Faithful Journeys
A Tapestry of Faith Program for Children
Field Test
Grades 2-3
by Alice Anacheka-Nasemann and Lynn Ungar Susan Dana Lawrence, Developmental Editor Judith A. Frediani, Director of Lifespan Faith Development
Participants embark on a pilgrimage of faith, exploring how Unitarian Universalism translates into life choices and everyday actions. In each session, they hear historic or contemporary examples of Unitarian Universalist faith in action. Stories about real people model how participants can activate their own personal agency – their capacity to act faithfully as Unitarian Universalists – in their own lives, and children have regular opportunities to share and affirm their own stories of faithful action. Through sessions structured around the Unitarian Universalist Principles, Faithful Journeys demonstrates that our Principles are not a dogma, but a credo that individuals can affirm with many kinds of action. Over the course of the program, children discover a unity of faith in the many different ways Unitarian Universalists, including themselves, can act on our beliefs.
Table of Contents
- About the Authors
- Introduction
- Session 1: The Journey Begins
- Session 2: Unconditional Love, a Gift from Our Universalist Heritage
- Session 3: Welcoming Superman
- Session 4: Be Fair
- Session 5: Finding Balance
- Session 6: Keep Learning
- Session 7: Create Magic, Change the World
- Session 8: Seek Truth
- Session 9: Ask Questions
- Session 10: Speak Out
- Session 11: Get Involved
- Session 12: Make Peace
- Session 13: Build World Community
- Session 14: Honor Life
- Session 15: Protect the Earth
- Session 16: Get Moving
- List of Stories
- List of Handouts
- List of Leader Resources
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Last updated on Thursday, April 16, 2009.
