The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. — Mahatma Gandhi

This workshop focuses on forgiveness, of both others and oneself. A story demonstrates how forgiveness helps the individual who does the forgiving, at least as much as it helps the forgiven.

Goals

This workshop will:

• Examine the meaning of forgiveness
• Provide examples of situations where forgiveness is called for
• Guide youth to identify themselves as forgiving people.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

• Explore the meaning of “forgiveness”
• Discuss a dilemma that calls for forgiveness
• Examine their own history of forgiveness and commit to the future practice of forgiveness in their lives.