Key Distinctives

We’ve identified the following as being the Key Distinctives of a Romance Academy: 

Transformational Community

Through signing a pledge that holds them accountable to each other, the young people automatically create a strong sense of a supportive community. This is enhanced through the weekly sessions, activities and team building weekend. This is crucial to building self-esteem and empowering young people to critique their peer groups.

Self Discovery

The weekly sessions encourage individuals to challenge attitudes and values through open discussion and accountability. This provides space for young people to assess behavioral patterns and, we have discovered, is far more effective in effecting transformation than a leader teaching young people what they should and shouldn’t be doing.

Passionate Leadership

We believe that change is led through positive and passionate leadership. The leaders of the project live out healthy lifestyles that back up what they teach/model to the group. We suggest this includes sexual delay for leaders who are not married.

Holistic Approach

This project is defined by the needs of young people and is committed to helping them use information about sex and relationships as well as their own values and beliefs, to make informed choices that are good for their emotional, social, physical and spiritual well-being.