If it would be helpful in creating sacred space, light a candle or chalice. Consider times when you have spoken up for what you believed was right, in a personal or political setting. Why did you speak out? What did it cost you? What did you gain?

Have there been occasions when you wanted to speak out, but did not? What stopped you?

Think about how your own experiences can help you empower the children to recognize and claim, in faith, their right and responsibility to speak out.