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: 3 minutes

Materials for Activity

  • Chalice and matches

Description of Activity

Gather participants in a circle. Invite participants to lead the chalice lighting. They can light the chalice and read either the words provided here or others of their choice.

We light this flame

With thanks for the blessings of families,

Friends,

And this community.