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'''“Our Family in Church”''' is the theme for the 4th Grade. A story of the George family’s journey in learning and experiencing Orthodox Christian practices within their Church community. They uncover great mysteries, explore true worship, understand the Resurrection, remember the Church Fathers and Mothers, and delve into the significance of the Holy Bible and Holy Matrimony. The family’s story connects with the Nicene Creed and highlights the importance of faith, tradition, and community in their lives. The title captures the essence of their shared experiences, growth, and learning in the context of their Orthodox faith and church involvement. | '''“Our Family in Church”''' is the theme for the 4th Grade. A story of the George family’s journey in learning and experiencing Orthodox Christian practices within their Church community. They uncover great mysteries, explore true worship, understand the Resurrection, remember the Church Fathers and Mothers, and delve into the significance of the Holy Bible and Holy Matrimony. The family’s story connects with the Nicene Creed and highlights the importance of faith, tradition, and community in their lives. The title captures the essence of their shared experiences, growth, and learning in the context of their Orthodox faith and church involvement. | ||
| − | ==[[Holy Matrimony]]== | + | ==Learning Outcomes== |
| + | ===[[Holy Matrimony]]=== | ||
G4.LO1 - Understand the meaning of Holy Matrimony. | G4.LO1 - Understand the meaning of Holy Matrimony. | ||
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G4.LO3 - Introduce the symbolism behind the minnu and manthrakodi. | G4.LO3 - Introduce the symbolism behind the minnu and manthrakodi. | ||
| − | ==[[Holy Confession]]== | + | ===[[Holy Confession]]=== |
G4.LO4 - Understand what Confession and Repentance are. | G4.LO4 - Understand what Confession and Repentance are. | ||
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G4.LO6 - Relate the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Loving Father) to Confession. | G4.LO6 - Relate the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Loving Father) to Confession. | ||
| − | ==[[Burial]]== | + | ===[[Burial]]=== |
G4.LO7 - Discuss how remembrance of the departed is an act of love. | G4.LO7 - Discuss how remembrance of the departed is an act of love. | ||
G4.LO8 - Outline and illustrate the funeral service. | G4.LO8 - Outline and illustrate the funeral service. | ||
| − | ==[[Consecration of the Building of the Church]]== | + | ===[[Consecration of the Building of the Church]]=== |
G4.LO9 - Compare and Contrast the House of God (Consecrated Church) Vs. House of Prayer (Non-Consecrated Church). | G4.LO9 - Compare and Contrast the House of God (Consecrated Church) Vs. House of Prayer (Non-Consecrated Church). | ||
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G4.LO11 - Understand why the Church is oriented East-West and why we face East during Prayer. | G4.LO11 - Understand why the Church is oriented East-West and why we face East during Prayer. | ||
| − | ==[[Circumcision/Naming of our Lord (Gazurthe)]]== | + | ===[[Circumcision/Naming of our Lord (Gazurthe)]]=== |
G4.LO12 - Relate that the Naming of our Lord is always celebrated on January 1 because this is the 8th day of birth. | G4.LO12 - 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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G4.LO15 - Identify the name "Jesus" means savior. | G4.LO15 - Identify the name "Jesus" means savior. | ||
| − | ==[[Ascension (Sooloqo)]]== | + | ===[[Ascension (Sooloqo)]]=== |
G4.LO16 - Describe the Feast of Ascension. | G4.LO16 - Describe the Feast of Ascension. | ||
G4.LO17 - Identify the symbolism in the Ascension icon. | G4.LO17 - Identify the symbolism in the Ascension icon. | ||
| − | ==[[Pentecost (Siom Boorke)]]== | + | ===[[Pentecost (Siom Boorke)]]=== |
G4.LO18 - Know that Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday. | G4.LO18 - Know that Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday. | ||
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G4.LO20 - Recognize the meanings of the icon of Pentecost. | G4.LO20 - Recognize the meanings of the icon of Pentecost. | ||
| − | ==[[Transfiguration (Mtale)]]== | + | ===[[Transfiguration (Mtale)]]=== |
G4.LO21 - Know that Transfiguration is celebrated on August 6th. | G4.LO21 - Know that Transfiguration is celebrated on August 6th. | ||
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G4.LO24 - Introduce the icon of the Transfiguration. | G4.LO24 - Introduce the icon of the Transfiguration. | ||
| − | ==[[Assumption/Dormition of the Theotokos (Shoonoyo)]]== | + | ===[[Assumption/Dormition of the Theotokos (Shoonoyo)]]=== |
G4.LO25 - Know that St. Mary was a regular human being and she is not a goddess. | G4.LO25 - Know that St. Mary was a regular human being and she is not a goddess. | ||
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G4.LO28 - Understand the importance of Shunoyo Fast. | G4.LO28 - Understand the importance of Shunoyo Fast. | ||
| − | ==[[Fasting and Prayer]]== | + | ===[[Fasting and Prayer]]=== |
G4.LO29 - Define what is fasting. | G4.LO29 - Define what is fasting. | ||
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G4.LO31 - Identify the five canonical (obligatory) fasts. | G4.LO31 - Identify the five canonical (obligatory) fasts. | ||
| − | ==[[Denominational Studies]]== | + | ===[[Denominational Studies]]=== |
G4.LO32 - Understand that not everyone has the same faith and beliefs as we have. | G4.LO32 - Understand that not everyone has the same faith and beliefs as we have. | ||
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G4.LO34 - Know that we only receive sacraments in the Oriental Orthodox Churches. | G4.LO34 - Know that we only receive sacraments in the Oriental Orthodox Churches. | ||
| − | ==[[Syriac Liturgical Traditions]]== | + | ===[[Syriac Liturgical Traditions]]=== |
G4.LO35 - Understand the basic context of Liturgy as well as liturgical tradition. | G4.LO35 - Understand the basic context of Liturgy as well as liturgical tradition. | ||
| − | ==[[Monasticism]]== | + | ===[[Monasticism]]=== |
G4.LO36 - Define what is Monasticism. | G4.LO36 - Define what is Monasticism. | ||
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G4.LO38 - Illustrate how the life of St. John the Baptist exemplifies monasticism. | G4.LO38 - Illustrate how the life of St. John the Baptist exemplifies monasticism. | ||
| − | ==[[Scripture]]== | + | ===[[Scripture]]=== |
G4.LO39 - Identify the major sections of the Bible. | G4.LO39 - Identify the major sections of the Bible. | ||
G4.LO40 - Familiarize the use of Scripture in the Holy Qurbana. | G4.LO40 - Familiarize the use of Scripture in the Holy Qurbana. | ||
| − | ==[[Church Fathers]]== | + | ===[[Church Fathers]]=== |
G4.LO41 - Explain how Church Fathers are great teachers and leaders of the Holy Church. who taught the faith through prayerful meditations and contemplation. | G4.LO41 - Explain how Church Fathers are great teachers and leaders of the Holy Church. who taught the faith through prayerful meditations and contemplation. | ||
Revision as of 16:47, 12 October 2024
“Our Family in Church” is the theme for the 4th Grade. A story of the George family’s journey in learning and experiencing Orthodox Christian practices within their Church community. They uncover great mysteries, explore true worship, understand the Resurrection, remember the Church Fathers and Mothers, and delve into the significance of the Holy Bible and Holy Matrimony. The family’s story connects with the Nicene Creed and highlights the importance of faith, tradition, and community in their lives. The title captures the essence of their shared experiences, growth, and learning in the context of their Orthodox faith and church involvement.
Learning Outcomes
Holy Matrimony
G4.LO1 - Understand the meaning of Holy Matrimony.
G4.LO2 - Learn about the two parts of the service of Holy Matrimony.
G4.LO3 - Introduce the symbolism behind the minnu and manthrakodi.
Holy Confession
G4.LO4 - Understand what Confession and Repentance are.
G4.LO5 - Understand the role of a priest in Confession.
G4.LO6 - Relate the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Loving Father) to Confession.
Burial
G4.LO7 - Discuss how remembrance of the departed is an act of love.
G4.LO8 - Outline and illustrate the funeral service.
Consecration of the Building of the Church
G4.LO9 - Compare and Contrast the House of God (Consecrated Church) Vs. House of Prayer (Non-Consecrated Church).
G4.LO10 - Outline the four parts of the consecration of the Church, especially laying of the foundation stone of the Church.
G4.LO11 - Understand why the Church is oriented East-West and why we face East during Prayer.
Circumcision/Naming of our Lord (Gazurthe)
G4.LO12 - Relate that the Naming of our Lord is always celebrated on January 1 because this is the 8th day of birth.
G4.LO13 - Understand it is a continuation of Jewish tradition.
G4.LO14 - Indicate this is when babies in Jewish tradition would be given their names.
G4.LO15 - Identify the name "Jesus" means savior.
Ascension (Sooloqo)
G4.LO16 - Describe the Feast of Ascension.
G4.LO17 - Identify the symbolism in the Ascension icon.
Pentecost (Siom Boorke)
G4.LO18 - Know that Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday.
G4.LO19 - Understand the Tower of Babel in relation to Pentecost.
G4.LO20 - Recognize the meanings of the icon of Pentecost.
Transfiguration (Mtale)
G4.LO21 - Know that Transfiguration is celebrated on August 6th.
G4.LO22 - Identify main characters in the story (Jesus, Peter, James, John, Moses, Elijah).
G4.LO23 - Identify main events of the story.
G4.LO24 - Introduce the icon of the Transfiguration.
Assumption/Dormition of the Theotokos (Shoonoyo)
G4.LO25 - Know that St. Mary was a regular human being and she is not a goddess.
G4.LO26 - Recognize that we do not worship St. Mary, rather venerate her and seek for her intercession.
G4.LO27 - Know the significance of the date August 15th.
G4.LO28 - Understand the importance of Shunoyo Fast.
Fasting and Prayer
G4.LO29 - Define what is fasting.
G4.LO30 - Identify the different kinds of fasting.
G4.LO31 - Identify the five canonical (obligatory) fasts.
Denominational Studies
G4.LO32 - Understand that not everyone has the same faith and beliefs as we have.
G4.LO33 - Recognize that Orthodoxy is the continuation of the Ancient Church.
G4.LO34 - Know that we only receive sacraments in the Oriental Orthodox Churches.
Syriac Liturgical Traditions
G4.LO35 - Understand the basic context of Liturgy as well as liturgical tradition.
Monasticism
G4.LO36 - Define what is Monasticism.
G4.LO37 - Identify the different levels of monks.
G4.LO38 - Illustrate how the life of St. John the Baptist exemplifies monasticism.
Scripture
G4.LO39 - Identify the major sections of the Bible.
G4.LO40 - Familiarize the use of Scripture in the Holy Qurbana.
Church Fathers
G4.LO41 - Explain how Church Fathers are great teachers and leaders of the Holy Church. who taught the faith through prayerful meditations and contemplation.
G4.LO42 - Understand that participants of the Holy Synods, that defined and refuted the faith of the Church, are main Church Fathers.
G4.LO43 - Name some of the main Church Fathers.
