Youth Curriculum, 3-17-24
Announcements:
Attention, Teens!
Get ready for our next INSPIRE Life-Skills Workshop happening on March 25th at 5 pm! This time, we’re delving into “The Art of Budgeting & Financial Responsibility.” Trust us, you won’t want to miss this!
Join us as we dive into budget scenarios, empowering you to create your very own financial plan tailored to your goals. Learn actionable steps to take control of your finances, no matter where you’re starting from.
Come and share in the feeling of empowerment with your money and future. Don’t forget to bring a friend along to this enlightening financial Life-Skills Workshop! See you there!
Curriculum Overview:
Youth explore the theme of trusting divine guidance by engaging in daily practices they can take anywhere, reminding them that they are never alone and that they can always trust in the wisdom of divine intelligence within themselves.
2024 Theme: A Grand Rising
March Monthly Theme: That’s How We’ve Never Done It
Week 3 Value: Tell Me Something Good
Affirmation: I don’t know how, but Spirit does!
Spiritual Lesson:
Sometimes, it’s only when all our problem-solving skills fall short that we remember there’s a deeper intelligence within us, offering us our perfect answer. “I don’t know how, but Spirit does!”
Youth learn the concept of “God winks” or synchronicities as ways in which divine intelligence communicates with us and are invited to share examples of these types of experiences they have encountered. We discuss the importance of being open to surprises and unexpected solutions.
Active Listening: Book/Music/Video
Book: Listening to My Body by Gabi Garcia
Book: The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat
Music: I Am Light by India Arie
Music: I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash
Creative Expression: Trust Walk
Youth are divided into pairs. With one person blindfolded and the other acting as their guide, they take turns leading their blindfolded partner outdoors with only their voice and directions to move around obstacles safely.
Connecting/Spiritual Practice: Trust Reflections
Youth share their personal experience with the Trust Walk activity and describe any differences they noticed the more times they took turns and the difference in experience between being the guide and being led with blindfolds. On a 3X5 card, they write three positive qualities they learned about themselves while experiencing both roles.