Session 3: Welcoming Superman Part of Faithful Journeys In This Section Introduction From Faithful Journeys One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion. — Simone de Beauvoir, 20th-century French author A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. Session-at-a-Glance From Faithful Journeys Activity Minutes Opening 2 Activity 1: Faithful Footprints 5 Activity 2: Move It! Another Way Relay 7 Activity 3: Story Basket and Centering 5 Activity 4: Story — A Different Kind of Superhero: Christopher Reeve 8 Activity 5: Guided Meditation and Shared Reflection 6 Activity 6: Accessibility... Spiritual Preparation From Faithful Journeys If it would be helpful in creating sacred space, light a candle or chalice. Read through the story "A Different Kind of Superhero: Christopher Reeve," and familiarize yourself with its language and content.... 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 tape Posters of the Unitarian Universalist Principles in both adult and children's language, or copies of Session 1, Handout 1 for all participa... A Different Kind Of Superhero Christopher Reeve From Faithful Journeys It was a hot, muggy morning. Christopher was not sure he really wanted to be out riding in a competition. His thoroughbred horse, Eastern Express, seemed a bit off, as if maybe he would rather be grazing in the field than doing the demanding work of running and jumping with a big, muscular man on... 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) wheelchair tracks, at least one for each participant, in a variety of colors (Session 1, Leader Resources 3 and 4) Markers Push pins, glue stick or tape... Activity 2: Move It! Another Way Relay From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Slips of paper containing instructions, one for each team (Leader Resource 1) Masking tape Objects you choose to use in the activity, such as a scarf (Leader Resource 1) Preparation for Activity Adapt Leader Resource 1 to provide brief instructions ... Activity 3: Story Basket and Centering From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A large basket Objects related to the story "A Different Kind of Superhero: Christopher Reeve," such as such as a Superman figure or comic book, a small model horse with English-style rider, or a picture of Christopher Reeve as Superman and a pictur... Activity 4: Story - A Different Kind of Superhero - Christopher Reeve From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "A Different Kind of Superhero: Christopher Reeve" A chime, rain stick, or other calming sound instrument Optional: Fidget object basket (Session 2, Leader Resource 2) Preparation for Activity Read the story a few times. Consider... Activity 5: Guided Meditation and Shared Reflection From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 6 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Leader Resource 2, Guided Meditation Chime, bell, or rain stick Preparation for Activity Print out and familiarize yourself with the guided meditation so you can read it smoothly, with appropriate pauses for children to reflect.... Activity 6: Accessibility Audit From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity A wheelchair or stroller Pads of sticky notes in two colors, preferably red (stop) and green (go), small notebooks, and pencils or pens Optional: Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Check with others who use different parts of you... Closing From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Faithful Journeys Path Signpost for Session 3 (Leader Resource 3) and pins, glue stick or tape Copies of Session 1, Leader Resource 8, UU Principles Song, for all participants Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Print out... Leader Reflection and Planning From Faithful Journeys Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with any other team co-leaders and your director of religious education. You might find it helpful to consider these questions: Which activities worked well?... Faith In Action: Report On Accessibility Audit From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Pen and paper or laptop computer Preparation for Activity Complete the accessibility audit (Activity 6). Description of Activity An accessibility audit will be truly useful and compelling to participants if the audit results are shared with... Alternate Activity 1: Design a Superhero From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Paper and markers or crayons Optional: Comic books featuring superheroes Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with a variety of comic book superheroes and their superpowers. Be sure to learn about some who are female and/or people of color. Taking It Home From Faithful Journeys One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion. — Simone de Beauvoir, 20th-century French author A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. Leader Resource 1: Another Way Relay From Faithful Journeys To conduct the Another Way Relay, form teams of three. The "ones" must cross the room without using their feet, pick up a slip of paper with one of the instructions on it without using their hands, and return to their group without using their feet. The "twos" then take the slip of paper from the... Leader Resource 2: Guided Meditation From Faithful Journeys Use a chime, bell or rain stick to begin and end this meditation. Tighten your toes, and then relax them. Let your feet become still and quiet. Tighten your leg muscles, and then relax them. Let your legs become still and quiet. Tighten your tummy muscles, and then relax them.... Leader Resource 3: Signpost for Session 3 From Faithful Journeys Cut out the signpost. During your closing circle, show it to the children and attach it to your Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From Faithful Journeys Teaching Children about Disability In the picture book, Dewey Doo-It Helps Owlie Fly Again by Brahm Wenger, Alan Green, and Jean Gillmore (The Helpful Doo-its Project, 2005), a group of animal friends devise some news ways to fly for a friend who can no longer use his wings. Find a list of... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Faithful Journeys NEXT: Introduction Download all of Faithful Journeys (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.