Workshop 9: Generosity Part of Virtue Ethics In This Section Introduction From Virtue Ethics To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Virtue Ethics Activity Minutes Opening 10 Activity 1: Story — The Other Half 10 Activity 2: Two Sides to Every Virtue 10 Activity 3: What Have I Got to Give? 15... Spiritual Preparation From Virtue Ethics At which are you better, giving or receiving? Some people love to give, but are less comfortable receiving from others.... 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: Story - The Other Half From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, “The Other Half” Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to present it. Optional:... Activity 2: Two Sides to Every Virtue From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Participants identify positive and negative aspects of the virtue of generosity.... Activity 3: What Have I Got to Give? From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Draw the outline of a person on newsprint, and post. Activity 4: A Generous Spirit From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and centering table Candles for all participants (including leaders), and a lighter, or... Activity 5: Dilemma From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Generosity Dilemmas Preparation for Activity Print the Leader Resource for yourself ... Activity 6: Practice From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Participants’ journals, and writing instruments Participants’ clipboards... 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 group dynamics taking... Faith In Action: Gleaning From Virtue Ethics Materials for Activity Supplies for gleaning work-for example, gardening gloves or latex gloves; bags, baskets, or other approved containers; sturdy sho... 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: Grace From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity A treat-one for each youth For swans: Paper for origami, 6-inch squares in different colors Handout 2,... Taking It Home From Virtue Ethics To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and... The Gift of a Gemstone From Virtue Ethics A wisdom tale from many cultures, including Buddhist.A wise woman, a teacher, was passing through a forest. There, among the leaves, was something shiny. The Other Half From Virtue Ethics Hannah Salwen looked left. She saw a man who was homeless, sitting on a fence. She looked right, at the Mercedes beside them at the intersection. "Dad,"... Handout 1: Litany of Generosity From Virtue Ethics Spirit of Life and Love, Bless me with a generous heart A generous heart that knows how to give... When I feel as though I do not have enough to share,... Handout 2: Grace Reflections From Virtue Ethics "[Grace]... is God's granting Salvation not in reward for the moral worth of the human but as a free and undeserved gift of love." William S. Babcock,... Handout 3: Origami Instructions - Swan From Virtue Ethics From the Origami-instructions website, www.origami-instructions.com. Used with permission.For swan: Fold the paper along one diagonal, then unfold it.... Handout 4: Origami Instructions - Swan From Virtue Ethics Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Handout 5: Origami Instructions - Swan From Virtue Ethics Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Handout 6: Origami Instructions - Swan From Virtue Ethics Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Handout 7: Origami Instructions - Swan From Virtue Ethics Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 1: Generosity Dilemmas From Virtue Ethics Dilemma 1 There are countless organizations through which you can give money to help those in need. How do you choose? Are children more worthy than... Find Out More From Virtue Ethics Many organizations work to eliminate world hunger, including Hunger Project, Freedom From Hunger, Action Against Hunger, and the Millennium Project. PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Virtue Ethics NEXT: Introduction Download all of Virtue Ethics (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.