The students that want to participate have to have a permission slip signed my their parents. The money wter for the students to drink. This year, all of the middle school students, with the exception of 2, are participating. If they enjoy it, and they can see the importance of Religion, they will spread that attitude to thn is the most important subject. I find that the key to holding adolescents' interest is to make it a subject that they can identify with.
Adolescent students are very ego-centric.
If they don't see what something has to do with them, they are usually not interested. They take turns presenting this in groups. The students will pose a question that deals with the topic given, and how it relates to life. Next, they will pass a cross around the circle, and each student has a chance to share and respond. Many students have commented that this prayer time is their favorite part of class.