GETTING  STARTED

Facilitator Guide

a.  Use the Video Sampler to demonstrate one or more topic video programs.

b.  Demonstrate one or more of the accompanying role-playing scripts   Abortion Basics || Abortion Industry || Gender Identity || Same Sex Attraction

c.  Highlight a resource from one of the additional resource lists.  Abortion Basics || Abortion Industry || Gender Identity || Same-Sex Attraction  (e.g. Open Standing with You and enter a zip code to show pregnancy services anywhere in the country)

d.  Ask for volunteers:  small group leaders, registration, food, tech assistant.  See “How to Recruit Strong Volunteers



Teacher Guide


b.   Ideally, the full video:
Validation: The Most Powerful Communication Skill You Were Never Taught by Michael Sorensen

Videos: Abortion Basics Teen, Abortion Basics Mature || Abortion Industry || Gender Identity || Same-Sex Attraction

Scripts: Abortion Basics || Abortion Industry || Gender Identity || Same-Sex Attraction

Resources: Abortion Basics || Abortion Industry || Gender Identity || Same-Sex Attraction

Small Group Leader Guide

a.  At a minimum, watch from 21:27 to 29:55 Abortion Basics: Communication

b. Ideally, the full video:   Validation: The Most Powerful Communication Skill You Were Never Taught by Michael Sorensen

Abortion Basics (Teen Version // Mature Version) || Abortion Industry || Gender Identity || Same-Sex Attraction

Abortion Basics || Abortion Industry || Gender Identity || Same-Sex Attraction

Abortion Basics || Abortion Industry || Gender Identity || Same-Sex Attraction


Make sure your participants know your and each others’ names.

Each teen will get a chance to play the “You” role in each scenario in front of the group. The Small Group Leader plays the other voice.

See page 1 of each Program Material package.


The scripts are based on true stories. They are conversation starters and for practice for encounters that will be different but include similar vocabulary and listening skills. Make it clear that everyone’s experiences and opinions are valued; encourage participants to share without fear of judgement.

When a teen has a question you can either answer it right then or ask them to write it down for the Question Box to be answered by the Facilitator.

Pause as needed during Role-playing to offer proper attention to reactions and concerns.

Steer the group back to the scripts so that everyone gets a chance to practice articulating the truth with compassion.


Parent Guide

Seize a Teachable Moment and press play. Then act out the scripts with your teen.

Prerequisite: Some sex ed covered by parents.  

Helpful sex ed resources:  Cana Vox Tips, PUREly YOU!Theology of the Body for Teens,  Sexual Wisdom for Catholic Adolescents, The Birds and Bees Online Program

See other age appropriate recommendations in Raising Children of Light.

Teen Guide

Printable Facilitators Guide with Linked Documents includes all documents listed above.