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Religious Education (RE)

Helping Children Learn... 

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  • Basic ethical lessons guided by Unitarian Universalist Principles

    • The inherent dignity and worth of all people (see Cultural Education)

    • Importance of justice, equity, and compassion in human relations

    • Encouragement to spiritual growth

    • Free and responsible search for truth and meaning

    • Value of Democracy

    • Work towards world peace

    • Importance of caring for the earth

    • Work to dismantle racism

 

  • Religious Literacy (includes learning basic history and beliefs, religions may vary annually)

    • Unitarian Universalism

    • Christianity

    • Judaism

    • Islam

    • Hinduism

    • Buddhism

    • Secular Humanism

    • Atheism & Agnosticism

 

  • Cultural Education (includes learning basics about the group & historical and current struggles)

    • African American/Black (racism)

    • Jewish (antisemitism)

    • Disabilities/Disabled (ableism)

    • Women (sexism)

    • Arab American (racism, arabophobia, xenophobia)

    • Asian/Pacific American (racism, anti-Asian)

    • Military (anti-militarism)

    • LGBTQIA+ (homophobia, transphobia)

    • Elderly (ageism, elder abuse)

    • Immigrants/Refugees (xenophobia)

    • Undocumented (xenophobia)

    • Hispanic/LatinX (racism)

    • Native American/Indigenous (racism)

    • Veterans (ableism)

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Last update 5-14-25

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 General Format:

  • 11am to ~12pm

  • Parents sign-in child in RE room.

  • Children light chalice and share their Joys & Concerns 

  • Lesson topic introduced by Director of Religious Education or assistant.

  • Lesson presented utilizing a book, video, or other resource.

  • Discussion held on the topic to help children understand the content.

  • Extension activity may be provided such as a craft related to the topic.

  • Snack provided (related to topic when appropriate).

  • Free Play (games, toys, outside).

  • Sign-out. Parents may receive hand-out for the day’s lesson and can ask any questions regarding the content.

Religious Education Lesson Examples

Earth Day

We learned about the history of Earth Day and key areas to focus on to save the planet.

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Christianity-Easter

We learned about Jesus’s death and resurrection and the Christian holiday of Easter.

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Democracy

We learned about Democracy; what is it, who has it, and why is it a Unitarian Universalist principle.

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