Workshop 3: Integrity Part of Virtue Ethics In This Section Introduction From Virtue Ethics Be Impeccable With Your Word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others.... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Virtue Ethics Activity Minutes Opening 10 Activity 1: Ideal vs. Reality 15 Activity 2: Dilemma 15 Activity 3: Story — Sita's Reputation 10 Activity 4: Gossip Game 15... Spiritual Preparation From Virtue Ethics To be a person of integrity, you must be trustworthy. Trusting and being trusted contribute to our feeling secure in the world.... 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: Ideal vs. Reality From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Post blank newsprint. Description of Activity... Activity 2: Dilemma From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Integrity Dilemmas Preparation for Activity Print several copies of the Leader... Activity 3: Story - Sita's Reputation From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Sita's Reputation" Leader Resource 2, Sita Preparation for Activity Read the story so you can... Activity 4: Gossip Game From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Blank paper and writing instruments Optional: A copy of the Unitarian Universalist Principles Preparati... 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 upon the workshop with your co-leader. Which activities did the group enjoy the most? Were varied learning styles addressed?... Faith In Action: Countering Misinformation From Virtue Ethics Description of Activity Participants examine the press for dishonesty. Invite the group to discuss a political or social issue that is important to them. 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: Are Humans Born Good? From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Description of Activity The group debates human nature. Here are questions for the group to debate: Are people born good?... Alternate Activity 3: Are You a Saint? From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Participants examine a moral decision step-by-step. Tell the group that there is a classic story about... Alternate Activity 4: Story - Feathers on the Wind From Virtue Ethics Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Feathers on the Wind" Preparation for Activity Read the story so you can present it effectively. Taking It Home From Virtue Ethics Be Impeccable With Your Word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others.... Feathers on the Wind From Virtue Ethics A retelling of a European Jewish wisdom tale.Once there was a man whom the entire village knew to be a gossip. He could not wait to share the juiciest... Sita's Reputation From Virtue Ethics A retelling of stories from the Ramayana, an ancient Hindu text. Perfect daughter, perfect wife, perfect mother. This is the way Hindus revere Sita. How... Leader Resource 1: Integrity Dilemmas From Virtue Ethics Dilemma 1 A friend confides to you that he has committed a particular crime and you promise never to tell. Discovering that an innocent person has been... Leader Resource 2: Sita From Virtue Ethics Idol of Sita at Sita Marhi photograph by Bala Subs. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From Virtue Ethics The complete Ramayana can be found http://www.sanatansociety.org/indian_epics_and_stories/ramayana_ram.htm…; or in book form. The Ramayana For Children... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Virtue Ethics NEXT: Introduction Download all of Virtue Ethics (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.