Workshop 4: Dignity Part of Principled Commitment In This Section Introduction From Principled Commitment Love, the fruit of honoring, is reached through the continuing courage to leap into one another's arms. It feels risky to do this at times — in new... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Principled Commitment Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering Opening 10 Activity 1: Check-in 10 Activity 2: Defining Dignity 10 Activity 3: Treat Me with Dignity 30 Activity... Spiritual Preparation From Principled Commitment Before leading this workshop, set aside some time for personal reflection or journal writing.... Welcoming and Entering From Principled Commitment Materials for Activity Name tags Markers Sign-in sheet Pen or pencil An agenda of this workshop's activities on newsprint or a digital slide (see... Opening From Principled Commitment Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle Matches or ligh... Activity 1: Check-in From Principled Commitment Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Invite participants to take turns briefly sharing insights they have had since the previous workshop o... Activity 2: Defining Dignity From Principled Commitment Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint Markers Easel Low-stick masking tape Description of Activity Ask participants to recall the... Activity 3: Treat Me With Dignity From Principled Commitment Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint Markers Easel Newsprint sheet with prepared questions (see Preparation) Low-stick masking tap... Activity 4: Rights In Relationship From Principled Commitment Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Writing paper (at least one sheet per couple) Pens or pencils Tables or hard surfaces for writing... Activity 5: Helping Your Relationship Age With Dignity From Principled Commitment Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Newsprint, easel, and markers Description of Activity Introduce the activity with these or... Closing From Principled Commitment Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of customized Taking It Home handout (see Preparation) Preparation for Activity Review the Takin... Leader Reflection and Planning From Principled Commitment With your co-leader, take some time after the workshop to evaluate the session and plan for future sessions. Consider these questions: What parts of the... Alternate Activity 1: Faith In Action - Service Project Update From Principled Commitment Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity The task list generated in Workshop 3's Faith in Action activity Preparation for Activity This activity... Alternate Activity 2: Skills For Communicating Dignity - Empathy From Principled Commitment Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2: Empathy Role-Play Preparation for Activity Review Leader Resource 2, Empathy Role-Play. Alternate Activity 3: Skills For Communicating Dignity - Respect From Principled Commitment Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint Markers Easel Description of Activity Introduce the activity with these or similar words: The... Alternate Activity 4: Skills For Communicating Dignity - Managing Expectations From Principled Commitment Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint Markers Easel Writing paper Pens or pencils Tables or hard surfaces for writing Preparation f... Taking It Home: Dignity From Principled Commitment Affection Connection — Dignity Extend your exploration of dignity by trying this activity on your own. Seeing the Sacred in Each Other Centering deeply... Leader Resource 1: Order of Service - Dignity From Principled Commitment Follow this Order of Service for the opening of Workshop 4, Dignity. Welcome Chalice Lighting Principle Guided Meditation Reading Welcome Welcome... Leader Resource 2: Empathy Role-Play From Principled Commitment Perform the skit twice. The first time, partner B will read only his/her dialogue, omitting the words in parentheses.... Find Out More From Principled Commitment Lawrence-Lightfoot, Sara. Respect: An Exploration. Perseus Books, 1999. PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Principled Commitment NEXT: Introduction Download all of Principled Commitment (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.