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'''“Journey of Faith”''' is the theme for the 5th-grade Sunday School as it follows the students through a comprehensive exploration of key events in the Orthodox Church Liturgical Calendar, connecting them to the Nicene Creed. The lessons guide students on a spiritual journey of understanding and faith, deepening their knowledge of the significance of each event in the life of Jesus Christ and the Church. Through these lessons, students not only learn about the Liturgical Calendar but also how to apply these teachings to their daily lives, fostering a stronger connection to their faith and beliefs.
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* [Current NEAD 5th Grade Textbook]
 
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* [Grade 5 Learning Outcome Mappings (restricted view)]
 
  
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==Learning Outcomes==
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This list summarizes all the learning outcomes a child should know at the end of this Grade and at this age. For more information on this approach of "what a child should know?", we recommend reading  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rWF_kyNjYwHOs_yHMWt9YMik22tz-sLV/view?usp=sharing "The Goals and Objectives of Education in the Orthodox Church"], by Rev. Fr. Dr. Anton.
  
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===[[Annunciation of our Lord (Suboro)]]===
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G5.LO1 - Understand and reflect using the references in our Liturgical and prayer hymns about the significance of St. Mary's role in the Annunciation ([[Grade 5 Lesson 2|Lesson 2]])
  
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===[[Nativity of our Lord (Yeldo)]]===
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G5.LO2 - Examine the Nativity of our Lord. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 3|Lesson 3]])
  
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==Annunciation of our Lord (Suboro)==
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G5.LO3 - Identify incarnation as salvation. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 3|Lesson 3]])
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1 - Understand and reflect using the references in our Liturgical and prayer hymns about the significance of St. Mary's role in the Annunciation
 
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==Nativity of our Lord (Yeldo)==
 
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1 - Examine the Nativity of our Lord.
 
  
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2 - Identify incarnation as salvation.
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G5.LO4 - Establish a solid understanding that Jesus is fully man and fully God. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 3|Lesson 3]])
  
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3 - Establish solid understanding that Jesus is fully man and fully God.
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===[[Circumcision/Naming of our Lord (Gazurthe)]]===
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==Circumcision/Naming of our Lord (Gazurthe)==
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G5.LO5 - Interpret how circumcision was a covenant in the Old Testament. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 4|Lesson 4]])
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1 - Interpret how circumcision was a covenant in the Old Testament.
 
  
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2 - Explore the deeper meaning of the name(s) of Jesus.
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G5.LO6 - Explore the deeper meaning of the name(s) of Jesus. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 4|Lesson 4]])
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==Baptism of our Lord (Denaha)==
 
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1 - Examine how Denaha is not just a historical event but the manifestation of the Holy Trinity.   
 
  
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2 - Explain how the blessing of the water symbolizes the purification and redemption of the entire fallen world.
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===[[Baptism of our Lord (Denaha)]]===
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==Presentation in the Temple (Ma'altho)==
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G5.LO7 - Examine how Denaha is not just a historical event but the manifestation of the Holy Trinity. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 5|Lesson 5]])
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1 - Analyze the Icon of the Presentation in the Temple.
 
  
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2 - Correlate the Presentation to the Temple to the bringing of children to the Church for the first
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G5.LO8 - Explain how the blessing of the water symbolizes the purification and redemption of the entire fallen world. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 5|Lesson 5]])
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3 - Dramatise Saints Simeon and Anna.
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===[[Presentation in the Temple (Ma'altho)]]===
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G5.LO9 - Analyze the Icon of the Presentation in the Temple. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 6|Lesson 6]])
  
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4 - Breakdown St. Simeon's words to St. Mary and relate to what St. Mary must have gone through as the Mother of our Lord.
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G5.LO10 - Correlate the Presentation to the Temple to the bringing of children to the Church for the first time. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 6|Lesson 6]])
  
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5 - Investigate why doves were brought to be offered.
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G5.LO11 - Dramatise Saints Simeon and Anna. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 6|Lesson 6]])
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==Triumphal Entry of our Lord into Jerusalem (Ooshaino)==
 
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1 - Explore how the Triumphal Entry fulfills Old Testament prophesy.
 
  
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2 - Explore the event in Biblical context and salvific history.
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G5.LO12 - Breakdown St. Simeon's words to St. Mary and relate to what St. Mary must have gone through as the Mother of our Lord. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 6|Lesson 6]])
  
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3 - Explore the differences of a king riding on a horse vs Christ riding in on a donkey.
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G5.LO13 - Investigate why doves were brought to be offered. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 6|Lesson 6]])
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==Passover (Pesaho)==
 
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1 - Relate the Feast of Passover to the Angel of Death passing over the Children of Israel and the children of Israel passing over the Red sea.
 
  
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2 - Examine how through Passover the children of Israel were delivered from bondage and supression to freedom and deliverance.
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===[[Entry of our Lord into Jerusalem (Ooshaino)]]===
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G5.LO14 - Explore how the Triumphal Entry fulfills Old Testament prophecy. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 7|Lesson 7]])
  
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3 - Examine how the lamb of God takes away the sin of the world in the context of the Feast of Passover.
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G5.LO15 - Explore the event in Biblical context and salvific history. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 7|Lesson 7]])
  
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4 - Identify the importance of the blood of the lamb on door posts in connection with the Feast of Passover.
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G5.LO16 - Explore the differences between a king riding on a horse and Christ riding on a donkey. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 7|Lesson 7]])
  
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5 - Examine the significance of Jesus celebrating Holy Qurbana.
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===[[Passover (Pesaha)]]===
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G5.LO17 - Relate the Feast of Passover to the Angel of Death passing over the Children of Israel and the children of Israel passing over the Red Sea. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 8|Lesson 8]])
  
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6 - Explain how washing of the feet symbolizes the humility of Jesus.
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G5.LO18 - Examine how, through Passover, the children of Israel were delivered from bondage and suppression to freedom and deliverance. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 8|Lesson 8]])
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==Great Friday (A'rubtho Rabtho Dazqeephutho)==
 
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1 - Summarize the events of each hour of Holy/Great Friday.
 
  
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2 - Examine why Jesus took on Death for our sake.
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G5.LO19 - Examine how the lamb of God takes away the sin of the world in the context of the Feast of Passover. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 8|Lesson 8]])
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==Holy Saturday (Shabtho d'sbartho)==
 
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1 - Associate the narrative where Joseph and Nicodemus receive the Trisagion Prayer from the Holy Angels with local Syriac tradition.
 
  
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2 - Explain how Jesus died a real death on the Cross, but at no point in time before, during, or after does He stop being God.
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G5.LO20 - Identify the importance of the blood of the lamb on doorposts in connection with the Feast of Passover. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 8|Lesson 8]])
  
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3 - Interpret how Holy Saturday connects with Sabbath, the day of rest in the story of Creation.    
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G5.LO21 - Examine the significance of Jesus celebrating Holy Qurbana. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 8|Lesson 8]])
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==Ressurection (Qyomtho)==
 
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1 - Analyze the verse from the Maneetho of Mar Severios ("He trampled death by His death and destroyed our death").
 
  
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2 - Understand and analyze the references of how Christ brings life in the hymns of the Resurrection
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G5.LO22 - Explain how washing of the feet symbolizes the humility of Jesus. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 8|Lesson 8]])
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Liturgy and Qymtha morning prayers.
 
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==Ascension (Sooloqo)==
 
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1 - Analyze Ascension through Scripture, Icons, and Liturgical prayers/hymns.
 
  
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2 - Contrast the theology in the Icon of Ascension with that of the common Western painting.
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===[[Great Friday (Arubtho Rabtho Dazqeephutho)]]===
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==Pentecost (Siom Boorke)==
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G5.LO23 - Summarize the events of each hour of Holy/Great Friday. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 9|Lesson 9]])
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1 - Explain Apostolic Succession in relation to Pentecost .
 
  
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2 - Examine the meaning of the sprinkling of water.
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G5.LO24 - Examine why Jesus took on Death for our sake. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 9|Lesson 9]])
  
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3 - Investigate the meaning behind the tongues of fire.
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===[[Holy Saturday (Shabtho d'sbartho)]]===
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G5.LO25 - Associate the narrative where Joseph and Nicodemus receive the Trisagion Prayer from the Holy Angels with local Syriac tradition. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 10|Lesson 10]])
  
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4 - Discuss the sending out to preach the universal Gospel after Pentecost.
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G5.LO26 - Explain how Jesus died a real death on the Cross, but at no point in time before, during, or after does He stop being God. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 10|Lesson 10]])
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==Transfiguration (Mtale)==
 
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1 - Illustrate how Transfiguration is a symbol of sanctification.
 
  
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2 - Explore how Transfiguration is manifestation of the Holy Trinity.
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G5.LO27 - Interpret how Holy Saturday connects with Sabbath, the day of rest in the story of Creation. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 10|Lesson 10]])
  
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3 - Analyze the icon of the Transfiguration.
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===[[Resurrection (Qyamtha)]]===
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==Assumption/Dormition of the Theotokos (Shoonoyo)==
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G5.LO28 - Analyze the verse from the Maneetho of Mar Severios ("He trampled death by His death and destroyed our death"). ([[Grade 5 Lesson 11|Lesson 11]])
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1 - Explain the significance of Jesus entrusting St. Mary to St. John the Evangelist: "Woman, this is your son and Here is your mother", as well as perceive about St. Mary's life in Ephesus with St. John
 
  
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2 - Identify St. Mary in connection with her death and translation/assumption unto heaven.
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G5.LO29 - Understand and analyze the references to how Christ brings life in the hymns of the Resurrection Liturgy and Qymtha morning prayers. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 11|Lesson 11]])
  
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3 - Capture the Tradition of St. Thomas visiting St. Mary’s body midair and the gifting of her girdle to him, while coming from India followed by St. Thomas' arrival in Jerusalem and the discovery of the empty tomb
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===[[Ascension (Sooloqo)]]===
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G5.LO30 - Analyze Ascension through Scripture, Icons, and Liturgical prayers/hymns. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 12|Lesson 12]])
  
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4 - Discover that St. Mary’s body was buried and angels carried her body to heaven.
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G5.LO31 - Contrast the theology in the Icon of Ascension with that of the common Western painting. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 12|Lesson 12]])
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==Feast of the Holy Cross (Sleebo)==
 
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1 - Interpret the Feast of the Holy Cross.
 
  
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2 - Explain the presence of the Holy Cross in the Old Testament
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===[[Pentecost (Siom Boorke)]]===
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G5.LO32 - Explain Apostolic Succession in relation to Pentecost. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 13|Lesson 13]])
  
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3 - Understand and interpret Discovery of the Holy Cross by Queen Helena.
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G5.LO33 - Examine the meaning of the sprinkling of water. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 13|Lesson 13]])
  
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4 - Recognize how "The Holy Cross is a sign of peace, a sign of victory, by the Holy Cross we all are saved and in it we all glory".
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G5.LO34 - Investigate the meaning behind the tongues of fire. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 13|Lesson 13]])
  
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5 - Explain how the Holy Cross is protection from all evil.
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G5.LO35 - Discuss the sending out to preach the universal Gospel after Pentecost. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 13|Lesson 13]])
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==Liturgical Calendar==
 
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1 - Examine how the Liturgical Calendar helps us grow as Christians.
 
  
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2 - Discuss the different grades of Feasts.
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===[[Transfiguration (Mtale)]]===
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G5.LO36 - Illustrate how Transfiguration is a symbol of sanctification. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 14|Lesson 14]])
  
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3 - Contrast West Syriac Liturgical calendar with that of other Orthodox Churches.
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G5.LO37 - Explore how Transfiguration is the manifestation of the Holy Trinity. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 14|Lesson 14]])
  
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4 - Explain the importance of the Liturgical calender in the Orthodox Church, and give an overview of the seasons of the Church.
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G5.LO38 - Analyze the icon of the Transfiguration. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 14|Lesson 14]])
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===[[Assumption/Dormition of the Theotokos (Shoonoyo)]]===
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G5.LO39 - Explain the significance of Jesus entrusting St. Mary to St. John the Evangelist: "Woman, this is your son, and here is your mother", as well as perceive St. Mary's life in Ephesus with St. John. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 15|Lesson 15]])
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G5.LO40 - Identify St. Mary in connection with her death and translation/assumption into heaven. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 15|Lesson 15]])
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G5.LO41 - Capture the Tradition of St. Thomas visiting St. Mary’s body midair and the gifting of her girdle to him, while coming from India, followed by St. Thomas' arrival in Jerusalem and the discovery of the empty tomb. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 15|Lesson 15]])
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G5.LO42 - Discover that St. Mary’s body was buried, and angels carried her body to heaven. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 15|Lesson 15]])
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===[[Feast of the Holy Cross (Sleeba)]]===
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G5.LO43 - Interpret the Feast of the Holy Cross. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 16|Lesson 16]])
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G5.LO44 - Explain the presence of the Holy Cross in the Old Testament. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 16|Lesson 16]])
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G5.LO45 - Understand and interpret the discovery of the Holy Cross by Queen Helena. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 16|Lesson 16]])
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G5.LO46 - Recognize how "The Holy Cross is a sign of peace, a sign of victory, by the Holy Cross we all are saved and in it we all glory". ([[Grade 5 Lesson 16|Lesson 16]])
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G5.LO47 - Explain how the Holy Cross is a protection from all evil. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 16|Lesson 16]])
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===[[Liturgical Calendar]]===
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G5.LO48 - Examine how the Liturgical Calendar helps us grow as Christians. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 1|Lesson 1]])
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G5.LO49 - Discuss the different grades of Feasts. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 1|Lesson 1]])
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G5.LO50 - Contrast the West Syriac Liturgical calendar with that of other Orthodox Churches. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 1|Lesson 1]])
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G5.LO51 - Explain the importance of the Liturgical calendar in the Orthodox Church, and give an overview of the seasons of the Church. ([[Grade 5 Lesson 1|Lesson 1]])

Latest revision as of 00:43, 6 September 2025


“Journey of Faith” is the theme for the 5th-grade Sunday School as it follows the students through a comprehensive exploration of key events in the Orthodox Church Liturgical Calendar, connecting them to the Nicene Creed. The lessons guide students on a spiritual journey of understanding and faith, deepening their knowledge of the significance of each event in the life of Jesus Christ and the Church. Through these lessons, students not only learn about the Liturgical Calendar but also how to apply these teachings to their daily lives, fostering a stronger connection to their faith and beliefs.

Learning Outcomes

This list summarizes all the learning outcomes a child should know at the end of this Grade and at this age. For more information on this approach of "what a child should know?", we recommend reading "The Goals and Objectives of Education in the Orthodox Church", by Rev. Fr. Dr. Anton.

Annunciation of our Lord (Suboro)

G5.LO1 - Understand and reflect using the references in our Liturgical and prayer hymns about the significance of St. Mary's role in the Annunciation (Lesson 2)

Nativity of our Lord (Yeldo)

G5.LO2 - Examine the Nativity of our Lord. (Lesson 3)

G5.LO3 - Identify incarnation as salvation. (Lesson 3)

G5.LO4 - Establish a solid understanding that Jesus is fully man and fully God. (Lesson 3)

Circumcision/Naming of our Lord (Gazurthe)

G5.LO5 - Interpret how circumcision was a covenant in the Old Testament. (Lesson 4)

G5.LO6 - Explore the deeper meaning of the name(s) of Jesus. (Lesson 4)

Baptism of our Lord (Denaha)

G5.LO7 - Examine how Denaha is not just a historical event but the manifestation of the Holy Trinity. (Lesson 5)

G5.LO8 - Explain how the blessing of the water symbolizes the purification and redemption of the entire fallen world. (Lesson 5)

Presentation in the Temple (Ma'altho)

G5.LO9 - Analyze the Icon of the Presentation in the Temple. (Lesson 6)

G5.LO10 - Correlate the Presentation to the Temple to the bringing of children to the Church for the first time. (Lesson 6)

G5.LO11 - Dramatise Saints Simeon and Anna. (Lesson 6)

G5.LO12 - Breakdown St. Simeon's words to St. Mary and relate to what St. Mary must have gone through as the Mother of our Lord. (Lesson 6)

G5.LO13 - Investigate why doves were brought to be offered. (Lesson 6)

Entry of our Lord into Jerusalem (Ooshaino)

G5.LO14 - Explore how the Triumphal Entry fulfills Old Testament prophecy. (Lesson 7)

G5.LO15 - Explore the event in Biblical context and salvific history. (Lesson 7)

G5.LO16 - Explore the differences between a king riding on a horse and Christ riding on a donkey. (Lesson 7)

Passover (Pesaha)

G5.LO17 - Relate the Feast of Passover to the Angel of Death passing over the Children of Israel and the children of Israel passing over the Red Sea. (Lesson 8)

G5.LO18 - Examine how, through Passover, the children of Israel were delivered from bondage and suppression to freedom and deliverance. (Lesson 8)

G5.LO19 - Examine how the lamb of God takes away the sin of the world in the context of the Feast of Passover. (Lesson 8)

G5.LO20 - Identify the importance of the blood of the lamb on doorposts in connection with the Feast of Passover. (Lesson 8)

G5.LO21 - Examine the significance of Jesus celebrating Holy Qurbana. (Lesson 8)

G5.LO22 - Explain how washing of the feet symbolizes the humility of Jesus. (Lesson 8)

Great Friday (Arubtho Rabtho Dazqeephutho)

G5.LO23 - Summarize the events of each hour of Holy/Great Friday. (Lesson 9)

G5.LO24 - Examine why Jesus took on Death for our sake. (Lesson 9)

Holy Saturday (Shabtho d'sbartho)

G5.LO25 - Associate the narrative where Joseph and Nicodemus receive the Trisagion Prayer from the Holy Angels with local Syriac tradition. (Lesson 10)

G5.LO26 - Explain how Jesus died a real death on the Cross, but at no point in time before, during, or after does He stop being God. (Lesson 10)

G5.LO27 - Interpret how Holy Saturday connects with Sabbath, the day of rest in the story of Creation. (Lesson 10)

Resurrection (Qyamtha)

G5.LO28 - Analyze the verse from the Maneetho of Mar Severios ("He trampled death by His death and destroyed our death"). (Lesson 11)

G5.LO29 - Understand and analyze the references to how Christ brings life in the hymns of the Resurrection Liturgy and Qymtha morning prayers. (Lesson 11)

Ascension (Sooloqo)

G5.LO30 - Analyze Ascension through Scripture, Icons, and Liturgical prayers/hymns. (Lesson 12)

G5.LO31 - Contrast the theology in the Icon of Ascension with that of the common Western painting. (Lesson 12)

Pentecost (Siom Boorke)

G5.LO32 - Explain Apostolic Succession in relation to Pentecost. (Lesson 13)

G5.LO33 - Examine the meaning of the sprinkling of water. (Lesson 13)

G5.LO34 - Investigate the meaning behind the tongues of fire. (Lesson 13)

G5.LO35 - Discuss the sending out to preach the universal Gospel after Pentecost. (Lesson 13)

Transfiguration (Mtale)

G5.LO36 - Illustrate how Transfiguration is a symbol of sanctification. (Lesson 14)

G5.LO37 - Explore how Transfiguration is the manifestation of the Holy Trinity. (Lesson 14)

G5.LO38 - Analyze the icon of the Transfiguration. (Lesson 14)

Assumption/Dormition of the Theotokos (Shoonoyo)

G5.LO39 - Explain the significance of Jesus entrusting St. Mary to St. John the Evangelist: "Woman, this is your son, and here is your mother", as well as perceive St. Mary's life in Ephesus with St. John. (Lesson 15)

G5.LO40 - Identify St. Mary in connection with her death and translation/assumption into heaven. (Lesson 15)

G5.LO41 - Capture the Tradition of St. Thomas visiting St. Mary’s body midair and the gifting of her girdle to him, while coming from India, followed by St. Thomas' arrival in Jerusalem and the discovery of the empty tomb. (Lesson 15)

G5.LO42 - Discover that St. Mary’s body was buried, and angels carried her body to heaven. (Lesson 15)

Feast of the Holy Cross (Sleeba)

G5.LO43 - Interpret the Feast of the Holy Cross. (Lesson 16)

G5.LO44 - Explain the presence of the Holy Cross in the Old Testament. (Lesson 16)

G5.LO45 - Understand and interpret the discovery of the Holy Cross by Queen Helena. (Lesson 16)

G5.LO46 - Recognize how "The Holy Cross is a sign of peace, a sign of victory, by the Holy Cross we all are saved and in it we all glory". (Lesson 16)

G5.LO47 - Explain how the Holy Cross is a protection from all evil. (Lesson 16)

Liturgical Calendar

G5.LO48 - Examine how the Liturgical Calendar helps us grow as Christians. (Lesson 1)

G5.LO49 - Discuss the different grades of Feasts. (Lesson 1)

G5.LO50 - Contrast the West Syriac Liturgical calendar with that of other Orthodox Churches. (Lesson 1)

G5.LO51 - Explain the importance of the Liturgical calendar in the Orthodox Church, and give an overview of the seasons of the Church. (Lesson 1)

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