Burst: World Religions is a 5-week program for youth groups that will help Christian teens better understand the religious beliefs and traditions of their Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, and Muslim friends, peers and neighbors; be aware of common misconceptions about each of these faith traditions; and gain a richer appreciation and deeper understanding of their own Christian faith.

Here you will find an assortment of supplemental resources for each session in Burst: World Religions, including links to relevant websites and printable handouts. These are organized by session with some notes on how each link or resource relates to that session.

Around the World
The "Around the World" Activity on page 9 suggests posting a blank map of the world on your meeting space or handing out copies of world maps to each participant. Outline maps for educational purposes are available at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Education Place.

Movie Night
The "Movie Night" activity on page 9 suggests watching the film Baraka. You can find additional information on this movie at the Internet Movie Database.

Hindu Temples in the United States
Looking for an expert for the "Dialogue With an Expert" activity? Use these links to find a Hindu temple in your community:

• "Hindu Temples in the United States of America" at www.shavaim.org


• "List of Hindu Temples in the United States" at Wikipedia

Deity I.D.
Click here to download the "Deity I.D." handout. Cut out the images (and names) and the descriptions of several major Hindu deities. Challenge the youth to match each image to the proper description.

Word Up: Hinduism
Click here to download the "Word Up: Hinduism" handout. Make one copy for each person and challenge the youth to match each Hindu term or concept to the proper definition or description.

Buddhist Temples in the United States
Looking for an expert for the "Dialogue With an Expert" activity? Use these links to find a Buddhist temple in your community:

• BuddhaNet's World Buddhist Directory


• "List of Buddhist Temples" at Wikipedia

The Four Noble Truths and The Eightfold Path
Click here for an outline of these essential Buddhist Teachings.

Word Up: Buddhism
Click here to download the "Word Up: Buddhism" handout. Make one copy for each person and challenge the youth to match each Buddhist term or concept to the proper definition or description.

Food and Music Ideas
Visit Thou Shall Snack for a list of kosher snack foods.

Jewish music in a variety of styles and from a variety of traditions is available from online music stores such as Jewish Music and jtunes.

Sabbath Supper: Cholent
Click here for a recipe for cholent (CHAW-luhnt), a traditional Shabbat dish of meat and beans.

Jewish Holidays and Festivals
Observing and celebrating holidays, festivals, and rituals is essential to Jewish life and faith. Click here to download a handout that gives youth a summary of some of the most important Jewish holidays, festivals, and rituals.

Word Up: Judaism
Click here to download the "Word Up: Judaism" handout. Since your youth will be observing Shabbat as a part of this session on Judaism, they must not write or erase anything. So, instead of giving the youth a copy of the handout and having them match terms and definitions with a pen or pencil, take time beforehand to cut apart the terms and definitions and have the youth match them by hand.

Mosques and Islamic Centers in the United States
Looking for an expert for the "Dialogue With an Expert" activity? Use these links to find a mosque or Islamic center in your community:

• "Mosques and Centers/United States" at The Muslims Internet Directory


• "List of Mosques in the United States" at Wikipedia

The Five Pillars of Islam
The Five Pillars of Islam are the five duties that are essential to practicing the Muslim faith. Click here to download a handout that gives a summary of each of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Word Up: Islam
Click here to download the "Word Up: Islam" handout. Make one copy for each person and challenge the youth to match each Muslim term or concept to the proper definition or description.