Session 14: Honor Life Part of Faithful Journeys In This Section Introduction From Faithful Journeys Thank God I have the seeing eye, that is to say, as I lie in bed I can walk step by step on the fells and rough land seeing every stone and flower and... Session-at-a-Glance From Faithful Journeys Activity Minutes Opening 2 Activity 1: Faithful Footprints 5 Activity 2: Move It! Knots 5 Activity 3: Story Basket and Centering 5 Activity 4: Story —... Spiritual Preparation From Faithful Journeys If it would be helpful in creating sacred space, light a candle or chalice. Beatrix Potter had a strong everyday relationship with the natural world. Opening From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers and... Activity 1: Faithful Footprints From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Faithful Journeys Path (Session 1, Leader Resource 2) Cutouts of footprints and (optional) wheelchairs, ... Activity 2: Move It! Knots From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 5 minutes Preparation for Activity Identify an open area with room for all the children to gather and move about a bit. Activity 3: Story Basket and Centering From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A large basket Objects related to the story "Honoring Life: A Story of Beatrix Potter," such as a pictur... Activity 4: Story - Honoring Life: A Story of Beatrix Potter From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Honoring Life: A Story of Beatrix Potter" A chime, rain stick or other calming soun... Activity 5: Ecosystem Guided Meditation From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 8 minutes Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the guided meditation that follows, so that you can read it smoothly. Make... Activity 6: Ecosystem Mural From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Large roll of paper, and tape Pencils, markers, and/or paints, paintbrushes and small cups Optional:... Closing From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Faithful Journeys Path Signpost for Session 14 (Leader Resource 4) and pins, glue stick or tape Copies o... Leader Reflection and Planning From Faithful Journeys Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader while it is fresh.... Faith In Action: Get to Church by People Power Day From Faithful Journeys Materials for Activity Poster board or paper, and markers Light snacks for those arriving to church by "people power" Preparation for Activity Consult y... Alternate Activity 1: Nature Conversation Journal From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 12 minutes Materials for Activity Pencils and small notebooks, or blank paper and clipboards, for all participants Preparation for Activi... Alternate Activity 2: Writing in Code From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Paper and pencils for all participants Newsprint, markers and tape Optional: Faithful Journeys Path and... Taking It Home From Faithful Journeys Thank God I have the seeing eye, that is to say, as I lie in bed I can walk step by step on the fells and rough land seeing every stone and flower and... Honoring Life - A Story of Beatrix Potter From Faithful Journeys You might think that Beatrix Potter was a lonely child. Perhaps you would be right. True, she lived in a large city: London, England.... Leader Resource 1: Picture of Beatrix Potter From Faithful Journeys Cut out to include in the story basket. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 2: Picture of Beatrix Potter 2 From Faithful Journeys Cut out to include in the story basket. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 3: Picture of Beatrix Potter 3 From Faithful Journeys Cut out to include in the story basket. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 4: Signpost for Session 14 From Faithful Journeys Cut out the signpost and attach to the Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From Faithful Journeys Beatrix Potter Biographies of Beatrix Potter include Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature, by Linda Lear (St. Martin's Griffin, 2008) and Beatrix Potter:... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Faithful Journeys NEXT: Introduction Download all of Faithful Journeys (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.