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WHAT WE DO..... |
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We at CPC believe that a pro-active approach to the issues of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease (STD’s) is imperative. We believe that, when given truth, most teens are capable of making good choices.
Our interactive “SAVE IT” program began in 1995 and has proven to be very successful, informative and life changing for many of the students receiving it. “SAVE IT” is presented in public and private schools and youth groups. Tens of thousands of students in Santa Clara County have gained knowledge that equips them to decide if “protected sex” is safe enough for them.
During our three-day program students are exposed to the benefits of saving sex for marriage. They also learn about consequences of sexual activity (in a non-judgmental context) that they may not have considered before.
Our first two presentations are delivered by male and female adult presenters who provide students with information about the physical and emotional concerns that sex before marriage can bring. During the third presentation, PEAT (Peers Encouraging Abstinence Team) members encourage their peers to hold off on sexual activity until marriage. PEAT consists of both students who have been sexually active in the past, and students who remain virgins.
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The first day of the “SAVE IT” program is presented by a trained female speaker. This portion of the program is designed to help students see (from a different perspective than they may be familiar with) the physical risk associated with early sexual activity. All information given is from the Medical Institute for Sexual Health and the Centers for Disease Control. |
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Today many teens see sex as an “activity”. They do not realize that sexual activity is also an emotional bonding experience between two people in a committed relationship. During our second presentation one of our male speakers challenge each student to look at their reasons for having sex before marriage.
Speakers also help students see the impact media has on their view on sex. There are
so many different television programs which show couples engaging in casual sex. What media fails to do is demonstrate how
sex is a progressive act. Our speakers demonstrate how two people progress towards sex by using the “Love Train”.
=> The “look” => Talking => Holding Hands => Kissing => Touching => SEX
Students are encouraged to look at the “Love Train” and set physical boundaries. Speakers do realize that some students
have already made it down the “love Train” and encourage those individuals to put the train in reverse. However, they are
honest by telling students that although making the decision to stop having sex is difficult, it is possible; and equipping
them with suggestions to put into place.
What makes our presentation so powerful and impacting is the real life stories that our speakers share. They talk about
experiences in their own personal lives. Any individual observing the class during our presentation could see how effective
their stories are by looking at the eyes of each student. The students realize that our speakers are real people
who have had to set (or re-set) their own sexual boundaries. As a generation of youth who spend hours watching reality TV, an
adult sharing his real life story makes a tremendous impact.
Many of our speakers are youth leaders or men who desire for this generation to make healthy choices about their sexuality.
Let me challenge you,
the next time you walk into the mall look around. Look at the
teens around you and see how they are bombarded with sexuality;
how sex is used to sell everything from hamburgers to
automobiles. If you are passionate about today’s teens and want to let them know that
sex is a good and beautiful act, but outside of marriage, its
consequences can last a lifetime, please contact our Education Director,
Jennifer Palacios at
(408)-623-5208 or jennifer@mycpc.org. There are so many youth
in Santa Clara County that need to hear this message about sex. In order for that message to spread we need to work together as ONE.
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We at CPC believe our SAVE IT program is truly effective in educating teens about the consequences of sex. Our most effective presentation is when our PEAT members step into the classroom and talk to their peers about the decision to remain abstinent until marriage. Our team members are students who are attending or have graduated from local public and private high schools.
Many of these members have been sexually active in the past and have now made the decision to wait for a future spouse. Others speak from the perspective of being virgins. They share why they have made the decision they have, as well as how they accomplish the goal of waiting. They are students that have set goals for their lives and are working hard to achieve them. Our members have set their sexual boundaries and commit to them day after day. Not only do these students share their choices with peers in schools, but they also provide support for fellow members. They are encouraged by their PEAT coach to stay connected with their team members to provide encouragement in their decision.
PEAT members also share personal life experiences that have shaped their lives. Students realize that our members are REAL PEOPLE who face difficulties in their every day-to-day life. They have overcome difficulties in high school and also in their personal lives. They are students that face mid-terms, finals, and peer pressure. However, they know that it will take hard work, determination, and sacrifice to achieve their goals in life. Our team members are passionate about helping their peers and are committed to helping them make wise choices about their sexuality.
If you are interested in
being part of our PEAT (Peers Encouraging Abstinence Team) please
contact our Education Director, Jennifer Palacios
(408)-623-5208 or jennifer@mycpc.org. There are so many students who need to hear the truth about sex and they need to hear it from you…their peer. Many students
believe that everyone is “doing it” and that waiting to have sex until marriage is “old fashion”. These students, your peers, need to know
that they are not alone!
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