Prepare a "What is a Labyrinth" poster. On it, write a brief description of a labyrinth and its purpose (See Introduction) and include the following basic instructions:
1. Allow some space after the previous person before starting.
2. Walk slowly and quietly. Use your time in the labyrinth to think, meditate and feel closer to God.
3. If you need to pass someone, gently touch them on the shoulder and walk past. If you get touched, stop where you are to let the person pass.
4. Find your way to the center, then walk back out.
Suggest students think of a goal, such as helping a friend or achieving a better grade, before entering the labyrinth. Explain how the center of the labyrinth is the goal and if you focus while walking the labyrinth, you will achieve your goal. After everyone has walked the labyrinth, do this exercise as a group. Think of a universal goal such as world peace or eradicating poverty. Hold hands and walk the labyrinth together.
Lead a slow, expressive dance through the labyrinth. Invite the children to follow you one by one, mimicking your actions. Once finished, invite the child at the back to lead. If he or she does not want to, take the lead yourself and dance back out the labyrinth. Dance the labyrinth a second time, this time inviting the children to move however they wish.
Give each child a sheet of paper and pencil. Ask them to reflect on a time when they were hurt or have hurt someone else, then ask them to write about the incident or draw a picture to describe their feelings. Invite them to fold the paper and place it in the container if they would like to release their hurt. Ask them to walk the labyrinth, focusing on love, freedom and forgiveness.