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JPIC Corner is a monthly social justice E-Newsletter of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. It is sent free of charge to persons who ask to receive it. JPIC stands for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation.
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4. To s e rv e a n d g ua r d t h e e a rt h • S e s s i o n 1 • L i g h t 4
Session Guide Notes
Use name tags if the group
Opening Activities (10 minutes) members don’t know each other.
Reading the Scriptures
If possible, read the passage in darkness or ask participants to close their eyes.
Read aloud or invite a participant to read aloud Genesis 1:1-5 using a Bible or the
Participant Handout for Session 1. After time for quiet reflection, ask:
• As you listened to the description of the first day of creation, in your
imagination what did you hear, see, smell, taste or touch?
• In our culture, how are light and dark used figuratively—not literally?
• What connotations with these words are positive? Which are negative?
Prayer
After the discussion, invite the group to pray. Begin with an invitation like “Let us
pray” or “The Lord be with you.” Then pray this prayer from the Episcopal Book
of Common Prayer, p. 827: Or use one of the alternate
prayers from the Environmental
Almighty and everlasting God, you made the universe with all its marvelous Prayers handout.
order, its atoms, worlds, and galaxies, and the infinite complexity of living
creatures: Grant that, as we probe the mysteries of your creation, we may
come to know you more truly, and more surely fulfill our role in your eternal
purpose; in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Note: If you wish, in any session you may substitute for the opening or the closing
prayer one of the alternate environmental prayers found on the reproducible
handout Some Environmental Prayers.
Check-in
It is important to welcome participants and to provide some time for personal
introductions. If the group is large (more than 12 people), divide it into smaller
groups (about 6-8 per group). Invite each participant in the group(s) to share Be aware of the time and keep
the sharing brief.
their name and a little bit about why they are interested in this study.
Ask them to keep their sharing to a few sentences to allow time for others to speak
and for the material to be covered. To close, introduce yourself and share your
interest in the study. Remember—our personal story is integral to understanding
and opens up the opportunity for relationship building and respect.
5. To s e rv e a n d g ua r d t h e e a rt h • S e s s i o n 1 • L i g h t 5
Exploration Activities (30-40 minutes) Notes
Scripture (20-25 minutes)
Break the group into smaller groups of 3-4 participants. Provide each group with
at least one Bible, some scrap paper and a pen or pencil. Give each group a copy
of the pre-printed Bible reference lists and questions (found on the reproducible Use the handout Scripture
handout Scripture Questions for Small Groups). Explain that each group will Questions for Small Groups.
have a set of Bible references and one or two specific questions to consider (some
groups may have the same as others depending on group size).
Allow 8-10 minutes for groups to look up their verses and reflect on the questions.
Encourage them to read a little before and after the specific verses to help with
context. Tell the groups that they will have the opportunity to share their verses
and findings with the large group at the end of the given time. Here are the
questions each group will explore and discuss.
Group 1: Gospels (John 8:12 and 9:5; Matthew 5:16)
• How do you interpret these references to light and darkness in the gospels?
• What does it mean to “let your light shine” or that Jesus is the light?
• Can you think of any connections between the light in these passages and
the light created on the first day of creation?
Group 2: the Letters (Ephesians 5:8-14a; 1 John 1:5-7, 2:9-11)
• What does it mean to live in the light?
• How should one do this?
• How might you do this better?
• Can you think of any connections between the light in these passages and
the light created on the first day of creation?
Group 3: Psalms (Psalm 139:11-12; 119:105)
• What is the light that each of these psalms is referring to?
• Can you think of any connections between the light in these passages and
the light created on the first day of creation?
Call the large group back together and invite participants to share their verses
and reflections.
Environmental Concerns (10-15 minutes)
Using the information in the Participant Handout for Session 1, briefly review Use the Participant Handout for
the description of the problems of energy consumption and light pollution. This Session 1 for background.
might be done best and will be more interactive if you ask participants to explain
their understanding of the issues and problems. Remember to connect these
problems with day one of the creation story. Ask:
• What action steps can you do in the short and the long-term to be more
mindful of that which God provided on day one of creation?
• What can we as a parish do?