Workshop 2: Moderation Part of Virtue Ethics In This Section Introduction From Virtue Ethics Moderation in all things, including moderation. — Petronius, Roman author of satires The exploration of virtues begins with a focus on moderation,... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Virtue Ethics Activity Minutes Opening 15 Activity 1: Up Side, Down Side 10 Activity 2: Story — A Huge Lump of Gold 10 Activity 3: A Time For All Things 20 Activity 4... Spiritual Preparation From Virtue Ethics Thomas Paine said, "Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice." Moderation is sometimes viewed as... Opening From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Group covenant... A Huge Lump of Gold From Virtue Ethics A retelling of a Buddhist Jataka Tale. Once there was a village that was prosperous. The wealthiest of the villagers was afraid that the town’s... Activity 1: Up Side, Down Side From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Post two sheets of newsprint, one headed "Moderat... Activity 2: Story - A Huge Lump of Gold From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "A Huge Lump of Gold" Preparation for Activity Read the story so you can present it effectively. Activity 3: A Time for All Things From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Ecclesiastes 3 Drawing paper and implements such as pencils, charcoal, pastels, crayons, and... Activity 4: Dilemma From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Moderation Dilemmas Preparation for Activity Print several copies of Leader Resource... Activity 5: Practice From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Participants' journals, and writing instruments Participants' clipboards w... Closing From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Preparation for Activity Adap... Leader Reflection and Planning From Virtue Ethics Reflect on the workshop, with your co-leader. Which activities did the group enjoy most? How were varied learning styles addressed?... Faith In Action: Newsletter Article From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Computer with Internet access Preparation for Activity Find out the best way to submit articl... Alternate Activity 1: Real Life Challenges From Virtue Ethics Materials for Activity "Bicycle Rack" newsprint sheet from Opening Description of Activity Youth discuss ethical challenges they have faced. If someone... Alternate Activity 2: Between Two Extremes From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Research organizations in your area that provide... Alternate Activity 3: Aristotle's Scramble From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Aristotle's Virtues Two baskets Preparation for Activity Print Leader Resource 2. If... Taking It Home From Virtue Ethics Moderation in all things, including moderation. — Petronius, Roman author of satires IN TODAY'S WORKSHOP... we discussed moderation as a virtue. We... Handout 1: Ecclesiastes 3 From Virtue Ethics From Hebrew scripture (New Revised Standard Version).1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: 2 a time to be born, ... Leader Resource 1: Moderation Dilemmas From Virtue Ethics Dilemma 1 Both you and your friend have cell phone plans with unlimited texting, but that doesn't mean your time has no limits!... Leader Resource 2: Aristotle's Virtues From Virtue Ethics VIRTUES Courage Generosity Temperance Pride Patience or Good Temper Truthfulness Wittiness Modesty Friendliness Righteous Indignation EXTREMES... Find Out More From Virtue Ethics The Art of Manliness website has an article on how moderation can help you enjoy life more. Reverend Dr. Monica Cummings, a Unitarian Universalist... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Virtue Ethics NEXT: Introduction Download all of Virtue Ethics (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.