Grade 10 Lesson 1

Grade 10 Lesson 1: One Christ, One Church

Learning Outcomes

Denominational Studies

• G10.LO18 - Compare and contrast the major differences between Orthodoxy and Catholicism, and Protestantism.
• G10.LO19 - Defend Orthodoxy when other denominations offer an "easier"/"less difficult" paths.
• G10.LO21 - Discuss "seeds" of truth (Justin Martyr) in other faiths/denominations.
• G10.LO22 - Defend closed communion.
• G10.LO23 - Create/Construct guidelines for attending other Churches while not conflicting with Orthodox tradition.

Malankara Orthodox Church History

G10.LO12 - Malankara Orthodox Church History Summarize the different denominations in India and their origin.

Oriental Orthodox Church History

G10.LO14 - Oriental Orthodox Church History Explore the presence of Oriental Orthodox Churches in the WCC and other Conferences.

Councils

G10.LO27 - Councils Distinguish/contrast between Conciliar Approach of Orthodoxy and the involvement in the ecumenical movement (WCC, NCC).

Textbook Lesson

• Lesson 1 Textbook PDF

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Lesson Resources

• Bible Verses
  • (1 Corinthians 11:27) “Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.”
  • (Romans 12:4-5) “For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.”

• Videos
  • What is Christian Unity?, Steven Christoforou with Fr Andrew Stephen Damick (Be the Bee #141, Y2AM, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America)
  • Why Orthodox Christians Practice Closed Communion?, Khouria Frederica Mathewes-Green (Theoria)

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