All Saints Day Spotlight Script

1. Warm-Up: What's a Hero? (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Good morning, everyone! To kick things off today, I want you to think about someone you consider a hero. This could be someone in your family, a historical figure, a character from a book or movie, or even someone in our community. What qualities do they possess that make them a hero in your eyes? Take a moment to think about it."

(Allow students a moment to think.)

Teacher: "Who would like to share their hero and explain what makes them heroic?"

(Call on a few students. Guide the discussion to focus on qualities like courage, kindness, perseverance, selflessness, etc.)

Teacher: "That's great! It seems like heroes often embody qualities that inspire us to be better. Today, we're going to learn about a special day dedicated to celebrating many such inspiring individuals."

2. Introduction to All Saints Day (10 minutes)

Teacher: "(Display All Saints Day Spotlight Slide Deck - Slide 3). Today, we're going to talk about All Saints Day. Has anyone heard of it before?"

(Allow for brief responses.)

Teacher: "All Saints Day is a special day observed on November 1st, where we remember and honor all the known and unknown saints who have lived lives of remarkable faith and goodness. It's a day to celebrate their contributions and be inspired by their examples. It's a time to reflect on what it means to live a life that truly makes a difference."

Teacher: "(Display All Saints Day Spotlight Slide Deck - Slide 4). So, who exactly are 'saints' in this context? When we talk about saints, we're talking about people who have lived lives of extraordinary goodness, faith, and service. They inspire us with their courage, kindness, and devotion. Saints show us how to live a life that makes a positive difference in the world. They aren't necessarily perfect, but they consistently tried their best to live good lives and help others."

Teacher: "(Display All Saints Day Spotlight Slide Deck - Slide 5). Let's look at a few examples. We have St. Francis of Assisi, known for his love of nature and caring for the poor. St. Joan of Arc, a brave leader and a young woman of incredible faith. And Mother Teresa, who dedicated her life to helping the poorest people in the world. What qualities do you think these saints shared? How did they make a difference?"

(Facilitate a short discussion, linking back to the 'hero' discussion.)

3. Saint Spotlight Card Activity (10 minutes)

Teacher: "(Display All Saints Day Spotlight Slide Deck - Slide 6). Now it's your turn to shine a 'spotlight' on a saint! You're each going to create a Saint Spotlight Card. You can choose one of the saints we just discussed, or if you know of another saint you admire, you can choose them. If you need some ideas, I have a few short biographies here or you can do a quick search on your devices for inspiration."

Teacher: "On your index card, please include:

• The Saint's Name (clearly written)
• A Key Virtue or Quality they embodied (like courage, kindness, wisdom, generosity)
• What they are known for (a brief, one-sentence description of their main contribution or life's work)
• An image or symbol that represents them (you can draw this if you like!)."

Teacher: "Take your time and be creative! Think about what truly made your chosen saint special. When you're done, these cards will become part of our class All Saints Day Bulletin Board, where we can celebrate all these amazing lives."

(Distribute index cards and art supplies. Circulate to provide support and answer questions.)

4. Share & Reflect (5 minutes)

Teacher: "(Display All Saints Day Spotlight Slide Deck - Slide 7). Alright, let's bring it back together. Who would like to share their Saint Spotlight Card with the class and tell us about the saint they chose?"

(Call on a few students to share their cards and what they learned.)

Teacher: "Thank you for sharing your wonderful cards! As we wrap up, remember that All Saints Day is about celebrating lives lived with extraordinary goodness and faith. These individuals show us that anyone can make a positive impact. How do you think you can show some of these 'saint-like' qualities, like kindness, courage, or generosity, in your own lives this week?"

(Allow for a few brief student responses or ask them to ponder this question silently.)

Teacher: "Excellent job today, everyone! Your cards look fantastic and will make an inspiring bulletin board."

What's a Hero? Warm-Up

Think about someone you consider a hero.

This could be:

• A family member
• A historical figure
• A character from a book or movie
• Someone in your community

1. Who is your hero?

2. What qualities do they possess that make them a hero in your eyes?

3. How do they inspire you?

Saint Spotlight Card

Choose a saint that inspires you (from our discussion or one you know!).

Create a special card to highlight their amazing life.

Instructions:

1. Saint's Name: Write the name of your chosen saint clearly at the top.

2. Key Virtue/Quality: What was a main admirable quality of this saint? (e.g., Courage, Kindness, Wisdom, Generosity, Perseverance, Service)

3. Known For: In one or two sentences, describe what this saint is famous for or how they made a difference in the world.

4. Image/Symbol: Draw a simple picture or symbol that represents your saint or their work. You can use markers, colored pencils, or just a pencil.

Your Saint Spotlight Card will look something like this:

[Your Saint's Name Here]

Key Virtue:

Known For:

[Draw Image/Symbol Here]

These cards will be displayed on our classroom All Saints Day Bulletin Board!