- Tally which statements most characterize your whole group or class. Select as a group two statements that should characterize teens but usually don’t.
- Journal: How and where am I planting my gifts as one of Jesus’ followers?
- When do I rest? How do I replenish myself?
- Plant and grow a flower or vegetable to experience a relationship with another being.
- Celebrate a grain of wheat prayer service to conclude your class. Light a candle. Each take turns holding the candle, while saying a short thank-you prayer for a personal gift and a statement about how you will use or plant this gift in the parish or school community.
EACH: I am thankful for the gift of…
I will plant my gift in the parish or school community by…
Conclude, by standing in a circle, holding hands, and praying the Our Father together.