Workshop 5: The Call for Courage

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• Introduction

  One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with...
• Workshop-at-a-Glance

  Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Is This Acting With Courage? 10 Activity 2: Story — Life of an Ally 10 Activity 3: Opposing...
• Spiritual Preparation

  Think back to a time when you decided to take a stand about something that matters to you deeply. Were you afraid? If so, how did you work...
• Opening

  Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Write...
• Activity 1: Is This Acting With Courage?

  Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Is This Acting With Courage ? Preparation for Activity Print Leader Resource 1, Is This Acting...
• Activity 2: Story - Life of an Ally

  Materials for Activity Copy of the story " Life of an Ally " Preparation for Activity Read the story until you are comfortable presenting...
• Activity 3: Opposing Oppression

  Materials for Activity Option 1: Handout 1, Oppression Continuum Option 2: Electronic copy of Justicemakers Guide, computer, large monitor...
• Activity 4: Dealing with Fear

  Materials for Activity Justicemakers Guide from Workshop 1 Slips of paper and pencils Basket Description of Activity Youth explore fears...
• Closing

  Materials for Activity Copies of Taking It Home for all participants Description of Activity Invite youth to stand in a circle and name...
• Leader Reflection and Planning

  Discuss with your co-leader what went well in today's workshop. Discuss what you would do differently in the future. What left you feeling...
• Faith In Action: Allies, Phase 1

  Materials for Activity Handout 1, Oppression Continuum , or projected Justicemakers Guide Handout 2, Ally Action 1 Pens or pencils Optional...
• Alternate Activity 1: Heritage Festival

  Materials for Activity Heritage items brought from home. Workshop leaders should bring items, too Preparation for Activity At least one...
• Taking It Home

  One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with...
• Life of an Ally

  Juliette Hampton Morgan was the only child of Frank and Lila Morgan of Montgomery, Alabama. Her white skin and family pedigree gave her...
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  Handout 1: Oppression Continuum

  Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.
• Handout 2: Ally Action 1

  I want to be an ally to _____________________________________________. Step 1: Date What action do you want to take? What resources or...
• Leader Resource 1: Is This Acting With Courage?

  1. Sophia, a 5-year old girl, walks out on the diving board. Her mom is in the swimming pool below encouraging her to jump. Sophia's legs...
• Find Out More

  Racial oppression There are thousands of resources on oppression and racial/ethnic oppression in particular. Here are a few: The Southern...