Workshop 7: Compassion Part of Virtue Ethics In This Section Introduction From Virtue Ethics One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion. — Simone de... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Virtue Ethics Activity Minutes Opening 10 Activity 1: Mirror Neurons 10 Activity 2: Ideal vs. Spiritual Preparation From Virtue Ethics Spend a few moments with Handout 1, Prayer for Compassion by Reverend Elizabeth L. Tarbox.... Opening From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Group covenant... Activity 1: Mirror Neurons From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Computer with Internet access, and digital projector or large monitor Preparation for Activit... Activity 2: Ideal vs. Reality From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write “Compassion” on a sheet of newsprint, and... Activity 3: Story - The Prodigal Son From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Prodigal Son" Preparation for Activity Read the story so you can present it effectively. Activity 4: Compassion and Religion From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Who Says? Activity 5: Dilemma From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, Compassion Dilemmas Preparation for Activity Adapt the Leader Resource to include th... Activity 6: Practice From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 10 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? Were varied learning styles addressed? Are the group dynamics... Faith In Action: Everyday Compassion From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Activity 4, Compassion and Religion Computer with Internet access, and (optional) a digital projector o... 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: Compassionate Heroes From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity A computer with Internet access and digital projector or a large monitor Preparation for Activity Previ... Alternate Activity 3: Compassion as a Spiritual Practice From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Prayer for Compassion Writing paper and pens/pencils Preparation for Activity Copy the hando... Taking It Home From Virtue Ethics One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion. — Simone de... The Prodigal Son From Virtue Ethics From Christian scripture, Luke 15:11-32 (New Revised Standard Version). Then Jesus said, "There was a man who had two sons.... Handout 1: Prayer for Compassion From Virtue Ethics Spirit of Life, I give thanks for the opportunities to love that present themselves in the turmoil of life.... Leader Resource 1: Who Says From Virtue Ethics 1. Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men. Leader Resource 2: Charter for Compassion From Virtue Ethics The principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling us always to treat all others as we wish to be... Leader Resource 3: Compassion Dilemmas From Virtue Ethics Dilemma 1 If a person approaches you on the street and asks for money for food, do you give them what money you can spare?... Find Out More From Virtue Ethics Religious Tolerance has information and quotations on the Ethics of Reciprocity and the Golden Rule. Buddhism is well known as a religion that calls for... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Virtue Ethics NEXT: Introduction Download all of Virtue Ethics (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.