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Friendship Circle

Activity Objective:

To stress to the group that we are all part of the community of God

Lesson Outcome:

The children will gain a visual sense of themselves within a community.

Materials

Construction paper, 8 1/2" x 11" inches cut into a large template of a child. Prepare one for each child.
Markers or crayons for the class
Fasteners for attaching the templates to each other
Masking tape for hanging the chain in the room

Directions:

Explain to the group that each of them is a member of God's chosen community.
Explain that they each bring a special talent or quality that they can share with the group as a way of sharing God's love.
Pass out a template of a child to each child and enough markers for drawing.
Ask the children to draw themselves on the front of the template.
While they are drawing, ask the children to think about one quality which they think is their most special quality.
When the children are finished drawing, have them write their name and quality on the back of their picture of themselves.
Have the children bring their picture to you. Using the brass fasteners, connect each picture to another to create a chain of the children's pictures.
Tape the chain in a prominent place in the room (over the prayer table, above a crucifix, over the door or blackboard).
Remind the children that God has given each of them a special talent to share with their community as a reflection of God's love.

Learning Styles:

Art/Space Smart,Word Smart

Approximate Time:

10-15 minutes

Hints:

When the year is over, detach each picture and give it back to the appropriate child.