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My Personal Mission

Saint Katharine Drexel Activity

Activity Objective:
To teach the children what it means to accept and carry out Jesus' mission
Lesson Outcome:
The children will be able to identify Saint Katharine Drexel as someone who followed Jesus and accepted his mission.
Materials
  • Small dove cutouts
  • Pencils
Directions:
  • Tell the children that this activity will help them to understand what it means to accept Jesus' mission.
  • Ask the children to join you in a circle on the floor or in your special gathering place.
  • Ask them to tell what they remember about Saint Katharine Drexel. (missionary, accepted Jesus' mission, shared her wealth to help others) Ask who helped Katharine accomplish her mission. (Holy Spirit)
  • Give small dove cutouts to the children and explain to them that this is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. Ask for examples of some missions that the Holy Spirit might help them with in their daily lives at home or school. (help a younger sibling learn something, help a new classmate get acquainted, cheer up a grandparent who is feeling sad)
  • Invite the children to close their eyes for a few moments to think about a mission they would like to accomplish this week. Remind them of past discussions about small actions having big effects.
  • Ask the children to return to their places and write their mission on the dove cutouts, as a reminder to ask the Holy Spirit for help in accomplishing their mission.
  • Suggest that they take their doves home and put them in a special place where they will see them and remember to try to accomplish their mission before your next session.
  • Have a follow-up session so the children can share how it felt to accept and accomplish their mission for Jesus. Encourage the children to share their experiences with the group.
Learning Styles:
People Smart,Self Smart
Approximate Time:
10 minutes
Hints:
Make sure the children understand that if they choose something very personal as their mission, they do not have to reveal it in the follow-up session.

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