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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The EAGLES (Enriching and Guiding the Life Experiences of Students) Program is a Christian values education designed for adolescents and students aged 13-17 years old.  It aims to positively enrich the lives of students by teaching them Biblical truths which could guide their relationships. The Program is premised on the truth that young people can “grow weak and exhausted” because of the issues, they face during their adolescence. Hence, there is a need to inculcate in them Godly values and lifestyles. They must draw strength and wisdom from God to overcome any problem, temptation and trial. In this way, they can “rise on wings like   eagles”, full of strength, wisdom and vigor (Isaiah 40:30-31).

CONTENTS OF THE PROGRAM

The Bible declares that God’s Law can be summarized into two major commandments: Jesus answered, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” This is the greatest and the most important commandment. The second most important commandment is like it: 'Love your neighbor as you love yourself.' (Matthew 22:37-39). Genuine and true relationship with God is a requirement for us to have a good and lasting relationship with our neighbors.  These two commandments are the foundation of the curriculum. It is composed of six modules.

1. Module 1 – Knowing God Series
2. Module 2 – Loving God Series
3. Module 3-  Loving my Family Series
4. Module 4 – Me and my Values Series
5. Module 4 – Me and my Neighbor Series
6. Module 6-  Adolescents and Special Concerns

Module 1 emphasizes the need for the students to know the character of God and having a personal relationship with Him. Lessons cover the following:

1. Four Spiritual Truths
2. Is There a God? (We Must Know Him)
3. God is Holy (He Hates Sin)
4. God is Love (He Loves the Sinful Man)
5. God is Just (He Forgives Repentant Sinners)
6. God is Relational (We Must Have a Relationship with Him) 

To further establish the student’s relationship with and knowledge of God, Module 2 discusses the ways students can express their love for God. Topics include:

1. Loving God by Talking with Him I (What is Prayer?)
2. Loving God by Talking with Him II (Effective Prayer)
3. Loving God by Obeying Him
4. Loving God with our Thoughts
5. Loving God with our Words
6. Loving God with our Emotions

The family plays a major role in shaping the values of the students. Module 3 discusses how they should relate to their family members.

1. Importance of the Family
2. Obedience to Parents
3. Honoring Parents
4. Loving my Brothers and Sisters (Dealing with Sibling Rivalry)
5. Reality of Family Trials I (How to Cope with Family Problems)
6. Reality of Family Trials II (Solution to Family problems) 

Module 4 explores the most crucial values a student must possess.

1. You are Worthy! (Dealing with Unhealthy Self-Esteem)
2. Be an Optimist! (Coping with Anxiety and Depression)
3. Control Yourself! (The Need for Self-Discipline)
4. Why Wait? (The Virtue of Patience)
5. Get rid of Pride! (The Value of  Humility)
6. Work Hard (Diligence and Industry) 

A student’s relationship with his/her neighbor, friends and community is discussed in the fifth Module.

1. Be Loving (Love and Kindness)
2. Can you Love your Enemy? (Forgiveness)
3. Are you Honest? (Truthfulness)
4. Do what is Right! (Righteousness and Peer Pressure)
5. Get Away from Troubles (Peace and Goodness)
6. Do you Love your Country? (Nationalism and Patriotism)

Module 6 examines the common issues adolescence face. Lessons will be discussed as the need arises.

1. Substance Addiction I (i.e. Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction)
2. Entertainment Addiction 2 (i.e. Gambling, Video Games)
3. Love, Courtship, Dating and Sex
4. Sexual Issues (i.e. Homosexuality, Pornography)
5. Suicide Thoughts and Tendencies
6. Keys to Success

FORMAT OF TEACHING

Each lesson is comprised of the following activities:

• Ice-breaker – to perk up the interest of the students to the class lesson
• Lesson Proper – formal teaching using handouts and illustrations
• Workshop Activity- used to reinforce the message of the lesson (optional, as time allows)