Love and Help
A Program in Unitarian Universalist Identity for 7 to 11 Year Olds

By Jill Bauer

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Theme and Description

Originally designed for UU Cub Scouts, this workbook can be used by girls or boys, in or out of scouting, with a helping parent or teacher. Through various activities, children learn about self, family, religious community, and Unitarian Universalism. Upon completion of the program, children are eligible to receive an emblem and certificate from the Youth Office of the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Goals for Participants

To relate personal feelings, experiences, and family life to the religious community;
To learn more about their religious community's values and to relate those values to their family life;
To learn about Unitarian Universalism;
If desired, to earn the Cub Scout religious emblem.

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Age Range

7-11

Size of Group

A child uses the workbook individually, supervised by an adult

Space Requirements

None

Number and Length of Sessions

28 pages of activities
Length: Each activity takes 10 to 30 minutes with discussion

Leader Training

Parent or teacher needs no training

Leader Preparation

None

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Strengths

Can be used at home or in church.
Is designed for one individual.
Family-oriented; recognizes different kinds of families.
Connects child to church and Unitarian Universalism.

Limitations

May be a little "young" for the older children in the age range.

Adaptability

Useful in very small church schools with a range of ages.
Can be used in a group setting as well as by individuals (each participant needs his or her own copy of the workbook).
Although designed for Cub Scouts, may be used with any girls or boys of this age.

Unitarian Universalist Values

Addresses specific Unitarian Universalist values, promotes UU identity, and implicitly affirms all UUA Principles.

Reviewed on June 30, 1996

Unitarian Universalist Association
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