Students respond: O blessed be God Set aside the empty jug and standing beside the bowl say: Now, Loving God, by this may we remember all that you have done for us. Put your hands as far into the water as possible and show that you enjoy the experience of the water. Dry hands, step back and with open arms invite the students to come forward, say: All stand Come to the water, come in silence. Put your hands into the water. Feel the water on your hands and arms. Experience the water in silence. Please remain standing until everyone has had the chance to experience the water. It is important that everyone participate in this activity, if they are reluctant invite them up individually by gesture or by name. Once all students have gone, invite students to sit. Allow a few moments of silence, then have everyone stand, go to slide 3 of the session 1 presentation, say: Loving God, everything we see and hear, everything we smell, taste and feel, gives us a hint of what you are really like. Help us to understand your love and guide us to live loving lives so that all people may know you and walk in your ways. We ask this in the name of Jesus and by the power of the Holy Spirit. All respond: Amen. Have students sit back down, go to slide 4 in the session 1 ppt. Invite them to recall the experience of the water ritual in these or similar words about everything that has happened so far. We experienced God’s gift of water in this room. Use the following questions, one at a time, to help everyone remember the water ritual. Wait for responses. Do not be afraid of silence. Questions (see leader guide, page 30) for for responses’) ‘hoped What did you hear? What did you hear me say? What did you see? What did you feel? What did you do? Is there anything else you remember? Catechesis on the experience: Phase 1: Initial Reaction on the Experience Have students return the classroom Do not clean up the ritual space at this time. Wait until the session has completely ended. Have students sit at their desks and say was a part of our ritual. We could have chosen something other than water, like sand or salt. But we didn’t. For just a moment think of what water says to you about God. Allow students to comment see leaders guide, page 32, for for responses’. ‘hoped
Students respond: O blessed be God Set aside the empty jug and standing beside the bowl say: Now, Loving God, by this may we remember all that you have done for us. Put your hands as far into the water as possible and show that you enjoy the experience of the water. Dry hands, step back and with open arms invite the students to come forward, say: All stand Come to the water, come in silence. Put your hands into the water. Feel the water on your hands and arms. Experience the water in silence. Please remain standing until everyone has had the chance to experience the water. It is important that everyone participate in this activity, if they are reluctant invite them up individually by gesture or by name. Once all students have gone, invite students to sit. Allow a few moments of silence, then have everyone stand, go to slide 3 of the session 1 presentation, say: Loving God, everything we see and hear, everything we smell, taste and feel, gives us a hint of what you are really like. Help us to understand your love and guide us to live loving lives so that all people may know you and walk in your ways. We ask this in the name of Jesus and by the power of the Holy Spirit. All respond: Amen. Have students sit back down, go to slide 4 in the session 1 ppt. Invite them to recall the experience of the water ritual in these or similar words about everything that has happened so far. We experienced God’s gift of water in this room. Use the following questions, one at a time, to help everyone remember the water ritual. Wait for responses. Do not be afraid of silence. Questions (see leader guide, page 30) for ‘hoped for responses’) What did you hear? What did you hear me say? What did you see? What did you feel? What did you do? Is there anything else you remember? Catechesis on the experience: Phase 1: Initial Reaction on the Experience Have students return the classroom Do not clean up the ritual space at this time. Wait until the session has completely ended. Have students sit at their desks and say was a part of our ritual. We could have chosen something other than water, like sand or salt. But we didn’t. For just a moment think of what water says to you about God. Allow students to comment see leaders guide, page 32, for ‘hoped for responses’.
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