Session 8: Memorial Rituals Part of Signs of Our Faith In This Section Introduction From Signs of Our Faith I would like to believe when I die that I have given myself away like a tree that sows seed every spring and never counts the loss, because it is not lo... Session-at-a-Glance From Signs of Our Faith Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: The Story of Easter 10 Activity 2: Ritual Matching Game 15 Activity 3: Second Emblem 10 Activity 4: Remembering O... Spiritual Preparation From Signs of Our Faith Take a moment to recall memorial rituals you have attended or planned. Think about why you felt it was important to participate in a funeral and/or... Opening From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Centering table A chime or bell Newsprint,... Activity 1: The Story of Easter From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of "The Story of Easter" Optional: Fidget basket (see Session 1, Leader Resource 2, Fidget Objects... Activity 2: Ritual Matching Game From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Ritual Matching Game Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Print Lea... Activity 3: Second Emblem From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Stoles Craft materials Optional: Leader Resource 3, Second Emblem Preparation for Activity Print copies... Activity 4: Remembering Our Loved Ones From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Memorial Ritual - Letter to Parents A table for a memorial altar, an attractive clot... Closing From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Newsprint, markers, and tape... Leader Reflection and Planning From Signs of Our Faith What went well in this session? What have you learned that you can apply in the future? How did the children interact? Did everyone in the group display... Faith In Action: Memorial Photo Frames From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Wood frames, plain with wide border for decorating Newsprint, markers, and tape Newspaper to cover work... Alternate Activity 1: Leadership in Action - Memorial Garden From Signs of Our Faith Materials for Activity Hardy flowers and/or plants in pots Garden tools (ask congregants to borrow planting supplies). Construction paper Markers and... Taking It Home: Memorial Rituals From Signs of Our Faith I would like to believe when I die that I have given myself away like a tree that sows seed every spring and never counts the loss, because it is not lo... The Story of Easter Sophia Lyon Fahs From Signs of Our Faith Adapted from Jesus, The Carpenter's Son (Boston: Beacon Press, 1945). Jesus was a great teacher long, long ago who preached God's love.... Handout 1: How Do We Remember From Signs of Our Faith A Unitarian Universalist memorial service might include: Saying opening words Lighting candles Sharing a moment of silence Sharing memories of the loved... Leader Resource 1: Ritual Matching Game From Signs of Our Faith Muslim Loved ones observe a three-day mourning period. Body is buried within 24 hours and with only a white sheet.... Leader Resource 2: Memorial Ritual - Letter to Parents From Signs of Our Faith Dear Parents, When we meet on [DATE], the Signs of Our Faith group will talk about Unitarian Universalist memorial rituals and enact a ritual together.... Leader Resource 3: Second Emblem From Signs of Our Faith Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From Signs of Our Faith Bereaved Children and Teens: A Support Guide for Parents and Professionals, by Earl A. Grollman (Boston: Beacon Press, 1996), compiles the wisdom of 14... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Signs of Our Faith NEXT: Introduction Download all of Signs of Our Faith (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.