What is the Celebration of Life?

Celebration of Life is the education and outreach programme conducted by the Family Life Society.

History

The Celebration of Life programme was first presented in 1984. Since then, it has been presented to people from different walks of life in a variety of settings in government and government aided schools and institutions; to primary, secondary and post-secondary students; in religious and secular organizations; in offices and factories.

Philosophy

We believe that persons are to be loved, not used. Each person should be valued and appreciated as unique and special, with his or her own gifts and talents. We believe in the responsible use of each person’s freedom to form relationships and to celebrate and live life to its fullest. The programme promotes virtues and values associated with these beliefs.

Our programmes are sensitive to the secular nature of Singapore society and avoid any form of proselytism or religious polemics. It is suitable for audiences of all races, creeds and religions.

We also believe that Value Based Sexuality Education (VBSE) must be situated within the larger context of character education which attempts to form and inculcate virtues and right behaviour based on universal values and the natural moral law. Together with critical thinking skills, such a formation is indispensable especially for our youth today.

Our educational workshops and seminars are designed to provide focus and direction to help live our lives fully. By following them, we can find meaning and purpose of our very existence, and thus become the architects of our life and destiny.

Our Audience:

Students

Primarily targeted for students from the Secondary schools, Institutes of Technical Education (ITE), Junior Colleges and Polytechnics.

We also cater to Upper Primary school students.

Sample topics: Pornography, Premarital Sex, Abortion & Consequences, Critical Thinking

Teachers / Parents

2-day Character and Sexuality Education Seminars (“So Why  Can’t I Watch Porn”) can be conducted in-house or at our venue.

Sample topics: Character Education, Moral Reasoning, Masturbation & Pornography, An Educator’s Perspective on Sexuality Issues