Before leading Activity 3, write descriptions of these five modes, or purposes, of spiritual expression on newsprint. Post the newsprint for participants to use as a reference during the activity. You may want to use five separate sheets of newsprint to make sure your printing will be large enough for all to read.

Praise:

Recognizing, honoring, and celebrating

Gratitude:

Expressing thanks

Awareness:

Cultivating mindfulness, empathy, and perspective

Intention:

Naming how you would like to be and what spirit you would like to bring

Petition:

Stating or asking for what you would like to happen