Activity 4: "I'm Sorry" Cards (10 minutes), Session 15: Atonement (Level), in the Toolbox of Faith Program
Materials for Activity
- 8.5 x 11-inch paper and 6 x 8-inch envelopes for all participants
- Markers, decorations (such as toothpicks, ribbon, colored paper, rubber stamps, stickers, glitter, or yarn), and glue sticks
- Optional: A sample card that says, "I'm sorry"
Preparation for Activity
- Optional: Fold a sheet of paper into a sample card including the words, "I'm sorry."
- Set materials at worktables.
Description of Activity
Gather participants at worktables. Invite them to make a card which expresses an apology and a hope for something with which they would like to be back in balance. Ask them to think for a moment about whom they might give or send such a card.
Demonstrate how to fold the sheets of paper into cards that will fit in the envelopes. If you have made a sample card, show it to the group. Encourage participants to create a unique card to say whatever apology and hope they might like to express.
Because of the sensitive nature of apologies, do not force the topic with a child who is uncomfortable. Suggest he/she make another type of card. Tell the children they may use the envelopes to keep their cards private.
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Last updated on Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
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