Scaffoldings: Training Young People in Christian Life Skills. Nairobi: PaulinesAfrica, 2008.
It is a Training Programme for Building Christian Life Skills among the Young People of Africa. The title Scaffoldings alludes to the concept that at the beginning of learning, learners need a great deal of support; gradually, this support is taken away to allow the young people to try their independence. It is the same in the growth process of a young person as a Christian. Scaffoldings translates the Catechism into life-skills, and accompanies them in the process of life-skills building. The manual contains 4 sessions each on 20 themes as listed below.
It also has a student handbook. Copies of both volumes are available from Paulines, Nairobi; DBYES, Karen, Kenya; DBYES, Upanga, Tangaza.
This is not just a book but a programme. Copyright for the manual and programme rests with Don Bosco Youth Ministry, East Africa. We are processing a trademark & patent for the Scaffolding programme in Kenya (and its equivalent Chuo Cha Maisha in Tanzania). It would be an offence to use the manual for any commercial purpose or to take material and claim as your own. Contact Selvam for any project involving adaptation or translation of this manual. For training programmes on Scaffoldings (in English and Swahili) contact: dbyes<at>donbosco.or.tz.
| 1. | Truth and Myth | – Situation of Youth Today |
| 2. | Me the Mystery | – Self Awareness & Acceptance |
| 3. | You and I | – Relationship with Others |
| 4. | On the Rock | – My Moral Stand |
| 5. | Malaika I Love you! | – Preparation towards Marriage |
| 6. | Cradle of Life and Love | – My Family |
| 7. | Let’s Talk | – Communication with Others |
| 8. | Breaking News | – Mass Media |
| 9. | He Created them Male and Female | – My Sexuality |
| 10. | Hey, Are You Safe? | – HIV and AIDS |
| 11. | That you may have Life | – 7 Attitudes of Effectiveness |
| 12a. | Intelligent Work | – Study Skills |
| 12b. | Everyday is School Day | – Life Long Learning |
| 13. | Unity is Strength | – Groups & Leadership |
| 14. | Free to be Free | – Addiction Prevention |
| 15. | Feeling Good | – Mental Health |
| 16. | Could We Dialogue | – Conflict Management |
| 17. | Self Reliance | – Dealing with Finance |
| 18. | New Wine in New Wineskins | – Creativity Skills |
| 19. | What Shall I do? | – Career Skills |
| 20. | Even You Can | – Youth Spirituality |