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Seeing the Good in Others

Activity Objective:
The young people will reflect on the good qualities of the people they live with.
Lesson Outcome:
The young people should be able to identify the Ten Commandments as the principles for an authentic relationship with God and others.
Materials
  • Paper, pencils
  • CD player, instrumental music CD
Directions:
  • Review with the young people ways in which we show respect for others. Remind them that one way of showing respect is to see the good in others.
  • Direct the young people to make an acrostic for each member of their family. Instruct them to complete the following steps:

Write the name of the member vertically.

For each letter, think of one of that person's good qualities that contains that letter. Write the word horizontally.

  • Invite volunteers to share one of their acrostics.
Learning Styles:
Self Smart,Word Smart
Approximate Time:
15-20 minutes
Hints:
For young people with large families, you may want to suggest they choose three members.

To create a reflective atmosphere, you may wish to play instrumental music while the young people work.

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