Classic Program: Starter Facilitator Handbook for Healing Groups

Lesson 5 Section Sub points

LG: If you read the story of Ama, ask what happened to the baby. Ask what usually happens in their culture. Discuss changes the church needs to make. (10 min)

5. Children born out of rape (10 min)

SG: Do this exercise. (8 min) LG: Feedback (selective). (2 min)

Closing exercise (10 min)

Tips 1. Use both stories if you have time.

2. In most countries, caregivers are obliged by law to report any cases of abuse of a minor, and there are channels to do this. If not reported, the caregiver risks prison. Find out about the local situation. Also see page 14. 3. Do Section 4 as a radio program. Give each table group a different section. Have them read it and develop a two-minute radio drama of that section. Then have them line up and present the sections in order. Be careful about time! Time-savers 1. If the group is engaged and interacting well, discuss the story in the large group only and move on. 2. Section 4B can be summarized. 3. Only include the section on helping the rapist if you have more than 1½ hours.

LESSON 6: MINISTERING AMIDST HIV & AIDS

Learning objectives By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to:

• Explain how a person is infected withHIV and how that can develop into AIDS • Identify beliefs and practices that contribute to the spread of HIV and find ways to address them • Help youth to avoid contracting HIV • Help the church come alongside those affected by HIV and AIDS

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