Readers' Theater: Illustration of a story told by Tony Campolo. The last gladiator competition in the Roman Coliseum was defeated by a little monk who was courageous enough to follow God's direction.
All: (heads down)
One: (looking through a dictionary) Courage: The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty. (turn head)
Two: (imitate holding a gun) Danger!
Three: (grab ankle) Pain!
Four: (show muscle) with firmness
Five: (hand out) without fear
One: (close book) bravery. So…
Two: (step into line) Take
Three: (step into line) Courage.
Four: (step into line) Be strong
Five: (step into line) and courageous.