01-14-2018
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
R.E. Building – Rooms 6, 7 & 8


All Work Has Honor

Our belief in the inherent worth and dignity of all people tells us everyone has the right to dignity of work—that is, the ability to earn a decent livelihood; a work environment that supports one’s safety, health and self-respect; and appreciation for the value one’s work brings to us all. Yet, as a society we tend to value some jobs more than others—even though we know that when a person’s work is disrespected, undervalued or taken for granted, both they and their community suffer.

This session teaches the concept of dignity of work and makes children aware of their own work, whatever it consists of. They hear a story, “Beautiful Hands,” about a child ashamed of her work-worn hands until a teacher articulates how her hands show the beauty of physical work. Children refine their understanding of dignity of work by examining and discussing photographs of children at labor. In Faith in Action, they engage in an advocacy project that promotes a fair minimum wage and universal dignity of work.

 

Take Home

Play Monopoly or Life as a family, noticing the ways the game confers status and power on players. When a player achieves or loses wealth or power by a roll of the dice, what message is implied? How are these games like, and unlike, real life?

 

Check it out: Session 14