Workshop 8: Humility Part of Virtue Ethics In This Section Introduction From Virtue Ethics Compassion directed to oneself is humility. — Simone Weil Our culture offers mixed messages about the virtue of humility. While expressions of humility... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Virtue Ethics Activity Minutes Opening 10 Activity 1: Up Side, Down Side 10 Activity 2: Story — The Value of a Gift 10 Activity 3: Said and Done 30 Activity 4:... Spiritual Preparation From Virtue Ethics Read Handout 1, Gratitude for What We May Take for Granted. This is not an easy prayer. The author, a UU minister, calls us to a grateful response to... 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: 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 "Humilit... Activity 2: Story - The Value of a Gift From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Value of a Gift" Preparation for Activity Read the story so you can present it effectively. Activity 3: Said and Done From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Humility Quotes and a basket Preparation for Activity Print the Leader Resource. Cut... Activity 4: Dilemmas From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Humility Dilemmas Preparation for Activity Print the Leader Resource for yourself an... Activity 5: Practice From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 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 Newsprint, markers, and tape Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home... Leader Reflection and Planning From Virtue Ethics Reflect upon 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: Untouchables From Virtue Ethics Materials for Activity Optional: Computer with Internet access and a digital projector or a large monitor Preparation for Activity Preview the Akshaya... 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: Gratitude as a Spiritual Practice From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Handout 1, Gratitude for What We May Take for Granted Optional: A computer... Alternate Activity 3: My Care and Feeding Booklet From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity 8 1/2 x 11-inch writing paper and construction paper A stapler Pens/pencils/markers Optional: Additiona... Taking It Home: Humility From Virtue Ethics Compassion directed to oneself is humility. — Simone Weil IN TODAY'S WORKSHOP... we discussed the virtue of humility. We read quotations from holy texts... The Value of a Gift From Virtue Ethics What is the value of a gift given? Is it just the dollar amount on the price tag or are some gifts worth much more?... Handout 1: Gratitude for What We May Take for Granted Annie Foerster From Virtue Ethics In For Praying Out Loud: Interfaith Prayers for Public Occasions (Boston: Skinner House, 2003), used with permission.... Leader Resource 1: Humility Quotes From Virtue Ethics 1. from The Tao de Ching, Chapter 22, translated by J.H. MacDonald If you want to become whole, first let yourself become broken. If you want to become... Leader Resource 2: Humility Dilemmas From Virtue Ethics Dilemma 1 Your table in geography class is assigned to work together as a team to create a PowerPoint presentation on Cuba. Everyone at the table takes... Find Out More From Virtue Ethics The Humanity Quest website promotes the exploration of 500 values, including humility.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Virtue Ethics NEXT: Introduction Download all of Virtue Ethics (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.