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Bereaved Children and Teens: A Support Guide for Parents and Professionals, by Earl A. Grollman (Boston: Beacon Press, 1996), compiles the wisdom of 14 experts in a comprehensive guide to helping children and adolescents cope with the emotional, religious, social, and physical consequences of a...July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith -
What went well in this session? What have you learned that you can apply in the future? How did the children interact? Did everyone in the group display compassion, caring, and awareness of the sensitivity of this topic?...July 9, 2013 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Take a moment to recall memorial rituals you have attended or planned. Think about why you felt it was important to participate in a funeral and/or memorial service. Did you find comfort in sharing the ritual with others?...July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Wood frames, plain with wide border for decorating Newsprint, markers, and tape Newspaper to cover work tables Acrylic paint (various colors), paintbrushes, and bowls of water Permanent markers Smocks or large tee shirts to protect clothing Optiona...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Centering table A chime or bell Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Cloth for centering table Optional: Stoles, including extras for visitors Preparation for Activity Prepare to lead the...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: The Story of Easter 10 Activity 2: Ritual Matching Game 15 Activity 3: Second Emblem 10 Activity 4: Remembering Our Loved Ones 15 Faith in Action: Memorial Photo Frames 25 Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Leadership in Action — Memorial Garden...July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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I would like to believe when I die that I have given myself away like a tree that sows seed every spring and never counts the loss, because it is not loss, it is adding to the future life. It is the tree's way of being. Strongly rooted perhaps, but spilling out its treasure on the wind. — May...July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Jesus had not been speaking long—at least so it had seemed with all who were there, yet the day was now almost wholly spent. As the afternoon shadows crept over the hillside the air had begun to chill....Story | By Sophia Lyon Fahs | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: Communion (Christian), Food, Generosity, Unitarian Universalism
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Mark 6: 34-44 from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things. When it grew late, his disciples came to him and said, "This is a...Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: Christianity, Communion (Christian), Food, Unitarian Universalism
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Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Art materials Preparation for Activity Find out what other groups share the meeting space and how to contact leaders of this group or groups. Have a few ideas for decorating the common space that you can suggest to the other groups' leaders. For...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Preparation for Activity Consult with congregational leaders to schedule a Game Day and share logistics planning. Description of Activity Children share games with the congregation. Has your congregation ever designated a Sunday morning as Game Day?...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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What went well in this session? What have you learned that can help you plan and lead next time? Do participants appear to understand how symbols, signs, and rituals represent abstract ideas? If not, how can you be more explicit in future sessions? Did co-leaders allow adequate time for your own...July 9, 2013 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Centering table A chime or bell Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Cloth for centering table Preparation for Activity Prepare to lead the Opening described below: Set a chalice table wit...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Generation after generation, adults make commitments to help shape the characters of young people. What a gift to the world! As a leader of this program, you share of yourself with children in your congregation. What does this sharing mean to you? Why do you share yourself in this way? Who were...July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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At breakfast on Sunday, Kamal's mother reminded him that today it was their turn to be greeters at their congregation. Normally, Kamal loved greeting all the members and visitors who entered the building at his Unitarian Universalist congregation....Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Caring, Community, Identity, Stewardship, Unitarian Universalism
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Activity time: 20 minutes Preparation for Activity Identify nearby spaces where casts can rehearse. Optional: If the congregation has a costume and/or prop box, secure it for this session. Description of Activity Participants perform skits of caring....Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Name tags, markers, and heart stickers Preparation for Activity Talk to parents about this idea first. You will need their support. Prepare a list of adults who might want to help....Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Sheets of beeswax Small cookie cutters Candles, at least one inch in diameter Preparation for Activity Arrange with the worship committee, minister, and/or religious educator for the children to decorate candles for congregational use during a Shar...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Preparation for Activity Confer with worship leaders and your religious educator to gather suggestions for worship services that are appropriate for giving individuals a kit. Choose one or two simple craft activities for children to make items for kits, and obtain materials. Purchase additional...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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What went well in this session? What are some lessons to learn for next time? How did the children interact? Was the theme of the lesson communicated clearly? Remember always to spend time with your co-leader reviewing future sessions for activities needing long-term planning.July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith