Preparation: None

What you will do during class:
First, divide the children into groups of 4, 5 or 6 kids each. (A group of three is too small and seven may end up taking to long.) If possible, have the kids in each group sit together at separate tables, or at opposite ends, etc. Then tell the children to look around at everyone in their group, and have them write the first name of each member down the left-hand side of their piece of paper. Order is not important. Then, tell them to write down something nice about each person next to their name. What they write must be positive, not hurtful or degrading.

Example:

Once everyone has had a chance to write down something nice about each person in his or her group, have them pass their paper to the person on their right. Then, everyone is to find their name and read the comments the others wrote about them. After a few moments, have the children pass the paper again to the person on their right, and let everyone read what comments the others wrote about them. Repeat this until the paper gets back to the original author. The kids will be able to know what good things others think about them, and this will no doubt brighten their day.

Explain to the children that God is love, and Jesus is the example we have of love. Jesus saw people for who they really are. When we have Jesus in our heart, we can also see people the same way Jesus does, with love, compassion, kindness and concern.