Dilemma 1 Alex is spreading rumors about you. You would LOVE to start rumors about Alex, but you know that is wrong. Besides, it would not really fix anything. C.J., the popular youth at school that just stopped dating popular Alex, starts spreading rumors about Alex. Alex approaches you after...

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1. Create a list of doorways: Actions or thoughts that help you to forgive others and yourself. 2. Create a list of road blocks: Actions or thoughts that hinder you in forgiving others or yourself. 3. Create your maze. 4. How many doorways are on your list? That is how many openings you should...

This is the story of Azim Khamisa. His decision to forgive deeds many would consider unforgiveable has inspired and transformed people all over the world. Azim, an international investment banker, lived in San Diego, with his two children, a son, Tariq, and a daughter, Tasreen. One night in 1995,...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "How Coyote Lost His Song, Music, and Dance" Optional: Costumes and props Preparation for Activity Print the story "How Coyote Lost His Song, Music, and Dance" and copy for all who will need to use it as a script....

Materials for Activity "Bicycle Rack" newsprint sheet from Opening Description of Activity Youth discuss ethical challenges they have faced. If someone shared an experience in check-in or during any workshop activities that the group would like to explore further, do so now. This could be...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Participants' journals, and writing instruments Participants' clipboards with anklets (Workshop 1, Activity 3, Practice) Beads, and waterproof markers and/or other decorations Extra clipboards and string/hemp, and scissors Preparation for Activity ...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Forgiveness Dilemmas Preparation for Activity Print the Leader Resource for yourself and volunteer readers. Description of Activity Youth discuss scenarios involving ethical dilemmas. Seek a volunteer to read each of the two...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Handouts 1-2, Maze Pencils and erasers Highlighters or erasable color pencils Preparation for Activity Read the instructions on Handout 1 carefully. Make a sample maze to show the youth. Copy Handouts 1-2, Maze, for all participants. Description of...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Post two sheets of newsprint, one labeled "Forgiveness: Up Side," the other labeled "Forgiveness: Down Side." Post a third sheet, headed "Does forgiveness mean......

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "A Path to Forgiveness" Preparation for Activity Read the story so you can present it effectively. Optional: Copy the story for all participants. Description of Activity The group hears and discusses a true story about forgiveness. Introduce...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Preparation for Activity Adapt the Taking It Home section and copy for all participants....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Group covenant (Workshop 1) Optional: Bicycle Rack newsprint sheet (Workshop 1) Optional: Alternate Activity 1, Real Life Challenges Preparation for Activity R...

Dilemma 1 Eboo Patel, founder of the Interfaith Youth Core, tells a story about a time he wishes he had acted with more courage. In high school, his friend, who was Jewish, suffered a period of persecution. Bullies drew swastikas around the school and verbally harassed the friend and other Jewish...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Sticky notes (all one color) and pens/pencils Preparation for Activity Tape two sheets of newsprint together the long way, to make a banner. Across the middle, write: “I wish I had the courage to…” Post the banner...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Participants’ journals, and writing instruments Participants’ clipboards with anklets (Workshop 1, Activity 3, Practice) Beads, and waterproof markers and/or other decorations Extra clipboards and string/hemp, and...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Courage Dilemmas Preparation for Activity Adapt the Leader Resource to include the dilemmas you plan to use in this activity. Make copies-for yourself, (optional) for volunteer role-players, and, if you wish, for all participants.

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Songs about courage, and music player(s) Optional: A computer with Internet access Preparation for Activity Obtain recordings of songs that inspire bravery and courage, and appropriate music players....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Story, “The Farmer on the Hill” Preparation for Activity Read the story so you can present it effectively. Optional: Copy the story for all participants. Description of Activity Say this story is a wisdom tale about courage, from Japan. Tell or...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Post two sheets of newsprint, one labeled “Courage: Up Side,” the other labeled “Courage: Down Side.” Description of Activity Participants identify positive and negative aspects of the...