Faith Curricula Library: Tapestry of Faith: Heeding the Call: A Program on Justicemaking for Junior High School Youth

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Part of Heeding the Call, Jr. High Ages 12-15: Qualities Of A Justice Maker

Activity time: 5 minutes

Materials for Activity

  • Copies of Taking It Home for all participants

Description of Activity

Invite youth to stand in a circle and name someone they think has acted with courage. Thank first-time participants for their contributions to the group. Pass out copies of Taking It Home. End the workshop with these words:

President Eisenhower said, “Though force can protect in an emergency, only justice, fairness, consideration, and cooperation can finally lead (people)] to the dawn of eternal peace.”

May our lives bring more cooperation into a world sorely in need of justice.