TeenSTAR (Teen Sexuality Teaching in the context of Adult Responsibility) is a curriculum on human sexuality rooted with the teachings of the Catholic Church and the understanding of the human body as expressed in Pope St. John Paull II's Theology of the Body. TeenSTAR is a sexual education curriculum taught throughout the world designed for persons of preteen to college age. It was created by Sr. Hanna Claus, an MD and OB/GYN, and is rooted in sound moral, psychological, and physiological principles.

This course will be taught by Sr. Genevéive Gadbois, FM. Participants in this course will learn TeenSTAR's curriculum and gain certification to educate youth and young adults it in both secular and religious contexts.

For More information on TeenSTAR, visit www.teenstar.org

Course Schedule | April 3 - May 11, 2024

There'll be 3 online classes every 2 weeks with an in-person component. Participants must attend all sessions for certification.

Online Sessions (Zoom Meeting)

• April 3, 2024 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
• April 17, 2024 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
• May 1, 2024 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM

In-Person Sessions (Location in Winnipeg to be announced.)

• May 9, 2024 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
• May 10, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
• May 11, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Registration

$150.00 (Course fee includes course certification and materials.)

Participants must be 18 years or older.

Registration and payment is due on April 3, 2024. To make a payment, please contact your respective Archdiocese.

Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Archdiocese of Winnipeg | Veronica Diestro | vdiestro@archwinnipeg.ca 

Archdiocese of St. Boniface | Yssa Arlegue | ylicsi@archsaintboniface.ca

 

 

In consideration of the acceptance of my registration of the TeenStar Cerfitification Course coordinated by the Archdiocese of Winnipeg and Archdiocese of St. Boniface, I release, hold harmless and forever discharge the Archdiocese of Winnipeg and Archdiocese of St. Boniface, its staff; officers, directors, employees and affiliates, from any and all liability, claims, losses, damages, costs or expenses, and waive any such claims against and such persons or organizations, arising directly or indirectly from, or attributable in connection with the sponsorship and organization of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg (Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry) and Archdiocese of St. Boniface (Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry). Furthermore, in consideration of the organization and sponsorship by the Archdiocese of Winnipeg (Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry) and Archdiocese of St. Boniface (Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry), I hereby indemnify and hold harmless the Archdiocese of Winnipeg and Archdiocese of St. Boniface, its staff; officers, directors, employees and affiliates, for all claims, losses, damages, costs or expenses arising directly or indirectly from my actions and participation during this course.

I hereby grant permission to the Archdiocese of Winnipeg, Archdiocese of St. Boniface and its representatives to take photographs or videos of me at the TeenStar Certification Course. I further grant the Archdiocese of Winnipeg, Archdiocese of St. Boniface, and its representatives the right to reproduce, use, exhibit, display, broadcast and distribute and create works of these images and recordings in any media now known or later developed for promoting, publicizing or explaining its activities and for administrative, educational or research purposes. I acknowledge that the Archdiocese of Winnipeg and Archdiocese of St. Boniface owns all rights to the images and recordings. I hereby release, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Archdiocese of Winnipeg and Archdiocese of St. Boniface, its staff; officers, directors, employees and affiliates, from and against any claims, damages or liability arising from or related to the use of the images, recordings or materials. Please note that the conditions for the use of these photographs and videos are at the bottom of this form. Please also note that websites and social media pages can be viewed throughout the world and not just in Canada where our laws apply.

Conditions of Use: This form is valid until another form changing your permission is signed, dated and submitted. We will not include personal details such as email addresses, postal addresses, or telephone numbers on pictures, relating to you in any photographic image and videos on our websites or in printed publications. Your name will only be provided in cases where you may be asked to share your thoughts, what you learned, and/or reflections regarding the event. We will include your first name and at most, the initial of your last name only (i.e. John S., Jane D.). Should your full name be used, you will be contacted for permission. We may use group photographs with general labels, such as `group photo` or `Youth/Young Adult Ministry Group'.