Session 7: Seeing Others with Awe Part of Moral Tales In This Section Introduction From Moral Tales To enter into the presence of another human being ... is to enter into the presence of God in a new and different way. — Stephen L. Carter Drawing upon... Session-at-a-Glance From Moral Tales Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 2 Activity 1: Gems of Goodness 5 Activity 2: Welcome Game — Find a Friend 10 Activity 3: Story Basket... Spiritual Preparation From Moral Tales Read the story, "A Messiah Is Among You," a few times. Spend a few minutes thinking about the group, imagining each child as a potential messiah.... Welcoming and Entering From Moral Tales Materials for Activity Mosaic gemstones, at least three per participant A colorful cloth A small notebook, approximately two by three inches, and a mark... Opening From Moral Tales Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers, an... Activity 1: Gems Of Goodness From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Clear glass jar or vase Small notebooks, approximately two by three inches, for any newcomers Markers an... Activity 2: Welcome Game - Find A Friend From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Push back chairs and table to make room for participants to move freely around the meeting space. Activity 3: Story Basket And Centering From Moral Tales Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are related to the story, "A Messiah Is Among You," s... Activity 4: Story - A Messiah Is Among You From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "A Messiah Is Among You" A chime, a rain stick, or another calming sound instrumen... Activity 5: Life-size Affirmation Portraits From Moral Tales Activity time: 23 minutes Materials for Activity Roll of plain paper large enough to draw, life-size, a child's head and torso, and scissors, or large... Activity 6: Clean-up From Moral Tales Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Plastic tubs or baskets to store markers, pens, stickers and other art materials Waste basket lined with... Closing From Moral Tales Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Moral Compass poster A bold marker, or a piece of card stock and tape or a... Leader Reflection and Planning From Moral Tales Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh.... Faith In Action: Long-term - Congregational Hunger Awareness From Moral Tales Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity "Welcome" posters begun in Session 6, Faith in Action: Congregational Hunger Awareness, and color marke... Alternate Activity 1: Candles Of Joys And Sorrows From Moral Tales Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Large container, such as ceramic or metal bowl Play sand (can be found at local hardware store) or... Alternate Activity 2: Group Affirmation Book From Moral Tales Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Three-ring binder notebook Blank paper and three-hole punch Pens, pencils and color markers Newsprint,... Alternate Activity 3: Appearing-ink Books From Moral Tales Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Lemon juice concentrate Small cups for participants to share Cotton swabs or thin paintbrushes Blank wh... Taking It Home: Seeing Others with Awe From Moral Tales To enter into the presence of another human being ... is to enter into the presence of God in a new and different way. — Stephen L. Carter In Today's... The Messiah Is Among You From Moral Tales Recrafted with permission of the author, Francis Dorff, O. Praem, of the Norbertine Community of Alberquerque, New Mexico, from his story, "The Rabbi's... PREVIOUS: Find Out More About Session 6 UP: Moral Tales NEXT: Introduction Download all of Moral Tales (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.