Workshop 1: Introducing the Program Part of Families In This Section Introduction to Workshop 1 From Families The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards.... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Families Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: Project Introduction 10 Activity 2: Creating a Group Covenant 15 Activity 3: Plan for... Spiritual Preparation From Families Today you meet for the first session of this program. This is the beginning of a new project for you and the participants.... Welcoming and Entering From Families Materials for Activity Instant processing camera with film (or digital camera, if an instant camera is unavailable) Small squares of paper and markers... Opening From Families Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and matches Description of Activity Gathering Gather participants and invite them to sit in a... Activity 1: Project Introduction From Families Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Provide an overview of the program.... Activity 2: Creating A Group Covenant From Families Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint and markers Description of Activity Invite participants to create a group covenant to guide t... Activity 3: Plan for Youth Leadership From Families Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Take time to discuss potential youth participant co-leadership. This topic may be more interesting for... Activity 4: Family Continuum From Families Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Invite participants to do a continuum activity. Explain that you will read a number of statements.... Closing From Families Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Letter to Youth and Their Families Preparation for Activity Photocopy Handout 1, Letter to Yo... Leader Reflection and Planning From Families During the upcoming weeks, e-mail or call participants and remind them to bring forms about camera availability. Save the instant photographs of... Faith In Action: Helping Families From Families Activity time: 60 minutes Preparation for Activity Be prepared to present possible options to the group. One good place to start is with your Justice... Alternate Activity 1: Acting Like A Family From Families Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Masking tape Markers Poster board Description of Activity Tell participants, "This activity will give y... Alternate Activity 2: What Makes A Family? From Families Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint and markers Description of Activity Ask the group: "So, what makes a family?" Ask a volunteer ... Taking It Home: Introducing the Program From Families The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards.... Books about Families From Families Here is a short list of books about families to have on hand for this and other sessions. You might find others in your congregational or local library. Letter to Youth and Their Families From Families Please review this with your family and return during the next session. Dear Youth and Parents/Caregivers, We are starting our program, Families, which... PREVIOUS: Principles and Sources UP: Families NEXT: Introduction to Workshop 1 Download all of Families (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.