Chalice Children

Beautiful orange sunset over a deep blue ocean. — Tapestry is Sunsetting

The UUA is no longer updating Tapestry of Faith programs.

By Katie Covey

Chalice Children delves deep into our Unitarian Universalist faith. It strives not just to teach about our faith, but also to provide experiences around the strength of community, the wonder and awe that transcend everyday understanding, and life issues we all share. Early childhood (the years between ages 2 and 5) is filled with curiosity and wonder. In a group setting, with loving adult guides, young children can engage in spiritual seeking, develop their openness to sharing, and experience the benefit of a supportive community. Their time in Chalice Children can set a pattern for the rest of their lives and bring lasting benefits.

Acknowledgments
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We gratefully acknowledge the following: Welleran Poltarnees and Laughing Elephant Publishing for permission to use the House Blessing in Session 2 Deborah H….
Preface
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The first edition of Chalice Children, published in 1998, was my first UUA curriculum. It was an attempt to make the Sunday morning time for preschoolers relate to Unitarian Universalist identity….
Introduction
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The Program There are no extra pieces in the universe. Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill, and every piece must fit itself into the big jigsaw puzzle. — Deepak Chopra Young families come to Unitarian Universalist congregations to enrich their spiritual lives, to gain resources…
Program Structure
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Each session is built around a predictable structure: Free play, a time invaluable for meeting friends, making individual choices, exploring the environment, sharing time together, and building a sense of belonging and comfort with the group and the meeting room space. Transition to Circle Time,…
Leader Guidelines
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As you adapt sessions to fit your resources and the needs of the group, take care to preserve the intent of a session and its purpose in the overall program. Read each session at least several days before leading it….
Implementation
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Every congregation has its own approach to structuring religious education. You can implement this program with any model your congregation uses….
Before You Start
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Internet access and the availability of a laptop can enrich many of the sessions, which include links to videos, music, and websites. Online resources are supplemental; they are not required for leading any session….
Resources
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Posters, Songs, and Rhymes for Chalice Children Songs, chalice-lighting words, and rhymes are introduced in Session 1 for use throughout the program….
Facilitator Feedback Form
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We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations….
Participant Feedback Form
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We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations. Please forward your feedback to: Resource Development Office Ministries and Faith Development Unitarian Universalist Association 24…
Session 1: Welcome
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Session 2: A Tour of the Inside of Our Congregation
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Session 3: A Tour of the Outside of Our Congregation
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Session 4: Making Chalices
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Session 5: All Around Us
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Session 6: Chalice Necklaces
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Session 7: The Beauty of Nature
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Session 8: Fruit Chalices
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Session 9: Chalice Flannel Board
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Session 10: Helping Others
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Session 11: A Special Jigsaw Puzzle
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Session 12: Family Snack Party
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Session 13: Feeling Sad
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Session 14: Weddings and Other Services of Love and Union
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Session 15: Babies
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Session 16: Special Worship Services
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Session 17: Wondering About Stars
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Session 18: Wondering About the Moon
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Session 19: The Wonder of Weather
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Session 20: Rainbows
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Session 21: Dreams
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Session 22: Imagination
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Session 23: My Shadow
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Session 24: Block Sunday
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Session 25: Teddy Bear Month — Friendship
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Session 26: Teddy Bear Month — Sick!
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Session 27: Teddy Bear Month — Lost!
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Session 28: Teddy Bear Party
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Session 29: Closing Sunday
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Session 30: Halloween
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Session 31: Thanksgiving
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Session 32: How Many Days Until Christmas?
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Session 33: Winter Lights
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Session 34: Valentine's Day
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Session 35: Easter
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Session 36: Earth Day
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Session 37: Mother's/Father's Day
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Handouts in Chalice Children
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Leader Resources in Chalice Children
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