Session 6: Signs of Caring Part of Signs of Our Faith In This Section Introduction From Signs of Our Faith Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of whic... Session-at-a-Glance From Signs of Our Faith Activity Minutes Opening 2 Activity 1: Joys and Concerns 15 Activity 2: Story — This Morning... 20 Activity 3: Candle Decorating 20 Faith in Action:... Spiritual Preparation From Signs of Our Faith Think about your childhood. Can you remember a time when a friend or a family member told you something important that was happening in their life?... Opening From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Centering table A chime or bell Newsprint,... Activity 1: Joys and Concerns From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity LED battery-operated candles, for all participants and co-leaders plus one extra Preparation for Activi... Activity 2: Story - This Morning... From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story, "This Morning... " Leader Resource 1, Illustration - Greeting LED battery-operated... Activity 3: Candle Decorating From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Sheets of beeswax Small cookie cutters Candles, at least one inch in diameter Preparation for Activity... Closing From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 3 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 What went well in this session? What are some lessons to learn for next time? How did the children interact? Was the theme of the lesson communicated... Faith In Action: Celebration Kits From Signs of Our Faith Preparation for Activity Confer with worship leaders and your religious educator to gather suggestions for worship services that are appropriate for giv... Alternate Activity 1: Leadership in Action - Children's Caring Team From Signs of Our Faith Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Name tags, markers, and heart stickers Preparation for Activity Talk to parents about this... Alternate Activity 2: Skits From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 20 minutes Preparation for Activity Identify nearby spaces where casts can rehearse.... Taking It Home: Signs of Caring From Signs of Our Faith Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of whic... This Morning... From Signs of Our Faith At breakfast on Sunday, Kamal's mother reminded him that today it was their turn to be greeters at their congregation.... Leader Resource 1: Illustration - Greeting From Signs of Our Faith Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find out More About Signs of Caring From Signs of Our Faith Generation On, an affiliate of the multi-city Hands On Network, has a Kids Care Club website that lists service projects appropriate for young people to... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Signs of Our Faith NEXT: Introduction Download all of Signs of Our Faith (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.