Faith Curriculum Library: Tapestry of Faith: Families: A Jr. High School Youth Program that Explores the Diversity, Commonality, and Meaning of Families

Opening

Part of Families, Jr. High School

Activity time: 5 minutes

Materials for Activity

  • Chalice and matches

Description of Activity

Invite participants to gather in a circle. Light the chalice. If a youth leader was not appointed earlier, ask for volunteers. Choose chalice lighting words or use those offered below:

With hope in our hearts,

Curiosity in our minds,

Care in our hands,

And energy in our souls,

We gather together,

In faith.