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* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q9ho5wfMTT4sPZC1v_w5se8gKoNS_5XG/view?usp=sharing Current DSWA 12th Grade Textbook]
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'''“Our Life in the World to Come”''' is the overarching theme of the 12th Grade Sunday School as it delves into the significance of key Christian beliefs and teachings related to eschatology, salvation, Christian living, and the Church’s role in preparing believers for the promised eternal life. The lessons emphasize the connection between our present actions and beliefs with the future reality of the world to come, as articulated in the Nicene Creed. Through exploring topics such as ascension, Pentecost, stewardship, and love for marginalized groups, the book guides readers to understand the transformative power of faith in shaping our lives in preparation for the promised eternal life with God.
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* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Udx30p-OCo85VhYZVRGfSDbyzP4czWGS/view?usp=sharing Current NEAD 12th Grade Textbook]
 
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* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_KbMgQBwJFk55w1ERUhED9_kjKOD6bndBBAqNNHWf1Y/edit?usp=sharing Grade 12 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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===[[Mental Health]]===
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==Final Judgment==
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[[G12.LO1]] - Defend that the Church's spiritual disciplines and sacraments are medicines and remedies for life in a fallen world.
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1 - Discuss how our Final Judgement and our Salvation is both Faith and Works, and that the debate of "Faith vs Works" is not one that the Orthodox Church partakes.
 
  
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2 - Validate that Christ is the only Judge, and that we as Orthodox Christians do not judge others.
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[[G12.LO2]] - Perceive the signs of positive and negative behaviors and influences.
  
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3 - Reframe how Final Judgment is not legalistic and a form of punishment, but rather a consequence of our choices.
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[[G12.LO3]] - Formulate realistic expectations of life beyond high school and appraise personal life & academic choices.
  
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4 - Deduce that if God is merciful and does not judge legalistically, then neither should we.
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[[G12.LO4]] - Dispute negative and unhealthy conceptions of body image
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==Church==
 
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1 - Defend the existence and function of your Church.
 
  
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2 - Explain how Church is the place where Sacraments are fulfilled.
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[[G12.LO5]] - Develop techniques to identify stress, ways to mitigate its effects, and methods to heal from stress.
  
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3 - Explain how the Church is not a secular institution, but based on the model of communion and love. The Church is essential for the spiritual growth of every Christian.
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G12.LO6 - Identify and relate the impacts of shame and guilt and what are appropriate and inappropriate responses and reactions.
  
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4 - Dissect the quote, "Wherever the Church is, there is also the Spirit of God, and wherever the Spirit of God is, there is the Church and the fullness of grace." - St. Ireneaus
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[[G12.LO7]] - Evaluate for the impact of social media on mental health and take ownership of that evaluation to make responsible choices when using social media.
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==Circumcision/Naming of our Lord (Gazurthe)==
 
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1 - Interpret the connection between Old Testament typology and Christ.
 
  
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2 - Discover how circumcision was a symbol of the covenant between God and Abraham.
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===[[Church]]===
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[[G12.LO8]] - Defend the existence and function of your Church.
  
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3 - Elaborate on how the Covenant was fulfilled in Christ.
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[[G12.LO9]] - Explain how the Church is the place where Sacraments are fulfilled.
  
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4 - Explain how Baptism has replaced circumcision.
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[[G12.LO10]] - Explain how the Church is not a secular institution, but based on the model of communion and love. The Church is essential for the spiritual growth of every Christian.
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==Ascension (Sooloqo)==
 
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1 - Interpret the feast of Ascension through Scripture, Icons, and Liturgical prayers/hymns.
 
  
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2 - Discuss the significance of the number 40.
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G12.LO11 - Dissect the quote, "Wherever the Church is, there is also the Spirit of God, and wherever the Spirit of God is, there is the Church and the fullness of grace." - St. Ireneaus
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==Pentecost (Siom Boorke)==
 
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1 - Summarize how Pentecost relates to the Birth of the Church.
 
  
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2 - Defend the gifts of the Spirit, including the gift of tongues in the biblical and historical context.
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===[[Christian Ethics]]===
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G12.LO12 - Defend the Orthodox stance on ethical issues when the society we live in may not have the same foundation that we have.
  
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3 - Interpret the significance and discover the meaning of the 3 parts of the service of Pentecost.
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===[[Mission and Evangelism]]===
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==Feast of the Holy Cross (Sleebo)==
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[[G12.LO13]] - Deduct that, at the core, one experiences salvation/healing in the Church and then invites others to that same healing/salvation.
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1 - Propose how humility of the Cross is the power of the cross which evil in its pride cannot bear.
 
  
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2 - Identify how the Cross is the presence of Christ as well as that of the Gospel.
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G12.LO14 - Describe the various styles of evangelism and their efficacy in modern-day society.
  
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3 - Associate the narrative of the legend of King Abgar with local Syriac tradition.
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G12.LO15 - Perceive the mission of the MOSC in America.
  
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4 - Develop understanding of the exaltation of the Cross.
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G12.LO16 - Discuss the reasoning behind the practice of closed communion.
  
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5 - Dissect the Kuklion of the Holy Cross.
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===[[Christian Stewardship]]===
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==Holy Scriptures==
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G12.LO17 - Evaluate stewardship versus consumerism.
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1 - Justify how the Holy Scripture is our Tradition.
 
  
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2 - Elaborate on why the Church has precedence to the Scripture.
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G12.LO18 - Evaluate how Christian stewardship can overcome examples of bad stewardship.
  
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3 - Familiarize the use of Scripture in the Holy Qurbana.
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G12.LO19 - Discuss our social and spiritual responsibility as Christian stewards.
  
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4 - Examine the process through which the Old and New Testaments were canonized.
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G12.LO20 - Conclude that stewardship is the expression of charity and love
  
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5 - Examine the "Lost Gospels" and other Early Texts.
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G12.LO21 - Elaborate on how stewardship guides the management of money and our talents.
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==Mission and Evangelism==
 
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1 - Deduct that, at the core, one experiences salvation/healing in the Church and then invites others to that same healing/salavtion.
 
  
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2 - Describe the various styles of evangelism and their efficacy in modern day society.
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===[[Diversity and Inclusion]]===
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G12.LO22 - Discuss the Christian response on LGBTQ, racial and gender equality, standing with the victims of abuse, and prison ministry.
  
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3 - Perceive the mission of the MOSC in America.
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G12.LO23 - Be able to develop and support an argument that accounts for needs and concerns of marginalized groups that builds on the foundation of our Christian theology that God is love and that others are to know Christ not just by our words but through our actions.
  
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4 - Discuss the reasoning behind the practice of closed communion.
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G12.LO24 - Acknowledge and affirm that our Orthodox Faith embraces all people including those beyond our community as we see and know today.
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==Syriac Liturgical Tradition==
 
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1 - Analyze the basic Structure of Holy Qurbana as well as other feasts from the perspective of Syriac Liturgical Tradition.
 
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==Diversity and Inclusion==
 
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1 - Discuss the Christian response on LGBTQ, racial and gender equality, standing with the victims of abuse, and prison ministry.
 
  
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2 - Be able to develop and support an argument that accounts for needs and concerns of marginalized groups that builds on the foundation of our Christian theology that God is love and that others are to know Christ not just by our words but through our actions.
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G12.LO25 - Analyze and critique how our methods, goals, and actions are always focused on Christ even as we participate within political, social, and legal change movements.
  
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3 - Acknowledge and affirm that our Orthodox Faith embraces all people including those beyond our community as we see and know today.
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===[[Scripture]]===
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G12.LO26 - Justify how the Holy Scripture is our Tradition.
  
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4 - Analyze and critique how our methods, goals, and actions are always focused on Christ even as we participate within political, social, and legal change movements (John 15:19).
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G12.LO27 - Elaborate on why the Church has precedence to the Scripture.
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==Christian Stewardship==
 
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1 - Evaluate stewardship versus consumerism.
 
  
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2 - Evaluate how Christian stewardship can overcome examples of bad stewardship.
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G12.LO28 - Familiarize the use of Scripture in the  Holy Qurbana.
  
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3 - Discuss our social and spiritual responsibility as Christian stewards.
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G12.LO29 - Examine the process through which the Old and New Testaments were canonized.
  
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4 - Conclude that stewardship is the expression of charity and love.
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G12.LO30 - Examine the "Lost Gospels" and other Early Texts.
  
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5 - Elaborate on how stewardship guides management of money and our talents.
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===[[Sanctity of Life]]===
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==Sanctity of Life ==
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G12.LO31 - Apply the intrinsic value of the Sanctity of Life to the issues of Suicide, Euthanasia, IVF, Contraception and Abortion.
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1 - Apply the intrinsic value of Sanctity of Life to the issues of Suicide, Euthanesia, IVF, Premarital Sex, Contraception and Abortion.
 
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==Mental Health==
 
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1 - Defend that the Church's spiritual disciplines and sacraments are medicines and remedies for life in a fallen world.
 
  
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2 - Perceive the signs of positive and negative behaviors and influences.
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===[[Pentecost (Siom Boorke)]]===
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G12.LO32 - Summarize how Pentecost relates to the Birth of the Church.
  
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3 - Formulate realistic expectations of life beyond high school and appraise personal life & academic choices.
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G12.LO33 - Defend the gifts of the Spirit, including the gift of tongues in the biblical and historical context.
  
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4 - Dispute negative and unhealthy conceptions of body image
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G12.LO34 - Interpret the significance and discover the meaning of the 3 parts of the service of Pentecost.
  
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5 - Develop techniques to identify stress, ways to mitigate their effects, and methods to heal from stress.
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===[[Feast of the Holy Cross (Sleeba)]]===
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G12.LO35 - Propose how humility of the Cross is the power of the cross which evil in its pride cannot bear.
  
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6 - Identify and relate the impacts of shame and guilt and what are appropriate and inappropriate responses and reactions.
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G12.LO36 - Identify how the Cross is the presence of Christ as well as that of the Gospel.
  
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7. Evaluate for the impact of social media on mental health and take ownership of that evaluation to make responsible choices when using social media.
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G12.LO37 - Associate the narrative of the legend of King Abgar with local Syriac tradition.
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==Christian Ethics==
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1 - Defend the Orthodox stance on ethical issues when the society we live in may not have the same foundation that we have.
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G12.LO38 - Develop an understanding of the exaltation of the Cross.
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G12.LO39 - Dissect the Kuklion of the Holy Cross.
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===[[Final Judgment]]===
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G12.LO40 - Discuss how our Final Judgement and our Salvation is both Faith and Works, and that the debate of "Faith vs Works" is not one that the Orthodox Church partakes.
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G12.LO41 - Validate that Christ is the only Judge, and that we as Orthodox Christians do not judge others.
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G12.LO42 - Reframe how Final Judgment is not legalistic and a form of punishment, but rather a consequence of our choices.
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G12.LO43 - Deduce that if God is merciful and does not judge legalistically, then neither should we.
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===[[Circumcision/Naming of our Lord (Gazurthe)]]===
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G12.LO44 - Interpret the connection between Old Testament typology and Christ.
 +
 
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G12.LO45 - Discover how circumcision was a symbol of the covenant between God and Abraham.
 +
 
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G12.LO46 - Elaborate on how the Covenant was fulfilled in Christ.
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G12.LO47 - Explain how Baptism has replaced circumcision.
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===[[Ascension (Sooloqo)]]===
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G12.LO48 - Interpret the feast of Ascension through Scripture, Icons, and Liturgical prayers/hymns.
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G12.LO49 - Discuss the significance of the number 40.
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===[[Syriac Liturgical Traditions]]===
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G12.LO50 - Analyze the basic Structure of Holy Qurbana as well as other feasts from the perspective of Syriac Liturgical Tradition.

Latest revision as of 19:23, 22 February 2025


“Our Life in the World to Come” is the overarching theme of the 12th Grade Sunday School as it delves into the significance of key Christian beliefs and teachings related to eschatology, salvation, Christian living, and the Church’s role in preparing believers for the promised eternal life. The lessons emphasize the connection between our present actions and beliefs with the future reality of the world to come, as articulated in the Nicene Creed. Through exploring topics such as ascension, Pentecost, stewardship, and love for marginalized groups, the book guides readers to understand the transformative power of faith in shaping our lives in preparation for the promised eternal life with God.

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.

Mental Health

G12.LO1 - Defend that the Church's spiritual disciplines and sacraments are medicines and remedies for life in a fallen world.

G12.LO2 - Perceive the signs of positive and negative behaviors and influences.

G12.LO3 - Formulate realistic expectations of life beyond high school and appraise personal life & academic choices.

G12.LO4 - Dispute negative and unhealthy conceptions of body image

G12.LO5 - Develop techniques to identify stress, ways to mitigate its effects, and methods to heal from stress.

G12.LO6 - Identify and relate the impacts of shame and guilt and what are appropriate and inappropriate responses and reactions.

G12.LO7 - Evaluate for the impact of social media on mental health and take ownership of that evaluation to make responsible choices when using social media.

Church

G12.LO8 - Defend the existence and function of your Church.

G12.LO9 - Explain how the Church is the place where Sacraments are fulfilled.

G12.LO10 - Explain how the Church is not a secular institution, but based on the model of communion and love. The Church is essential for the spiritual growth of every Christian.

G12.LO11 - Dissect the quote, "Wherever the Church is, there is also the Spirit of God, and wherever the Spirit of God is, there is the Church and the fullness of grace." - St. Ireneaus

Christian Ethics

G12.LO12 - Defend the Orthodox stance on ethical issues when the society we live in may not have the same foundation that we have.

Mission and Evangelism

G12.LO13 - Deduct that, at the core, one experiences salvation/healing in the Church and then invites others to that same healing/salvation.

G12.LO14 - Describe the various styles of evangelism and their efficacy in modern-day society.

G12.LO15 - Perceive the mission of the MOSC in America.

G12.LO16 - Discuss the reasoning behind the practice of closed communion.

Christian Stewardship

G12.LO17 - Evaluate stewardship versus consumerism.

G12.LO18 - Evaluate how Christian stewardship can overcome examples of bad stewardship.

G12.LO19 - Discuss our social and spiritual responsibility as Christian stewards.

G12.LO20 - Conclude that stewardship is the expression of charity and love

G12.LO21 - Elaborate on how stewardship guides the management of money and our talents.

Diversity and Inclusion

G12.LO22 - Discuss the Christian response on LGBTQ, racial and gender equality, standing with the victims of abuse, and prison ministry.

G12.LO23 - Be able to develop and support an argument that accounts for needs and concerns of marginalized groups that builds on the foundation of our Christian theology that God is love and that others are to know Christ not just by our words but through our actions.

G12.LO24 - Acknowledge and affirm that our Orthodox Faith embraces all people including those beyond our community as we see and know today.

G12.LO25 - Analyze and critique how our methods, goals, and actions are always focused on Christ even as we participate within political, social, and legal change movements.

Scripture

G12.LO26 - Justify how the Holy Scripture is our Tradition.

G12.LO27 - Elaborate on why the Church has precedence to the Scripture.

G12.LO28 - Familiarize the use of Scripture in the Holy Qurbana.

G12.LO29 - Examine the process through which the Old and New Testaments were canonized.

G12.LO30 - Examine the "Lost Gospels" and other Early Texts.

Sanctity of Life

G12.LO31 - Apply the intrinsic value of the Sanctity of Life to the issues of Suicide, Euthanasia, IVF, Contraception and Abortion.

Pentecost (Siom Boorke)

G12.LO32 - Summarize how Pentecost relates to the Birth of the Church.

G12.LO33 - Defend the gifts of the Spirit, including the gift of tongues in the biblical and historical context.

G12.LO34 - Interpret the significance and discover the meaning of the 3 parts of the service of Pentecost.

Feast of the Holy Cross (Sleeba)

G12.LO35 - Propose how humility of the Cross is the power of the cross which evil in its pride cannot bear.

G12.LO36 - Identify how the Cross is the presence of Christ as well as that of the Gospel.

G12.LO37 - Associate the narrative of the legend of King Abgar with local Syriac tradition.

G12.LO38 - Develop an understanding of the exaltation of the Cross.

G12.LO39 - Dissect the Kuklion of the Holy Cross.

Final Judgment

G12.LO40 - Discuss how our Final Judgement and our Salvation is both Faith and Works, and that the debate of "Faith vs Works" is not one that the Orthodox Church partakes.

G12.LO41 - Validate that Christ is the only Judge, and that we as Orthodox Christians do not judge others.

G12.LO42 - Reframe how Final Judgment is not legalistic and a form of punishment, but rather a consequence of our choices.

G12.LO43 - Deduce that if God is merciful and does not judge legalistically, then neither should we.

Circumcision/Naming of our Lord (Gazurthe)

G12.LO44 - Interpret the connection between Old Testament typology and Christ.

G12.LO45 - Discover how circumcision was a symbol of the covenant between God and Abraham.

G12.LO46 - Elaborate on how the Covenant was fulfilled in Christ.

G12.LO47 - Explain how Baptism has replaced circumcision.

Ascension (Sooloqo)

G12.LO48 - Interpret the feast of Ascension through Scripture, Icons, and Liturgical prayers/hymns.

G12.LO49 - Discuss the significance of the number 40.

Syriac Liturgical Traditions

G12.LO50 - Analyze the basic Structure of Holy Qurbana as well as other feasts from the perspective of Syriac Liturgical Tradition.

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