Personal Development

“All men have their frailties; and whoever looks for a friend without imperfections, will never find what he seeks.

We love ourselves notwithstanding our faults, and we ought to love our friends in like manner.” Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian empire

Overview

This subject is structured to capture the enthusiasm of Year 10 students. Topics covered vary from year to year, according to group needs and interests. Students are encouraged to consider their own relationship with the Lord, as well as general areas such as the Gospel, testimonies and missions work. Highlights of the course are the open forums where various topical questions are considered.

Aims

To enable students to develop spiritually and emotionally
To develop Christian character qualities
To encourage growth in relationships with the Lord Jesus Christ
To give Biblical guidelines for various areas of development
To enable students to grow in confidence through sharing ideas in a group setting
To understand Christian character is the product of the Holy Spirit’s work in us
To develop a healthy Christian worldview

Topics Include

Goal setting
Drugs
Mental Health
Rites of Passage

Time Allocation

1 period per cycle

Requirements

None

Assessment

None

“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:36-39