Session 13: Justice for All

In This Section

• Introduction

  Riches that leave another poor I do not want. — Andre Gide This session teaches children about injustice and inequality in our world, and...
• Session-at-a-Glance

  Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 2 Activity 1: Gems of Goodness 5 Activity 2: Story Basket and Centering 5 Activity 3:...
• Spiritual Preparation

  Read the story, "The Dog and the Heartless King." Take a few moments to consider any or all of these questions: Whom do you most relate to...
• Welcoming and Entering

  Materials for Activity Mosaic gemstones, at least three per participant A colorful cloth A small notebook, approximately two by three...
• Opening

  Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers, and tape...
• Activity 1: Gems Of Goodness

  Materials for Activity Clear glass jar or vase Small notebooks, approximately 2"x 3", for any newcomers Markers and stick-on gems or other...
• Activity 2: Story Basket And Centering

  Materials for Activity A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the story, such as a stuffed dog, preferably one...
• Activity 3: Story - The Dog And The Heartless King

  Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "The Dog and the Heartless King" A chime, a rain stick, or another calming sound instrument...
• Activity 4: Story Integration - Barking Dog Game

  Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Chime, rain stick or other sound instrument (optional) Preparation for Activity Write "...
• Activity 5: Watchdogs For Justice - An Unfair Snack

  Materials for Activity Lots of different snack foods including some plain uninteresting foods as well as some highly appealing foods...
• Activity 6: Processing The Unfair Snack Activity

  Description of Activity It is important that children have an opportunity to talk about their feelings and process the justice issues that...
• Activity 7: Clean-up

  Materials for Activity Plastic tubs or baskets to store markers, pens, stickers and other art materials Waste basket lined with a bag Bag(s...
• Closing

  Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Music and player Optional: Guitar, piano or other instrument Preparation for...
• Leader Reflection and Planning

  Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with any other...
• Faith In Action: Long-term - Living Simply That Others Might Simply Live

  Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape A copy of Leader Resource 1, Living Simply Ceremony Preparation for Activity Discuss...
• Alternate Activity 1: Candles Of Joys And Sorrows

  Materials for Activity Large container, such as ceramic or metal bowl Play sand (can be found at local hardware store) or unscented cat...
• Alternate Activity 2: "Hungry Planet" Picture Book

  Materials for Activity A copy of the book Hungry Planet: What the World Eats by Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio (Ten Speed Press, 2005)...
• Alternate Activity 3: Barking Dog Role Plays

  Materials for Activity A copy of Leader Resource 2, Unfair Scenarios Preparation for Activity Download Leader Resource 2, Unfair Scenarios...
• Taking It Home

  Riches that leave another poor I do not want. — Andre Gide IN TODAY'S SESSION... Today we talked about the importance of fairness and...
• Story 1: The Dog and the Heartless King

  Adapted, with permission, from “The Heartless King,” an Indian folk tale adapted by Sophia Fahs in From Long Ago and Many Lands , second...
• Leader Resource 1: Living Simply Ceremony

  Materials for Activity Medium-sized white or light gray stones, one per participant A large decorative vase or glass bowl A small table or...
• Leader Resource 2: Unfair Scenarios

  Scenario 1 (two, plus watchdog): Person A: You have a really big piece of chocolate cake. It's your favorite desert and you don't want to...
• Find Out More

  Learn about the make-up of our world with this picture book that makes population numbers more concrete and is informative for people of...