyer, SSND and Kathie Amidei
Copyright Proud to Protect, LLC

2. L I F E LOVE INFATUATION FRIENDSHIP EXPLOITATION
This evening, we will work together as a faith community and as families to teach our children to recognize relationships that are loving, friendly. We must also teach them to recognize relationships that are dangerous or uncomfortable and learn ways to get out of such encounters. E
EXPLOITATION

3. God Made You!
We are so excited to be here together to talk about YOU! God created you with a wonderful body, and God loves you! Your parents love you! Who else loves you?
Who is a friend to you?
Who do you think should protect you?

4. You will learn: How special you are as a child of God Who loves you
Who is a friend to you
How important it is that you, as a child, are protected so you can grow up in safety and be loved.

5. Me, Lovable Me!
Add hairstyle and features to make the figure look like you.
On your shirt, have your parents write some ways your are good and things you are good at.
In the hearts, write the names of people you know who will protect you and whom you can ask for help if you feel afraid or uncomfortable.

6. Ways that do NOT show love and friendship to a child of God
Shaking
Hitting
Pushing
Calling names
Hugs that are too hard
Laughing at
Ways that show love and friendship
to a child of God
Hugs
Handshakes
Making a meal
Holding a hand
Joking
Listening
Have children surface ideas for each column before clicking.

7. Special Parts of Our Bodies
Have Parents read Hand-out while you teach “Oh What a Miracle Am I” by Rafi

8. The BIG THREE rules SAY NO GET AWAY 3. TELL SOMEONE YOU TRUST
(Keep telling until someone listens.)

9. A Child’s Prayer Worksheet
Ask your parents to help you write the prayer.
Take your prayer home.
Pray it tonight before bed.
Pray it many other days to help you remember what we learned today.
Have families fill this out together.

10. Closing Prayer
Have prayer set-up in a Bible
Matthew 18: 10-14