Present one of these dramas, which combine selected Sunday lectionary readings with dramatic slices of life. As the action takes place, your community members will see for themselves how biblical principles apply directly to their lives. Dancing Christmas Carols is a sourcebook of ideas for carolers of all ages and kinds. The movements presented in the book range from dozens of popular carols with simple gestures to examples of elaborate pageants with sophisticated jazz and modern dance steps. Choreography suggestions are from the members of the Sacred Dance Guild of the United States and Canada.
Plays are short enough to be completed in one class period.
Dealing with Life's Dilemmas is a revised version of Plays to Play with in Class and includes an additional play, one inspired by the 1999 tragedy at Columbine High School in Colorado. All of Me helps young children become aware of themselves, their relationship with God and their relationship with their families. They also learn that they have a special place in the church as part of God's family. These simple, inexpensive activities are easy and fun to do for children and catechists. The children become aware of the spiritual meaning behind Advent and Christmas, Lent and Easter, and other special days like Halloween and St. Patrick's Day.