Milestone 4: Commitment to Purity

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?  You are not your own; you were bought with a price.  Therefore honor God with your body”  (1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV)

Age: 12-15 years

Parent Seminar: Commitment to Purity (attended when student enters 6th grade)

In Middle School in our culture, it becomes blaringly obvious that we must address “SEX” from a biblical perspective. The Youth Ministry partners with parents by teaching students the importance of accountability, healthy friendships, and biblical standards for purity. At the same time we think it is much more important for students to learn these principles from their parents. We coach parents to focus on these issues in family devotions and intentional conversations throughout the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade years.  In our parent seminar we provide resources to help in those conversations and devotions. We encourage all students and parents to participate in Purity Weekend on our campus during the eighth grade year. Parents give their student a ring as a symbol of the purity commitment made by the teenager.

What This Seminar Covers

Biblical standard for purity

Biblical perspective on sex and intimacy

Identity in Christ

Accountability

Healthy relationships

Leading Faith Talks on purity

Understanding the Commitment to Purity Weekend

Purity ring presentation

Church Event: Commitment to Purity Weekend

Family Celebration: Purity Ring Celebration

Core Competency: Biblical purity, healthy relationships, identity in Christ, God-honoring sex

Milestone Three

Milestone Five