Pope John Paul II - Defensor Vitae Patch Program

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The purpose of this program is to encourage people of all ages to search deeper into the roots of Pope John Paul II and to learn about him and his views, especially on Life. Most of the questions require discussion. The answers are not black and white, so it is recommended that participants research and formulate their answers with their own opinions and words, not just copying words from another source. Participants are encouraged to really learn about Pope John Paul II and to create their own image of him. This program should be light, yet serious, and it wants to be user-friendly for any family, Troop, Crew or other group in its endeavor to build camaraderie and a better understanding of the life of Pope John Paul II.

Parents
Parents are strongly encouraged to use this program to enrich the spiritual formation of their children, especially with the 1st through 5th grade requirements. A family may sit down together, in one or two sessions, and discuss the requirements, plus some additional time for activities done outside the discussions.

Scout and Youth Group Leaders
A Scout Unit, or youth group, may easily set aside some time in a few of its meetings, over the course of two or three weeks, to discuss the requirements. Another idea might be to use this program as a campout activity. Very lively discussions might be enjoyed around a campfire!

It is important for parents to participate in this program with their children. They should engage their children in conversations on the requirement topics, outside of unit meetings. A parent’s involvement is essential for this program to reach its maximum level of spiritual enrichment.