Warm Fuzzies

Warm Fuzzies The Warm Fuzzy GameEveryone loves that warm, fuzzy feeling you get when someone does something nice for you. This activity builds on that concept by associating a warm, fuzzy item with acts of kindness. To get started, you can use one of the many stories...

My Responsibili-Tree

My Responsibili-Tree Start by downloading the Worksheet for this activity below.  Instruct each family member to write their faith responsibilities on each leaf.  These can be different for each person.  Some examples would be: prayer before meals, at bedtime, or...

Fake or For Real

Fake or For Real You will need several pairs of items that look alike but are different. Examples: two containers of “sugar,” where one is salt; two “diamond” rings, where one is a fake; two capped containers of “water,” where one contains white vinegar. Show the...

Be Like Samuel

Be Like Samuel Begin by reading the story in the Bible where Hannah chooses for her son to be raised by priests of the temple so that he can rise to greatness. After the story, give each family member of the group a ball of clay or modeling compound. Explain that your...

The Paralyzed Man

The Paralyzed Man Read aloud the story of the paralyzed man being lowered through a roof in Mark 2:1-12. Next, you will recreate the paralyzed man on the mat. The smallest among you will be the paralyzed man. Brainstorm how you could lift someone and carry them...

Positivity Shot Put

Positivity Shot Put For this activity, you will need to prepare 9 paper plates, 6 with smiley faces and 3 with frowny faces drawn on them. You will also need bean bags or a piece of paper that has been balled up. You will need something that won’t roll when it lands....