I.    Opening Prayer:  Large Group Gathering …………………………………………………………. 10 minutes     

II.   Small Group Sharing:  Form into groups of four or five…………………………………………….60 minutes

A.  Read the definition of the TARGET OBJECTIVE.

B.  Read the Scripture passage presented in CHRIST EXPRESSES IT WHEN...

1)    Reflection: Take a few moments to reflect on the scripture passage that illustrates how Christ expressed the Target Objective in his own life. 

*  Put yourself and your child in the Gospel story with Jesus.

*  Put Jesus in your present life story and in your child’s life story.

2)          Discussion:  Give each member of the small group an opportunity to share thoughts and ideas. 

*    How could you express the Target Objective in your own life?

*                            How could you help your child express the Target Objective in your child’s life?

C. Read IT IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE: 

1) Reflection: Take a few moments to reflect on why the Target Objective is important in the life of a child.  

2) Discussion:  Give each member of the small group an opportunity to share thoughts and ideas.

D. Read ONE WOULD EXHIBIT IT BY...

1) Reflection: Take a few moments to reflect on how a child/children might exhibit the Target Objective.  

2) Discussion:  Give each member of the small group an opportunity to share thoughts and ideas.

E.  Read WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SUPPORT IT: 

1)   Reflection: Take a few moments to review what an adult could do to support the Target Objective in a child/children in the coming week.  Plan at least one faith-building activity that references Scripture, the traditions of our faith, or the teachings found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. 

2)    Discussion:  Give each member of the small group an opportunity to share thoughts and ideas.

F.   Pray THE SIMPLE BLESSING PRAYER (See Creative 7.0).  Ask small group members to find a prayer partner.  Each person has an opportunity to be prayed with for the person’s greatest need.  End the prayer by asking God to bless the person’s interactions with children in the coming week. 

III. Large Group Sharing ……………………………………………………………………………… .15 minutes

IV. Closing Prayer ……………………………………………………………………………………….  5 minutes

Home Experiences

After each session, participants commit to support a child’s growth, development, and learning using one or two activities related to the selected Domain/Target Objective.   These activities can be modified to meet the needs of children and adults.