Puberty: Emotional Changes and Resilience
Year 7 Religious Education Understanding our emotional journey through faith and community Building strength through biblical wisdom
WALT and Success Criteria
WALT: Demonstrate strategies for managing physical and emotional changes during puberty Success Criteria: • Identify key emotional changes during puberty • Explain resilience using biblical wisdom • Discuss strategies for managing emotions • Reflect on faith and community support • Participate respectfully in discussions
Scripture Exploration: Building Resilience
Galatians 5:22-23 - Fruits of the Spirit: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control Micah 6:8 - What does the Lord require? To do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God How do these qualities help us manage feelings and changes?
Group Discussion and Role-Play: Building Support Systems
Small groups receive scenario cards Discuss emotional challenges during puberty Role-play strategies for resilience: • Talking to whānau and friends • Prayer and reflection • Positive self-talk • Using biblical virtues in daily life
Wisdom from Church Teaching
Amoris Laetitia Chapter 9 insights: • Love and acceptance are foundations for emotional resilience • Family support helps navigate life changes NCRS 2021 teachings: • Nurturing emotional well-being in faith contexts • Community care strengthens individual resilience How do these teachings connect to your life and values?
Personal Reflection and Strategy Planning
Complete your personal worksheet: 1. Identify one emotional challenge you might face 2. Write two strategies to manage it: • One from scripture or faith • One from community or personal ideas 3. Choose one biblical virtue to focus on this week Remember: Emotional changes are normal and resilience grows with practice
Sharing and Wrap-up
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9 Key takeaways: • Emotional changes during puberty are completely normal • Biblical wisdom provides tools for resilience • Faith community and whānau are sources of strength • Resilience is a skill that grows with practice and prayer