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Teach the Truth of the Human Person
All grade levels
Teach the truth of how God made us male and female, and the beauty of God’s loving plan for us
For the youngest learners
Fun and memorable board books with engaging illustrations and lively rhymes
Weave Theology of the Body into every K-8 classroom
Our Everyday Theology of the Body series gives you dozens of short, fun, and ready-to-use activities for every grade level.
Resources for High School
Use Human Sexuality: Understanding and Living the Theology of the Body to help students understand and live out an authentic Christian anthropology.
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Teach the Truth about Gender
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Age Appropriate Lessons for All Grade Levels
grades K-2
Everyday Theology of the Body
Through dozens of 10-15 minute activities you can weave into any lesson plan, students are introduced to the loving goodness of God, who made us in His image, and calls us to love.
- Creation is a gift from God
- How people are different from animals
- We can make a gift of ourselves in love
Grades 3-5
Everyday Theology of the Body
Through dozens of 15-20 minute activities you can weave into any lesson plan, students explore how we image God as a communion of persons, and what it means to be a unity of body and soul
- God makes each person male or female
- Human beings are set apart from the rest of creation
- The body reveals the person
Grades 6-8
Everyday Theology of the Body
With a focus on Scripture and personal growth, these 20-30 minute activities lead students to explore many topics related to the Theology of the Body.
- The body is a visible sign of God’s invisible love
- The complementarity of the sexes
- Vocations to marriage, priesthood, and consecrated life
- Theology of the Body in Scripture
GRADEs 9-12
Human Sexuality: Understanding and Living the Theology of the Body
This guide contains 12 lessons that lead students to understand Christian anthropology, Theology of the Body, Humana Vitae, purity, the morality of artificial reproductive technologies, and other topics. Lesson include:
- Background essay for students and parents
- Sacred art reflections
- Interactive activities and discussion questions
- Extension options
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Frequently Asked Questions
All Sophia Institute for Teachers materials are written by veteran Catholic school teachers with advanced degrees. They are then tested in classrooms as well as reviewed by leading academics before publication.
No. If you are also using Spirit of Truth you may find this guide for using Everyday Theology of the Body and Spirit of Truth helpful.
Yes. The board books for younger children simply teach the truth that each person is made in God’s image, and deeply loved by Him. Older elementary and middle school lessons begin a deeper look at the human person as a unity of body and soul. In high school, more sensitive topics such as Humana Vitae, purity, and the morality of artificial reproductive technologies should first be presented to parents for review.
Yes!
We are happy to speak with you about implementing Theology of the Body in your classroom.
We also provide your teachers with fresh classroom materials each month. Free lesson plans on the Sunday Gospels are provided for each week, and lesson plans that help students apply Catholic principles to current events are provided each month. We have specific resources that address the topic of gender identity here.
You may view sample units on this page. Please email us to request digital review copies.
No!
The beauty of our books is in their lesson plan format. Its modular design ensures that it can be used successfully by experienced and knowledgeable teachers as well as by teachers with little to no theology background.
Because all the readings, handouts, and activities are ready to go, your students will receive an understanding of the Theology of the Body even if their teacher is learning along with them.
We do not offer a bulk discount for Everyday Theology of the Body because it is supplementary and includes all the student handouts as reproducibles.
We do offer a 40% bulk discount on the Human Sexuality workbooks.
Schools and parishes considering Theology of the Body may receive free digital sample sets by request. Email us here to request sample sets.
If you would like additional hard copy samples, these may be purchased at regular price, and may be returned within 90 days for a full refund if you decide against adoption.
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