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RESOURCES - ALONG THE VIRTUOUS WAY
Growing Kids God's Way
(Three Years of Age to Pre-teens)
Along the Virtuous Way is a comprehensive values-based parenting curriculum. In the title the authors, Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo, place their emphasis on God's Way meaning the way of the Lord. We serve an ethical God. Moral rightness flows from His being. His moral law is a reflection of His holy character (Psalm 19:7). More than that, He has shown man what is good and what is required of him (Micah 6:8). Along the Virtuous Way can help any parent reach the heart of children with virtues and values that flow from the character of God and do it without stressing the child or the parents.
Download an AVW Program Brochure here
Utilised by more than 8,000 churches and schools worldwide and serving over a million households, there is a reason why the AVW (GKGW) curriculum is so popular: it's practical and the applications work. The curriculum is designed for small group studies or can be utilised by individuals in the privacy of their own home.
There are numerous examples, charts and teaching tools that assist the learning process along with a number of insightful appendices, each of which has helped internationally popularise the curriculum.
Check with your GFA State Representatives or the GFA National Office, to add your name to the wait-list to join the next Along the Virtuous Way Program being planned for your local area.
FREE LESSON SUPPORT Downloads for Along the Virtuous Way
Along the Virtuous Way - Product and Pricing
302: DVD Series Set: 17 sessions on 4 DVDs - $350.00
310: Supplemental DVD Set: 3 sessions on DVDs - $55.00
How to Raise a Responsible Child; Memorials; Rejection: Our Greatest Fear.
314: CD Audio Series Set: 17 sessions on 17 CDs - $132.00
304: Workbook - $36.30
305: Leader's Guide - $38.50
321: AVW Discipline Flow Chart - $2.20
321L: AVW Discipline Flow Chart - laminated - $3.85
Ideal for presenting at the end of a class, as a reminder to be consistent in their parenting. Simple AVW Flowchart Worksheet with blank spaces, designed for use in a class can be downloaded free at the Lesson Support page.
315: Poster A4 Along the Virtuous Way Class Advertising - $2.20
315L: Poster A4 Along the Virtuous Way Class Advertising - laminated, re-useable - $3.85
These posters have a section to add your class details, and are printed borderless, in quality full-colour and on heavy 190 gm paper. TIP: Methylated spirits should remove old felt pen details of previous class from laminated poster, then reuse for the next class.
306: Single Parent Supplement - $24.20
307: Blended Families Supplement - $22.00
A200: AVW Certificate of Completion - $1.10
Available to leaders of groups for presenting.
A029: Prospective Leaders Training Video & Notes - $22.00
Basic training for all prospective leaders of AVW and GFI programs.
322: 8 Father's Mandates Reminder Cards: Laminated $3.85
8 cards per A4 sheet, "8 Non-Negotiable Duties of a Father."
Good to give to class participants to stick on their fridge.
323: Father's Mandates Reminder A4 Poster: Laminated - $3.85
The "8 Non-Negotiable Duties of a Father" expanded and presented in poster format. Good to give to class participants as a spot prize.
324: First Time Obedience Reminder Card - $2.20
8 cards per A4 sheet. Suitable for use with the AVW and On Becoming Childwise programs. Good to give to class participants to stick on the fridge.
AVW (GKGW) Single Parent Supplement was designed to meet the many variables faced by every single parent. This supplemental resources is designed to answer the many unique questions associated with single parenthood.
Chapters are: How to raise a moral child; Right Beginnings; Touchpoints of love; The Father's mandate; Your child's conscience; Character development: Respect for authority and parents, Respect for age, Respect for peers, property and nature; Principals of obedience; Discipline with encouragement; Discipline with correction; Consequences and punishment; Repentance, forgiveness, and restoration; Discipline issues part one and two; The appeal process; Building a healthy family; Rejection: man's greatest fear; Parental purity.
306: Single Parent Supplement - $24.20
AVW (GKGW) Blended Family Supplement was designed to meet the many variables faced by parents of the blended family. This supplemental resources is designed to answer the many unique questions associated with step-parent relationships and siblings.
Chapters are: How to raise a moral child; Right Beginnings; Touchpoints of love; The Father's mandate; The ex-spouse; Character development: Respect for authority and parents, Respect for age, Respect for peers, property and nature; Principals of obedience; Discipline with encouragement; Discipline with correction; Consequences and punishment; Repentance, forgiveness, and restoration; Discipline issues parts one and two; The appeal process; Building a healthy family.
"Blended Families" supplement is similar to the Single Parent supplement pictured.
307: Blended Families Supplement - $22.00
NOTE: These supplements are to be used in conjunction with Along the Virtuous Way (GKGW 5th edition). Each session should include the audio or video session of AVW, the corresponding chapter of the workbook, and followed by the supplement resource. These supplements are not intended to be used on there own.
Along the Virtuous Way (GKGW) Program Session Details
This core curriculum lays the groundwork for your parenting, no matter where you are in the process. Along the Virtuous Way is designed to take parents through the process of building a loving family unit by raising morally responsible children.
Course Delivery:
The course has 17 sessions to take you and your child through to the pre-teens. The participants meet one night a week to watch a DVD video, and discuss the topics. Each couple receives their course manuals and homework to complete.
Session 1: How to Raise a Moral Child.
Participants learn why we need to give our children a moral reason why when we give them a directive. Children can learn the moral reason a decision to do something.
Session 2: Right Beginnings.
The importance of the husband-wife relationship is emphasised, as children need a secure atmosphere to grow up in. If you are a single parent, Gary & Anne Marie deal sensitively with the special issues that confront you.
Session 3: Touchpoints of Love.
‘The Five Love Languages’ by Dr Gary Chapman are the key to this session. Do you know how to say, "I Love You" to your spouse and your children in their love language?
Session 4: The Father's Mandate.
Fathers are shown what their God given role is in the family. Eight duties for a father are identified.
Session 5: Your Child's Conscience.
How much do you understand about the conscience and how it works? Class members do a test to determine the state of their own conscience.
Session 6: Respect for Authority and Parents.
A very practical lesson that covers such matters as honouring parents, respect for those who have authority, such as police, teachers etc.
Session 7: Respect for Age.
Training children to honour and respect age is training them to honour God. Whatever happened to Mr & Mrs? Teaching your children the "interrupt rule".
Session 8: Respect for Peers, Property, and Nature.
How to teach children to respect the dominion of others. The emphasis is not on the object but on showing respect for the person who owns the object.
Session 9: Principles of Obedience.
When you give your child a command, do they respond with "yes Mum or yes Dad"? First time obedience is achievable. What is it like in your family?
Session 10: Discipline with Encouragement.
Encouragement is a very important part of discipline. You will learn the difference between a reward and a bribe.
Session 11: Discipline with Correction.
Learn the difference between "childishness" and "foolishness". Also, under-punishing sets too low a value on the sin but over-punishing exasperates the child.
Session 12: Consequences and Punishment.
Many parents fall into the cultural use of spanking instead of the biblical application. A child is robbed of dignity when parents use intimidation, threats, yelling, and other unbiblical forms of correction rather than biblical chastisement.
Session 13: Repentance, Forgiveness, and Restoration.
Unfortunately, people often confuse regret with repentance. You cannot repent without regret, but you can regret without repentance.
Session 14: Discipline Issues (Part One).
We can allow our children too many choices that are not age appropriate. The result is that a child becomes "wise in their own eyes".
Session 15: Discipline Issues (Part Two).
We look at whining, lying, cheating, stealing, temper tantrums, micro-vs-macro rebellion, power struggles etc.
Session 16: The Appeal Process.
Col 3:21 says ‘Fathers, do not exasperate your children.’ This lesson shows you how you can fulfil this scriptural injunction.
Session 17: Building a Healthy Family.
How to enjoy the teenage years with your children.
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