Session 5: We Revere Life Part of Signs of Our Faith In This Section Introduction From Signs of Our Faith ... each of the three times I have been present at the birth of one of my children, I have been overwhelmed by a sense of reverence... It was quite... Session-at-a-Glance From Signs of Our Faith Activity Minutes Opening 2 Activity 1: Birth in Nature 15 Activity 2: Reverence for Life 10 Activity 3: Story — Hannah Dedicates Samuel to the Lord 15... Spiritual Preparation From Signs of Our Faith Even when a new beginning is welcome, it sometimes involves pain and sacrifice. Think about giving birth—both literally and figuratively. One idea that... Opening From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Centering table A chime or bell Newsprint,... Activity 1: Birth in Nature From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Magnifying glasses Preparation for Activity If needed, seek permission and alert parents that... Activity 2: Reverence for Life From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Remind the group of how careful they were not to harm the new life forms they found in nature.... Activity 3: Story - Hannah Dedicates Samuel to the Lord From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story, "Hannah Dedicates Samuel to the Lord" Leader Resource 1, 1 Samuel 10-17, 20 A... Activity 4: Child Dedication From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Photos and memorabilia from child dedications in your congregation Preparation for Activity Invite one ... Closing From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Newsprint, markers, and tape... Leader Reflection and Planning From Signs of Our Faith What went well in this session? What have you learned that you can apply in the future? How did the children interact?... Faith In Action: Baby Cuddlers From Signs of Our Faith Preparation for Activity At least three weeks ahead of time, invite a guest speaker to talk to the group about programs that enlist volunteers to rock... Alternate Activity 1: Leadership in Action - Dolls for Dedications From Signs of Our Faith Materials for Activity Yarn, in different colors Scissors, fabric glue, and fabric markers Refreshments Music and music player Optional: An attractive... Alternate Activity 2: Baptisms and Naming Ceremonies From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Rituals to Welcome a New Child Drawing paper and crayons/markers Preparation for... Alternate Activity 3: Religious Birth Days From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, Holy Babies Leader Resource 4, For So the Children Come Preparation for Activity Pri... Taking It Home From Signs of Our Faith ... each of the three times I have been present at the birth of one of my children, I have been overwhelmed by a sense of reverence... It was quite... Hannah Dedicates Samuel to the Lord From Signs of Our Faith From the Hebrew Scriptures, 1 Samuel 1:10-17, 20, New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. Hannah was a very religious woman.... Leader Resource 1: 1 Samuel 1 10-17, 20 From Signs of Our Faith From the Hebrew Scriptures, 1 Samuel 1:10-17, 20, New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. She was deeply distressed and prayed to the Lord, and wept... Leader Resource 2: Rituals to Welcome a New Child From Signs of Our Faith Image 1: Baptism from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Girl_at_catholic_christening.jpg… Commons; Little girl at Catholic christening. Taken... Leader Resource 3: Holy Babies From Signs of Our Faith Image 1: Baby Jesus Image 2: Baby Moses Image 3: Baby Krishna Image 4: Birth of Aphrodite Image 5: Baby Buddha, from Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple. Used... Leader Resource 4: For So the Children Come Sophia Lyon Fahs From Signs of Our Faith For so the children come And so they have been coming. Always in the same way they come— Born of the seed of man and woman. No angels herald their... Find Out More From Signs of Our Faith "We Dedicate This Child" is a pamphlet by Unitarian Universalist minister Linda Olsen Peebles, available from inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop, about... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Signs of Our Faith NEXT: Introduction Download all of Signs of Our Faith (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.