Session 5: With the world
Introductory video…
Session 5 lesson plans…
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Children’s picture book recommendations:
To make lasting change, we must talk about systemic injustices, learn and understand the story of how they came to be, why compassion is demanded of us, and why these systems need a fresh start. Here are links to resources about just a few oppressive systems:
Check out videos by The Story of Stuff. Watch and learn about the story of plastics, bottled water, cosmetics, and see what you can do to start fresh and help give the earth a rest
Become familiar with colonization from the Origin of Everything
Learn about the for-profit prison industry. Lamentably, the business model of for-profit prisons is spreading throughout the world. To learn about the prison system in the US context and how for-profit prisons came into existence, watch Why Do We Have Private Prisons? By Origin of Everything. In the show notes, you can find many helpful links, as well as great resources on restorative justice.
Have age-appropriate conversations with your children about police brutality and choose some actions your family can take from this At-Home Family Action Toolkit developed by the Student Ignition Society from Raising Luminaries
Take a look at Fast Fashion by reading What Is Fast Fashion, Anyway? and watching The Ugly Truth Of Fast Fashion (video contains some adult language)
What other systems can you think of that could use a fresh start?
Compassion Camp requires inner work. Yes, these can be very uncomfortable conversations if you are new to them. But knowledge is power. Illustrated Ministry is committed to helping faith communities raise children who are kind, compassionate, and work in solidarity with all of God’s children to bring about God’s restoration in the world. Will you join us in that work?