Session 2: We Lead Part of Signs of Our Faith In This Section Introduction From Signs of Our Faith Our leadership is just ourself. — Claudette Colvin, civil rights activist A community is like a ship: everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm. —... Session-at-a-Glance From Signs of Our Faith Activity Minutes Opening 3 Activity 1: Follow the Leader 10 Activity 2: Leadership 15 Activity 3: Story — Belling the Cat 15 Activity 4: Receiving Stole... Spiritual Preparation From Signs of Our Faith Who are the leaders that have helped shape your notions about leadership? Have you intentionally developed some of their characteristics?... Opening From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Centering table A chime or bell Newsprint,... Activity 1: Follow the Leader From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Make sure you have enough space to play. If you wish to play outside and weather is a factor, give... Activity 2: Leadership From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Poster board and glue Preparation for Activity Make a poster of... Activity 3: Story - Belling the Cat From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story, "Belling the Cat" Optional: Props such as paper doll or puppet mice and cat, and a b... Activity 4: Receiving Stoles From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Stoles, one for every participant Arts and crafts materials for children to initial their stoles Chalic... Closing From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Newsprint, markers, and tape... Leader Reflection and Planning From Signs of Our Faith Evaluate the effectiveness of today's activities, especially the conversation on leadership and the stole activity.... Faith In Action: Sharing Leadership From Signs of Our Faith Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape A roster of the group participants Optional: Poster board and markers Optional: Stickers Preparation... Alternate Activity 1: Leadership in Action - Appreciating Congregational Leaders From Signs of Our Faith Description of Activity Children show congregational leaders their appreciation. Leadership in Action activities invite children to take the lead in an... Alternate Activity 2: Leadership in Action - Leadership Skit From Signs of Our Faith Materials for Activity Copy of the story, "Belling the Cat" Costumes and props Preparation for Activity Print the story "Belling the Cat." Make the copi... Alternate Activity 3: Game - Belling the Cat From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Chairs A small bell Preparation for Activity Arrange the meeting space as described below, making sure ... Taking It Home: We Lead From Signs of Our Faith Our leadership is just ourself. — Claudette Colvin, civil rights activist A community is like a ship: everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm. —... Belling the Cat From Tapestry of Faith Adapted from an Aesop fable. OPTION 1 — Story Once there was a family of mice living on a farm. They had a pleasant life and all the food they could eat. Find Out More From Signs of Our Faith On the Buzzle website, read an article by management guru Peter Drucker on http://www.buzzle.com/articles/qualities-of-leadership-in-children.html… of... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Signs of Our Faith NEXT: Introduction Download all of Signs of Our Faith (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.