The Culture Is leading your Students...
By junior high, most students have already encountered pornography, sexting, and peer pressure to be impure. And many Catholic schools aren’t equipped to respond until after a crisis occurs.
Messages
1 in 4 middle schoolers have received or sent a sext.
Images
Over 50% of boys and 33% of girls have viewed pornography by age 13.
support
Most parents and teachers feel unprepared to handle these conversations.
When a scandal breaks, everyone suffers... kids, bystanders, families, and your school’s reputation.
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
At Practical Purity, we help Catholic schools like yours talk about the hard stuff—without shame, fear, or awkward silence. Our message is rooted in Catholic teaching, grounded in Theology of the Body, and delivered with compassion and clarity.
Engaging student presentations
Faculty and Parent Presentations
Follow-up activities for teachers
Parent Support groups and practical summary guides
Hi, I'm D.J.
For over a decade I’ve traveled the U.S. helping schools, parents, and students talk about chastity, identity, and digital safety with grace, humor, and theological precision.
I’ve spoken to junior high and high school students, college audiences, parent groups, men’s retreats, and teacher in-services, inviting each into the beautiful adventure of heroic love.
As a husband and father of four and co-author of nine Catholic textbooks, I bring both expertise and lived experience. I’ve seen great presenters ignite hearts (and poor well-intentioned speakers unintentionally drive people away from the Faith) which is why I left my career as a high school teacher and firefighter-paramedic to devote my life to this mission. This is too important to leave to chance.
If you want truth with compassion and a roadmap your community can trust, let’s partner together.
TESTIMONIALS
What Educators Say
Mariela Trujillo, Associate Director Family Life Office – Archdiocese of Brownsville, Texas
"I highly recommend DJ's presentation. My teenage son and daughter attended his presentation about a month ago and are still commenting about it and sharing with me what they learned. It was fun and very informative at the same time. It has given them more freedom to talk to us about hard topics like pornography, sexuality etc.. It was a blessing for all of us to attend."
Melissa Perry, DRE St. Joes Tiffin, OH
“I’m craving to learn more and share this with my students and teachers. I enjoyed it all & did not want it to end!”
Mike DeWitt, Teacher St. Joseph Academy, Kenosha, WI
“As a 40-year educator that has survived dozens of presentations, THIS WAS THE BEST!”
How it Works:
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initial call
Book a call with us to explore how we might partner with you. Don’t worry—we’re not here to give you a sales pitch. Instead, we’ll simply talk through your goals, see if we’re the right fit, and if not, we’ll gladly point you toward other great options.
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choose the plan
We’ll team up to craft a plan that fits your event perfectly, along with follow-up resources to help your community ensure this message lasts a lifetime.
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change the culture
After the event, the fire doesn’t stop...it grows. With our follow-up resources, everyone in your school or parish will now share a common vocabulary rooted in truth, not the toxic culture.
Kids will be able to immediately recognize the difference between authentic love and its counterfeits. They’ll carry commitment cards to identify their “Great Yes” and draw courage to say “no” when needed.
Parents will walk away with a trusted support group and practical tools to guide their families with confidence.
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The Top 3 Things You MUST Consider Before Booking a Chastity Speaker
Hey event organizer! Make sure you choose a speaker who will make a lasting, positive impact on your audience, while avoiding the red flags that could lead to disappointment or even lasting damage to your students, your community, and your own reputation.
These insights could mean the difference between an event that changes lives and one that falls flat. Give it a read now!