Faith Curricula Library: Tapestry of Faith: Virtue Ethics: An Ethical Development Program for High School Youth

Faith In Action: Cloth Bags

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Part of Virtue Ethics: An Ethical Development Program for High School Youth

Materials for Activity

Plain cloth shopping bags
Fabric paint
Stencils of the congregation’s logo, chalice, or other artwork

Preparation for Activity

You can purchase plain cloth bags from many vendors, including Michael’s craft stores and websites The Cloth Bag Company and EcoBags.

Description of Activity

Youth decorate cloth shopping bags.

Gather as a group and decorate cloth bags with your congregation’s logo, a chalice design, or other artwork. Sell the bags for cost or add an additional amount to raise funds to donate to an environmental organization.