Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Two dice (extra large, if possible) of different colors Ethics Play role nametags Ethics Play Scenarios (Session 1, Leader Resources 2-7)....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story 1, "Two Monks" Preparation for Activity Read the story. Photocopy Story 1, "Two Monks," one for each participant. Description of Activity Participants consider what happens when two rules conflict with each other....

Activity time: 17 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Inexpensive wooden rulers for each participant Permanent fine-point markers or other instruments for writing on the rulers Preparation for Activity Decide on your approach to the activity and adjust the session if your...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of art that depicts Moses and the Ten Commandments Picture of Earth viewed from space Copy of other art that feels spiritual Preparation for Activity Locate and copy art of Moses and the Ten Commandments, a satellite- or astronaut-view of Eart...

Art Unframed shows great works of art, including http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Moses-Holding-the-Ten-Commandments-Poster… with the Ten Commandments by Phillipe de Champaigne; http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/NYG/30956~El-Vendedor-de-A… Vendedor De Alcatraces (Seller of Alcatraces) by...

Meet with your co-leaders after the session to reflect on how it went. How was your mix of discussion and action? Have you successfully found ways to involve all youth fully in your sessions despite any limitations they might have? Have youth accepted and become engaged with Faith in Action? Is...

Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Taking It Home Preparation for Activity Create a handout from Taking It Home that is specific to the activities used in this session. Description of Activity Briefly summarize what you have done in this session. Hand out any Taking It Home...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Poster board and washable markers Or Letter-writing supplies: paper, pens, envelopes, and stamps Names and addresses of state or national legislators Preparation for Activity Decide on your approach to this activity. If you choose the specific-rule...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Conundrum Corner poster/banner A ruler Chalice and matches Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Optional: Recording of "Amazing Grace" and music player Optional: Nametags and markers Optional: Decorative cloth for Conundrum Corner Preparation for...

In the days before you present this session, explore the role of art in your own spiritual life. Is it deeply meaningful to you? Examine the visual art in your home and workplace. Did you choose art to decorate your space? Do you feel a spiritual connection with any of the art?...

Rules are not necessarily sacred, principles are. — Franklin D. Roosevelt Session 11 explores the role of rules in people's lives, sixth-graders' as well as others. The session is the third of four sessions based on the theme of spiritual development. At first glance, rules seem a simple matter.

Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

Copy this page. Cut apart the different skits and assign them to groups. Knowledge Skit Your job as a small group is to create a skit that shows how new knowledge can change a right into a wrong or a wrong into a right....

Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Ask members of your group to swap stories of times they thought they were doing something right and it turned out wrong and times they thought they were doing something wrong and it turned out right. Lead the way with a story of your own. Model...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Two dice (extra large, if possible) of different colors Ethics Play role name tags Ethics Play Scenarios (Session 1, Leader Resources 2-7). Optional: Masks, costumes, and wigs for roles Preparation for Activity If you are or your group is new to...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity White art paper, at least one sheet for each youth Oil pastels, such as CrayPas Cleanup supplies Music player and recorded background music Optional: Tacks, painter's tape, or other supplies needed to display completed artwork Preparation for Activ...

Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Music player Recording of a meditative chant such as "om." One such recording is Om Namaha Shivaya by Robert Gass and On Wings of Song. (See Find Out More.) Optional: Pillows to sit on Preparation for Activity Consider sharing your own meditative...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity A divided copy or copies of Leader Resource 1, Right and Wrong Skits Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Identify spaces where small groups of youth can meet to plan skits....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Story 1, "The Brothers" Preparation for Activity Read the story. Photocopy Story 1, "The Brothers," one for each participant. Description of Activity Participants hear and discuss a story about change....