Difference between revisions of "4th Grade"

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==Holy Confession==
 
==Holy Confession==
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1 - Understand what Confession and Repentance are.
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2 - Understand the role of a priest in Confession.
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3 - Relate the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Loving Father) to Confession.
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==Burial==
 
==Burial==
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1 - Discuss how remembrance of the departed is an act of love.
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2 - Outline and illustrate the funeral service.
  
 
==Consecration of the Church==
 
==Consecration of the Church==
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1 - Compare and Contrast the House of God (Consecrated Church) Vs. House of Prayer (Non-Consecrated Church).
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2 - Outline the four parts of the consecration of the Church, especially laying of the foundation stone of the Church.
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3 - Understand why the Church is oriented East-West and why we face East during Prayer.
  
 
==Circumcision/Naming of our Lord==
 
==Circumcision/Naming of our Lord==
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1 - Relate that the Naming of our Lord is always celebrated on January 1 because this is the 8th day of birth. 
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2 - Understand it is a continuation of Jewish tradition.
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3 - Indicate this is when babies in Jewish tradition would be given their names.
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4 - Identify the name "Jesus" means savior.
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==Resurrection==
 
==Resurrection==

Revision as of 01:18, 30 June 2021

Holy Matrimony

1 - Understand the meaning of Holy Matrimony.

2 - Learn about the two parts of the service of Holy Matrimony.

3 - Introduce the symbolism behind the minnu and manthrakodi.


Holy Confession

1 - Understand what Confession and Repentance are.

2 - Understand the role of a priest in Confession.

3 - Relate the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Loving Father) to Confession.


Burial

1 - Discuss how remembrance of the departed is an act of love.

2 - Outline and illustrate the funeral service.

Consecration of the Church

1 - Compare and Contrast the House of God (Consecrated Church) Vs. House of Prayer (Non-Consecrated Church).

2 - Outline the four parts of the consecration of the Church, especially laying of the foundation stone of the Church.

3 - Understand why the Church is oriented East-West and why we face East during Prayer.

Circumcision/Naming of our Lord

1 - Relate that the Naming of our Lord is always celebrated on January 1 because this is the 8th day of birth.

2 - Understand it is a continuation of Jewish tradition.

3 - Indicate this is when babies in Jewish tradition would be given their names.

4 - Identify the name "Jesus" means savior.


Resurrection

Ascension

Pentecost

Transfiguration

Dormition

Fasting

Church Fathers

Denominational Studies

Syriac Liturgical Tradition

Holy Scriptures