Workshop 1: Treasure Everywhere

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Part of Building Bridges, Grades 8-9: A World Religions Program

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Introduction
From Building Bridges

Why not let people differ about their answers to the great mysteries of the Universe? Let each seek one’s own way to the highest, to one’s own sense of supreme loyalty in life, one’s ideal of life. Let each philosophy, each world-view bring forth its truth and beauty to a larger perspective, that…
Spiritual Preparation
From Building Bridges

This program helps youth develop keen, compassionate discernment about benefits faiths may offer, and why people follow them. Before this first workshop, assess your open-mindedness to the world’s variety of faiths. Acknowledge ways leading this program may be a growth experience for you, too….
Welcoming and Entering
From Building Bridges

Materials for Activity Name tags Newsprint, markers, and tape Color markers and materials to decorate name tags (e.g., feathers, glitter pens, stickers, tape, and glue) Preparation for Activity Using the newsprint, make a sign: “Make a name tag! Decorate it….
Opening
From Building Bridges

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, chalice cloth, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Blank name tags and bold markers Optional: Name tags participants made in Welcoming and Entering Optional: Music, and music player Preparation for Activity Create a worship or…
Activity 1: Story - The Dream
From Building Bridges

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Story, “The Dream” Preparation for Activity Read the story “The Dream” so you will be comfortable presenting it. Description of Activity Youth hear and discuss a story about finding treasure at home. Read or tell the story. Process it with these…
Activity 2: What Is Religion For?
From Building Bridges

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write “What is religion for?” as the heading on a sheet of newsprint, and post. Post a sheet of blank newsprint below the first sheet to extend your note-taking space….
Activity 3: What Do You Know?
From Building Bridges

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Handout 1, Religious Literacy Quiz Leader Resource 1, Answers to Quiz Pens or pencils Preparation for Activity Copy the handout for all participants. Read the answers so you will be prepared to lead the activity….
Activity 4: Time Line
From Building Bridges

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Religions Time Line Globe or world map Tape, thumbtacks or other approved material to affix time line and map to wall/surface Preparation for Activity Prepare the time line you will use throughout the program (see Program Introduction, Materials). I…
Closing
From Building Bridges

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Large sheet of poster board, and color markers Taking It Home handout Preparation for Activity Download, adapt, and copy Taking It Home. Create a poster with the closing words (see…
Leader Reflection and Planning
From Building Bridges

This is your first workshop. Discuss anything that did not go according to plan. Will you need to modify activities or adjust times because the group is very small or very large? Did youth take turns talking? Was everyone engaged? Have you established communication with parents and families? Have…
Faith In Action: Appreciate the Faith Around You
From Building Bridges

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Pads of sticky notes and pens/pencils Poster board Description of Activity Participants observe the diversity of religious symbols and imagery in their congregation. Say, in your own words: We are surrounded by people of faith and Unitarian…
Alternate Activity 1: Date That Faith
From Building Bridges

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Chart of Religions Wide masking tape and a marker Preparation for Activity Make two copies of Leader Resource 2, Chart of Religions. Set aside one copy (your answer key)….
Alternate Activity 2: BeliefNet.com
From Building Bridges

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Computer with Internet access Preparation for Activity You will need at least one computer for this activity; more would be better. Test Internet access and locate the Belie… questionnaire online. Description of Activity Youth use an online survey…
Taking It Home: Treasure Everywhere
From Building Bridges

Why not let people differ about their answers to the great mysteries of the Universe? Let each seek one’s own way to the highest, to one’s own sense of supreme loyalty in life, one’s ideal of life. Let each philosophy, each world-view bring forth its truth and beauty to a larger perspective, that…
The Dream
From Building Bridges

Based on a European Jewish folk tale.Once there was a woman who lived in a simple village. She had a simple life, with few needs. One night, she had a dream. She dreamed a treasure was buried under a bridge far away, in the capital city. The dream did not feel like a dream at all….
Handout 1: Religious Literacy Quiz
From Building Bridges

1. Which is the third largest religion (in number of adherents) in the world? a. Atheism/Agnosticism b. Judaism c. Hinduism d. Buddhism 2. True or False: Unitarian Universalism resulted from the merger of two religions—Unitarianism and Universalism—that were each more than 200 years old. 3.
Leader Resource 1: Answers to Quiz
From Building Bridges

1. Which is the third largest religion (in number of adherents) in the world? a. Atheism/Agnosticism 2. True. Unitarian Universalism resulted from the merger of two religions—Unitarianism and Universalism—that were each more than 200 years old. 3. Abraham is considered the founder of which…
Leader Resource 2: Chart of Religions
From Building Bridges

Data is from a now-defunct website (adherents.com) compiled and managed by Preston Hunter; updated 2007.
Find Out More
From Building Bridges

Quiz to Enjoy Stephen Prothero’s best-selling book, Religious Literacy (New York: HarperCollins, 2007), contains a religious literacy quiz. Talking about World Religions with Youth The Center for Youth Studies’ World Religion pages offer information and critical thinking guidance, geared toward…

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