Session 2: Love Surrounds Us Sharing Part of Love Surrounds Us In This Section Introduction From Love Surrounds Us I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.... Session-at-a-Glance From Love Surrounds Us Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: Story — Jesus Teaches the Beatitudes 15 Activity 2: Love Surrounds Us Circle Game 15... Spiritual Preparation From Love Surrounds Us Most of us have been hurt by the words or actions of others. This can happen in any of our beloved communities. Close your eyes and breathe deeply.... Welcoming and Entering From Love Surrounds Us Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Red construction paper, five large sheets Permanent marker L... Opening for Session 2 From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Chalice, candle, and lighter or... Activity 1: Story, Jesus Teaches the Beatitudes From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Jesus Teaches the Beatitudes" A copy of a Bible, New Revised Standard Version or... Activity 2: Love Surrounds Us Circle Game From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 15 minutes Preparation for Activity Identify a large, open, indoor or outdoor space to use for this activity. Read the Description of... Activity 3: Respectful Role Playing From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Respectful Role Playing Cards Preparation for Activity Make two copies of Leader... Closing From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 5 minutes Description of Activity Invite everyone to gather in a circle and hold hands. Leader Reflection and Planning From Love Surrounds Us Children understand respect by feeling respected. Think through your time together. Were there times when respectful words or actions were not used? How... Faith In Action: Respectful Words and Hands Posters From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity 11x17-inch drawing paper Poster captions on card stock or sticker paper A variety of crayons and/or col... Alternate Activity 1: Heart Ribbon Magnet From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Magnets Flat magnets at least 1x2 inches Felt, in at least two colors Craft glue Seven rolls of 1/8-inc... Alternate Activity 2: All People Are Special From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Magazines to cut up that include photos of individuals who are not well known Corrugated cardboard Wood... Taking It Home: Love Surrounds Us Sharing From Love Surrounds Us I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.... Jesus Teaches the Beatitudes From Love Surrounds Us An adaptation of Matthew 5:1-11, Christian scripture. Jesus was a teacher.... Leader Resource 1: Respectful Role Playing Cards From Love Surrounds Us - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You are building with blocks.... Find Out More From Love Surrounds Us The Beatitudes The text of Matthew 5: 1-11 in the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible reads: When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; a... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Love Surrounds Us NEXT: Introduction Download all of Love Surrounds Us (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.