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Letters of Love

Activity Objective:
To have the children understand that they can reach out to others who are lonely
Lesson Outcome:
The children will write friendly notes of encouragement to parishioners who are homebound.
Materials
  • List of homebound parishioners
  • Stationery and envelopes
  • Stamps
Directions:
  • Talk to the group about people who are homebound because of illness, age, or lack of family.
  • Ask how we can let these people know that they are not forgotten.
  • Steer the conversation toward writing friendly letters to say that we are thinking of the persons who are homebound.
  • Pass out the stationery and encourage the children to write a note that could include the following:

Hello
I am thinking of you.
The parish of _________ is happy you are part of our family.
You are in our prayers.

Learning Styles:
People Smart,Word Smart
Approximate Time:
15 minutes
Hints:
Have your catechetical leader direct you to the parish ministry that takes care of homebound parishioners.

Pre-address the envelopes and instruct the children to keep their letters with the envelopes. Include the grade level and room number in the return address. Mail the notes.
Sensitivities:
Direct the children to avoid get-well letters. If you do not want to include the individual names of children, have everyone sign the letters the Second Grade of _________ Parish.

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