Curriculum and Faith Formation Resources:
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Adult Education Study Guide
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Act Out: Empowering Youth to Heal a Hurting World
- Act Out is an intensive educational program for middle- and high-school students that brings the needs and hopes of the world together with the lives of youth, in a context framed by liturgy and filled with prophetic stories of Scripture. Below you will find a methodology statement of the program, three thematic modules on Malaria, Clean Water and Sanitation, and Hunger and Economic Opportunity. Each module is structured to conform to a 24-hour lock-in/retreat timeline, but is modifiable for other uses, such as weekly youth group meetings, camp programs or whatever else you can imagine!
- Methodology
- Malaria and NetsforLife®
- Clean Water and Sanitation for Camps/VBS
- Clean Water and Sanitation
- Hunger and Economic Opportunity
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Lesson 1: Real Heroes versus Rita Mosquito: A Children’s Program on Malaria
- This new teaching tool will introduce children to malaria, how it’s prevented and empower them to participate in the NetsforLife® Inspiration Fund. In this program, our goal is to invite children to share in the ministry of building a community of malaria prevention. This ministry truly is one of shared participation by people all over the world, and we seek your involvement and that of your children as partners in this ministry.
These materials are flexible, and you are encouraged to use all or part of them as best suits your parish, school or group. The program may be used for children ages 4 and up or for intergenerational groups. Options are provided for varying ages of children.
- Introduction – What’s the buzz?
- Lesson – The Lesson Plan: You’re Bit!
- Resources for Parents and Teachers
- 1. Notes for Parents and Teachers
2. Overview Flyer - PDF
3. Overview Flyer - Word Document
3. Frequently Asked Questions Sheet - Malaria
5. “Healing a Hurting World- Helping Friends Fight Malaria” Storybook
6. Activities and Coloring Sheets
7. Snack Selections
8. Further Reading Suggestions - Rita Mosquito Stickers - Round "No Mosquito" stickers for Avery 5294 labels - 2 1/2"
- Rita Mosquito Stickers - Black and White - Round "No Mosquito" stickers for Avery 5294 labels
- This new teaching tool will introduce children to malaria, how it’s prevented and empower them to participate in the NetsforLife® Inspiration Fund. In this program, our goal is to invite children to share in the ministry of building a community of malaria prevention. This ministry truly is one of shared participation by people all over the world, and we seek your involvement and that of your children as partners in this ministry.
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Lesson 2: Rita Mosquito Zeros In on Africa
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“Rita Mosquito Zeroes In on Africa” focuses on countries in sub-Saharan Africa where malaria is most endemic. As part of our Baptismal Covenant to seek and serve others in Christ, loving our neighbors as ourselves, we literally “seek out” our neighbors by learning where and how they live, who they are, and what challenges they face. Then, we can better know how they might be best served and loved.This lesson also seeks to help children place themselves in the context of the worldwide Body of Christ, the Church, and within the worldwide faith community. We encourage you and your participants to sample these brief but very worthwhile resources as a means of introducing our faith partners around the world.NOTE: Lesson 2 is a follow-up to the introductory module of this program, “Real Heroes versus Rita Mosquito.” It is assumed that children have been introduced to the challenge of malaria prevention and the use of bed nets before beginning this lesson. However, if you have not done so, we invite you to explore the first lesson of this program and to use the resources provided with that lesson.
- Introduction
- Lesson 2
- Additional Resources for Lesson 2
- 1. Storybook- “Rita Mosquito Zeroes In on
2. Country One Pagers
3. Activities, Games, and Coloring Sheets
4. Rita Mosquito Logo
6. Rita Mosquito Stickers - Round "No Mosquito" stickers for Avery 5294 labels - 2 1/2"
7. Rita Mosquito Stickers - Black and White - Round "No Mosquito" stickers for Avery 5294 labels - Evaluation
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Lesson 3: The Truth About Rita Mosquito
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This lesson, The Truth About Rita Mosquito, focuses on the science behind malaria, the approach to malaria prevention, and the power of truth in fighting and eliminating disease. Before we can effectively fight disease — or any other challenge in our lives — we need to understand the facts about what causes the problem and how it might be solved.Knowledge is power. A primary objective of this lesson is to give you the facts about malaria, so that you will be able to think about how you might be called to help with the issue of malaria prevention. Once we are aware of the needs of others, we may find ourselves called to assist in those very needs. This assistance can take the form of making a donation to NetsforLife®, consciousness-raising in our communities, praying for the needs of others, or simply making ourselves aware of serious the issues and challenges facing those in other parts of the world.NOTE: Lesson 3 is a follow-up to the introductory lesson of this program, “Real Heroes versus Rita Mosquito.” It is assumed that children and youth have been introduced to the challenge of malaria prevention and the use of bed nets before beginning this lesson. If you have not already done so, we invite you to first explore Lesson 1 of this program and use the resources provided with it.
- Introduction
- Lesson 3
- Children's Storybook - "The Truth About Rita Mosquito"
- Middle and High School Book - "Knowledge is power: The Truth About Malaria"
- Additional Resources Lesson 3
- 1. Name Badges
2. The Life Cycle of Rita Mosquito
3. Diorama instruction Sheet
4. Oral History Interview Form
5. Teach-In Guide
6. World Malaria Day Flyer
7. Mosquitos - Rita Mosquito Logo
- Rita Mosquito Stickers - Round "No Mosquito" stickers for use with Avery 5294 labels - 2 1/2"
- Rita Mosquito Stickers - Black and White - Round "No Mosquito" stickers for Avery 5294 labels
- Full Download of all activity sheets (minus stickers and logo)
- Full download of the curriculum and activites
- Evaluation
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Preschool Curriculum
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School Curriculum
- Educational Tool Kit
- Visual Tools
- World Malaria Day Resources
- Middle and High School Book - "Knowledge is power: The Truth About Rita Malaria"
- Rita Mosquito Stickers - Round "No Mosquito" stickers for use with Avery 5294 labels - 2 1/2"
- Rita Mosquito Stickers - Black and White - Round "No Mosquito" stickers for Avery 5294 labels
The NetsforLife® program partnership includes ExxonMobil, Standard Chartered Bank, the Coca-Cola Africa Foundation, Starr International Foundation, the J.C. Flowers Foundation, and Episcopal Relief & Development.
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