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'''“Made in His Image”''' is the theme for the 3rd-grade Sunday School, as it reflects a core teaching of the Church that all individuals are created in the image and likeness of God. The lessons explore various aspects of Christian faith, teachings, and practices, emphasizing the importance of imitating Christ and growing spiritually to become more like Him. The title not only highlights our foundational belief in humanity’s inherent connection to God but also serves as a reminder of the purpose of our existence - to reflect His image through our thoughts, actions, and relationships.
  
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==Learning Outcomes==
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==Life after Death==
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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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1 - Understand that death is our separation from this life and we continue to be alive with the  
 
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God.
 
  
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2 - Recognize that the Christians who died are called the departed. Therefore, we pray for them
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===[[Final Judgment]]===
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so that we and they are praying together to be with God.
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G3.LO1 - Understand that Christ will come again (Second Coming). ([[Grade 3 Lesson 3|Lesson 3]])
  
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3 - Understand that even after death the departed live because they have faith and so do we.  
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G3.LO2 - Associate that when Christ comes again the Final Judgment occurs. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 3|Lesson 3]])
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==Holy Qurbana==
 
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1 - Understand that Liturgy is the joyful "work of the people", and that together we prepare to
 
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join in communion with our Lord.
 
  
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2 - Model and practice the gestures of the Liturgy.
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G3.LO3 - Explain that the Final Judgment is for the living and the departed. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 3|Lesson 3]])
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==Holy Unction==
 
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1 - Understand the Sacrament of Holy Unction.
 
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==Presentation in the Temple (Ma'altho)==
 
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1 - Tell the story of the Presentation of the Lord into the Temple.
 
  
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2 - Identify Saints Simeon, Anna, Mary and Joseph.
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G3.LO4 - Introduce that the Final Judgment is not a punishment but the consequence of our sinfulness and refusal to return to God. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 3|Lesson 3]])
  
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3 - Explain the Temple and what it meant.
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===[[Life after Death]]===
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==Triumphal Entry of our Lord into Jerusalem (Ooshaino)==
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G3.LO5 - Understand that death is our separation from this life, and we continue to be alive with God. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 16|Lesson 16]])
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1 - Understand that Hosanna and Palm Sunday are the same feast commemorating the entry of our Lord into Jerusalem.
 
  
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2 - Identify that Hosanna is the start of Holy Week.
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G3.LO6 - Recognize that the Christians who died are called the departed. Therefore, we pray for them so that we and they are praying together to be with God. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 10|Lesson 10]])
  
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3 - Understand that Christ displays His humility when he rode on a donkey.
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G3.LO7 - Understand that even after death, the departed live because they have faith and so do we. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 10|Lesson 10]])
  
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4 - Define the word Ooshaino/Hosanna
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G3.LO8 - Learn the prayer: "Oh! Merciful Lord, renew Your creation on the day of resurrection ..." ([[Grade 3 Lesson 16|Lesson 16]])
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==Passover (Pesaho)==
 
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1 - Understand the story of Passover.
 
  
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2 - Know that the Passover falls on a Thursday.
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===[[Holy Unction]]===
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G3.LO9 - Understand the Sacrament of Holy Unction. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 6|Lesson 6]])
  
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3 - Understand that the Passover was the Thursday before Good Friday and Feast of Holy Resurrection.
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G3.LO10 - Recognize the significance of the Oil of Anointing. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 6|Lesson 6]])
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==Great Friday (A'rubtho Rabtho Dazqeephutho)==
 
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1 - Explore the liturgy of Great Friday.
 
  
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2 - Listen to and learn some Hymns of Great Friday.
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===[[Presentation in the Temple (Ma'altho)]]===
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G3.LO11 - Tell the story of the Presentation of the Lord into the Temple. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 5|Lesson 5]])
  
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3 - Express our submission and devotion by bowing before God and before the Holy Cross.
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G3.LO12 - Identify Saints Simeon, Anna, Mary and Joseph. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 5|Lesson 5]])
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==Holy Saturday (Shabtho d'sbartho)==
 
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1 - Identify that Holy Saturday is the day after Good Friday and before the Resurrection.     
 
  
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2 - Understand that Holy Saturday is the day that Jesus went to Hades and preached to all the departed.
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G3.LO13 - Explain the Temple and what it meant. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 5|Lesson 5]])
  
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3 - Recognize that this is a day when all the departed are remembered in the Church.
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G3.LO14 - Know that Mayaltho is celebrated on February 2nd because it is 40 days after the Birth of Christ. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 5|Lesson 5]])
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==Ressurection (Qyomtho)==
 
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1 - Explain how Jesus defeated death by His death and Resurrection.
 
  
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2 - Connect the Incarnation (Christmas) to the Resurrection (Easter).
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===[[Entry of our Lord into Jerusalem (Ooshaino)]]===
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G3.LO15 - Understand that Hosanna and Palm Sunday are the same feast commemorating the entry of our Lord into Jerusalem. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 11|Lesson 11]])
  
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3 - Understand that Jesus defeated death because He did not sin.
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G3.LO16 - Identify that Hosanna is the start of Holy Week. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 11|Lesson 11]])
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==Sin==
 
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1 - Define Sin.
 
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==Councils==
 
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1 - Observe how we resolve disagreements in the church.
 
  
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2 - Discuss the role of a council, local and ecumenical in resolving issues in the Church.    
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G3.LO17 - Understand that Christ displays His humility when he rode on a donkey. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 11|Lesson 11]])
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==Malankara Orthodox Church History==
 
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1 - Know that St. Thomas came to India in AD 52 and established 8 churches.
 
  
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G3.LO18 - Define the word Ooshaino/Hosanna. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 11|Lesson 11]])
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==Final Judgment==
 
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1 - Understand that Christ will come again (Second Coming).
 
  
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2 - Associate that when Christ comes again the Final Judgment occurs.
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G3.LO19 - Identify the significance of palm leaves/throwing flowers. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 11|Lesson 11]])
  
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3 - Explain that Final Judgment is for the living and the departed.
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===[[Passover (Pesaha)]]===
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==Life after Death==
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G3.LO20 - Understand the story of Passover. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 12|Lesson 12]])
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1 - Understand that death is our separation from this life and we continue to be alive with the  
 
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God.
 
  
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2 - Recognize that the Christians who died are called the departed. Therefore, we pray for them
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G3.LO21 - Know that the Passover falls on a Thursday. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 12|Lesson 12]])
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so that we and they are praying together to be with God.
 
  
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3 - Understand that even after death the departed live because they have faith and so do we.   
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G3.LO22 - Understand that the Passover was the Thursday before Good Friday and the Feast of Holy Resurrection. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 11|Lesson 11]])
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==Holy Qurbana==
 
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1 - Understand that Liturgy is the joyful "work of the people", and that together we prepare to
 
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join in communion with our Lord.
 
  
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2 - Model and practice the gestures of the Liturgy.
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G3.LO23 - Identify the significance of the Feast of Passover to Holy Qurbana. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 12|Lesson 12]])
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==Holy Unction==
 
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1 - Understand the Sacrament of Holy Unction.
 
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==Presentation in the Temple (Ma'altho)==
 
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1 - Tell the story of the Presentation of the Lord into the Temple.
 
  
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2 - Identify Saints Simeon, Anna, Mary and Joseph.
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===[[Great Friday (Arubtho Rabtho Dazqeephutho)]]===
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G3.LO24 - Explore the liturgy of Great Friday. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 13|Lesson 13]])
  
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3 - Explain the Temple and what it meant.
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G3.LO25 - Listen to and learn some Hymns of Great Friday. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 13|Lesson 13]])
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==Triumphal Entry of our Lord into Jerusalem (Ooshaino)==
 
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1 - Understand that Hosanna and Palm Sunday are the same feast commemorating the entry of our Lord into Jerusalem.
 
  
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2 - Identify that Hosanna is the start of Holy Week.
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G3.LO26 - Express our submission and devotion by bowing before God and before the Holy Cross. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 13|Lesson 13]])
  
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3 - Understand that Christ displays His humility when he rode on a donkey.
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G3.LO27 - Learn the song in the Holy Week Kauma "Lok Mor Theshubahtho" "Glory to You Lord Glory". ([[Grade 3 Lesson 13|Lesson 13]])
  
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4 - Define the word Ooshaino/Hosanna
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===[[Holy Saturday (Shabtho d'sbartho)]]===
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==Passover (Pesaho)==
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G3.LO28 - Identify that Holy Saturday is the day after Good Friday and before the Resurrection. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 10|Lesson 10]])
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1 - Understand the story of Passover.
 
  
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2 - Know that the Passover falls on a Thursday.
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G3.LO29 - Understand that Holy Saturday is the day that Jesus went to Hades and preached to all the departed. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 4|Lesson 4]])
  
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3 - Understand that the Passover was the Thursday before Good Friday and Feast of Holy Resurrection.
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G3.LO30 - Recognize that this is a day when all the departed are remembered in the Church. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 10|Lesson 10]])
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==Great Friday (A'rubtho Rabtho Dazqeephutho)==
 
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1 - Explore the liturgy of Great Friday.
 
  
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2 - Listen to and learn some Hymns of Great Friday.
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G3.LO31 - Explain why Holy Qurbana is celebrated on Holy Saturday. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 10|Lesson 10]])
  
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3 - Express our submission and devotion by bowing before God and before the Holy Cross.
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===[[Resurrection (Qyamtha)]]===
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==Holy Saturday (Shabtho d'sbartho)==
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G3.LO32 - Explain how Jesus defeated death by His death and Resurrection. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 14|Lesson 14]])
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1 - Identify that Holy Saturday is the day after Good Friday and before the Resurrection.      
 
  
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2 - Understand that Holy Saturday is the day that Jesus went to Hades and preached to all the departed.
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G3.LO33 - Connect the Incarnation (Christmas) to the Resurrection (Easter). ([[Grade 3 Lesson 14|Lesson 14]])
  
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3 - Recognize that this is a day when all the departed are remembered in the Church.
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G3.LO34 - Understand that Jesus defeated death because He did not sin. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 4|Lesson 4]])
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==Ressurection (Qyomtho)==
 
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1 - Explain how Jesus defeated death by His death and Resurrection.
 
  
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2 - Connect the Incarnation (Christmas) to the Resurrection (Easter).
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G3.LO35 - Understand parts of the Icon of the Resurrection. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 14|Lesson 14]])
  
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3 - Understand that Jesus defeated death because He did not sin.
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===[[Sin]]===
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==Sin==
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G3.LO36 - Define Sin. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 2|Lesson 2]])
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1 - Define Sin.
 
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==Councils==
 
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1 - Observe how we resolve disagreements in the church.
 
  
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2 - Discuss the role of a council, local and ecumenical in resolving issues in the Church.    
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G3.LO37 - Illustrate why sin causes us to be in disunion with God and our neighbor. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 7|Lesson 7]])
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==Malankara Orthodox Church History==
 
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1 - Know that St. Thomas came to India in AD 52 and established 8 churches.
 
  
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2 - Understand the Coonan Cross Oath.
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===[[Councils]]===
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G3.LO38 - Observe how we resolve disagreements in the Church. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 15|Lesson 15]])
  
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3 - Recognize that His Holiness the Catholicos (Bava Thirumeni) is successor to St. Thomas the Apostle.
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G3.LO39 - Discuss the role of a council, local, and ecumenical in resolving issues in the Church. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 15|Lesson 15]])
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==Oriental Orthodox Church History==
 
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1 - Introduce important fathers mentioned in the fifth (diptych) Thubden.
 
  
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2 - Name the members of the Oriental Orthodox family.
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G3.LO40 - Recognize the names of the councils of Nicea, Constantinople, and Ephesus. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 15|Lesson 15]])
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===[[Malankara Orthodox Church History]]===
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G3.LO41 - Know that St. Thomas came to India in AD 52 and established 8 churches. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 8|Lesson 8]])
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G3.LO42 - Understand the Coonan Cross Oath. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 8|Lesson 8]])
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G3.LO43 - Recognize that His Holiness the Catholicos (Bava Thirumeni) is successor to St. Thomas the Apostle. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 8|Lesson 8]])
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G3.LO44 - Identify the saints of our Church. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 9|Lesson 9]])
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===[[Oriental Orthodox Church History]]===
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G3.LO45 - Introduce important fathers mentioned in the fifth (diptych) Thubden. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 1|Lesson 1]])
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G3.LO46 - Name the members of the Oriental Orthodox family. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 15|Lesson 15]])
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G3.LO47 - Understand that we are in communion with Oriental Orthodox Churches. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 15|Lesson 15]])
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===[[Holy Qurbana]]===
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G3.LO48 - Understand that Liturgy is the joyful "work of the people", and that together we prepare to join in communion with our Lord. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 1|Lesson 1]])
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G3.LO49 - Model and practice the gestures of the Liturgy. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 12|Lesson 12]])
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G3.LO50 - Understand the structure and order of the Liturgy. ([[Grade 3 Lesson 12|Lesson 12]])

Latest revision as of 22:39, 4 November 2025


“Made in His Image” is the theme for the 3rd-grade Sunday School, as it reflects a core teaching of the Church that all individuals are created in the image and likeness of God. The lessons explore various aspects of Christian faith, teachings, and practices, emphasizing the importance of imitating Christ and growing spiritually to become more like Him. The title not only highlights our foundational belief in humanity’s inherent connection to God but also serves as a reminder of the purpose of our existence - to reflect His image through our thoughts, actions, and relationships.

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.

Final Judgment

G3.LO1 - Understand that Christ will come again (Second Coming). (Lesson 3)

G3.LO2 - Associate that when Christ comes again the Final Judgment occurs. (Lesson 3)

G3.LO3 - Explain that the Final Judgment is for the living and the departed. (Lesson 3)

G3.LO4 - Introduce that the Final Judgment is not a punishment but the consequence of our sinfulness and refusal to return to God. (Lesson 3)

Life after Death

G3.LO5 - Understand that death is our separation from this life, and we continue to be alive with God. (Lesson 16)

G3.LO6 - Recognize that the Christians who died are called the departed. Therefore, we pray for them so that we and they are praying together to be with God. (Lesson 10)

G3.LO7 - Understand that even after death, the departed live because they have faith and so do we. (Lesson 10)

G3.LO8 - Learn the prayer: "Oh! Merciful Lord, renew Your creation on the day of resurrection ..." (Lesson 16)

Holy Unction

G3.LO9 - Understand the Sacrament of Holy Unction. (Lesson 6)

G3.LO10 - Recognize the significance of the Oil of Anointing. (Lesson 6)

Presentation in the Temple (Ma'altho)

G3.LO11 - Tell the story of the Presentation of the Lord into the Temple. (Lesson 5)

G3.LO12 - Identify Saints Simeon, Anna, Mary and Joseph. (Lesson 5)

G3.LO13 - Explain the Temple and what it meant. (Lesson 5)

G3.LO14 - Know that Mayaltho is celebrated on February 2nd because it is 40 days after the Birth of Christ. (Lesson 5)

Entry of our Lord into Jerusalem (Ooshaino)

G3.LO15 - Understand that Hosanna and Palm Sunday are the same feast commemorating the entry of our Lord into Jerusalem. (Lesson 11)

G3.LO16 - Identify that Hosanna is the start of Holy Week. (Lesson 11)

G3.LO17 - Understand that Christ displays His humility when he rode on a donkey. (Lesson 11)

G3.LO18 - Define the word Ooshaino/Hosanna. (Lesson 11)

G3.LO19 - Identify the significance of palm leaves/throwing flowers. (Lesson 11)

Passover (Pesaha)

G3.LO20 - Understand the story of Passover. (Lesson 12)

G3.LO21 - Know that the Passover falls on a Thursday. (Lesson 12)

G3.LO22 - Understand that the Passover was the Thursday before Good Friday and the Feast of Holy Resurrection. (Lesson 11)

G3.LO23 - Identify the significance of the Feast of Passover to Holy Qurbana. (Lesson 12)

Great Friday (Arubtho Rabtho Dazqeephutho)

G3.LO24 - Explore the liturgy of Great Friday. (Lesson 13)

G3.LO25 - Listen to and learn some Hymns of Great Friday. (Lesson 13)

G3.LO26 - Express our submission and devotion by bowing before God and before the Holy Cross. (Lesson 13)

G3.LO27 - Learn the song in the Holy Week Kauma "Lok Mor Theshubahtho" "Glory to You Lord Glory". (Lesson 13)

Holy Saturday (Shabtho d'sbartho)

G3.LO28 - Identify that Holy Saturday is the day after Good Friday and before the Resurrection. (Lesson 10)

G3.LO29 - Understand that Holy Saturday is the day that Jesus went to Hades and preached to all the departed. (Lesson 4)

G3.LO30 - Recognize that this is a day when all the departed are remembered in the Church. (Lesson 10)

G3.LO31 - Explain why Holy Qurbana is celebrated on Holy Saturday. (Lesson 10)

Resurrection (Qyamtha)

G3.LO32 - Explain how Jesus defeated death by His death and Resurrection. (Lesson 14)

G3.LO33 - Connect the Incarnation (Christmas) to the Resurrection (Easter). (Lesson 14)

G3.LO34 - Understand that Jesus defeated death because He did not sin. (Lesson 4)

G3.LO35 - Understand parts of the Icon of the Resurrection. (Lesson 14)

Sin

G3.LO36 - Define Sin. (Lesson 2)

G3.LO37 - Illustrate why sin causes us to be in disunion with God and our neighbor. (Lesson 7)

Councils

G3.LO38 - Observe how we resolve disagreements in the Church. (Lesson 15)

G3.LO39 - Discuss the role of a council, local, and ecumenical in resolving issues in the Church. (Lesson 15)

G3.LO40 - Recognize the names of the councils of Nicea, Constantinople, and Ephesus. (Lesson 15)

Malankara Orthodox Church History

G3.LO41 - Know that St. Thomas came to India in AD 52 and established 8 churches. (Lesson 8)

G3.LO42 - Understand the Coonan Cross Oath. (Lesson 8)

G3.LO43 - Recognize that His Holiness the Catholicos (Bava Thirumeni) is successor to St. Thomas the Apostle. (Lesson 8)

G3.LO44 - Identify the saints of our Church. (Lesson 9)

Oriental Orthodox Church History

G3.LO45 - Introduce important fathers mentioned in the fifth (diptych) Thubden. (Lesson 1)

G3.LO46 - Name the members of the Oriental Orthodox family. (Lesson 15)

G3.LO47 - Understand that we are in communion with Oriental Orthodox Churches. (Lesson 15)

Holy Qurbana

G3.LO48 - Understand that Liturgy is the joyful "work of the people", and that together we prepare to join in communion with our Lord. (Lesson 1)

G3.LO49 - Model and practice the gestures of the Liturgy. (Lesson 12)

G3.LO50 - Understand the structure and order of the Liturgy. (Lesson 12)

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