Session 2: Symbols of Faith Part of Creating Home In This Section Introduction From Creating Home We see in the world around us many symbols that teach us the meaning of life. You could notice if you wanted to, but you are usually too busy.... Session-at-a-Glance From Creating Home ACTIVITY MINUTES Opening 10 Activity 1: Story — Flame of Learning, Chalice of Love 5 Activity 2: Connecting Circles 10 Activity 3: Spirit of Life Wrist... Spiritual Preparation From Creating Home Sit or stand and close your eyes. Holding the chalice, explore it with your hands. Touch the base. Feel the curve of the bowl.... Opening From Creating Home Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Labyrinth Basket of n... Activity 1: Story - Flame Of Learning, Chalice Of Love From Creating Home Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Flame of Learning, Chalice of Love" A copy of Leader Resource 1, Unitarian Service... Activity 2: Connecting Circles From Creating Home Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity... Activity 3: "Spirit Of Life" Wrist Scarf Dance From Creating Home Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Colorful, flowing scarves, for all participants Ponytail holders to secure scarves to participants' wri... Activity 4: Our Own Faith Symbols From Creating Home Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Handout 1, My Faith Symbol for all participants An assortment of shapes, cut out from Leader... Activity 5: Circle Round the Chalice From Creating Home Activity time: 5 minutes Preparation for Activity Make sure you know the tune for either: "London Bridge Is Falling Down" or "Go Round and Round the... Closing From Creating Home Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Labyrinth, with... Leader Reflection and Planning From Creating Home When you prepared yourself spiritually for this session you asked yourself several questions about the children in the group. Think now about what you... Faith In Action: Refugees' New Homes - Long-Term From Creating Home Activity time: 45 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Contact a refugee aid association for a list of... Faith In Action: Homeless People’s Needs - Short-Term From Creating Home Activity time: 45 minutes Materials for Activity Personal care items donated for homeless people Locking plastic bags Preparation for Activity Contact a... Alternate Activity 1: Wax-resistant Chalice Painting From Creating Home Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice ArtAn assortment of color, wax crayons for participants to share Blue, water-based paint for... Alternate Activity 2: Stained Glass Chalice From Creating Home Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity White glue Water Colored tissue paper Disposable paintbrushes for participants to share 18" pipe cleane... Alternate Activity 3: Circle Connect Us From Creating Home Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Colored paper, cut into strips Tape or glue for fastening each strip into a closed ring Scissors, if... Taking It Home: Symbols of Faith From Creating Home We see in the world around us many symbols that teach us the meaning of life. You could notice if you wanted to, but you are usually too busy.... Circles of Light From Creating Home Janeen K. Grohsmeyer, adapted from the story, “Circles of Light: The Flaming Chalice." In the dark nights and the darker days of World War II, guns... Flame of Learning, Chalice of Love Janeen K Grohsmeyer From Creating Home (Light a chalice, if there isn't already one lit, and have some matches at hand.) Have you ever watched a candle burn?... Handout 1: My Faith Symbol From Creating Home Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 1: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Chalice From Creating Home Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 2: Faith Symbol Shapes From Creating Home Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 3: Unitarian Universalist Principles in Children's Language From Creating Home Unitarian Universalist Principles in Children’s Language Use these versions of the Principles to guide a discussion about faith as children prepare to... Leader Resource 4: Scarf Request From Creating Home Dear Parents, When Creating Home meets on [insert day, date], the children will learn the song “Spirit of Life,” Hymn 123 in Singing the Living... Find Out More From Creating Home The Flaming Chalice For a more detailed account of the Unitarian Service Committee's creation of the flaming chalice symbol during World War II, read th... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Creating Home NEXT: Introduction Download all of Creating Home (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.