Grade 2 Lesson 9 Draft
Textbook
Learning Outcomes
Baptism of our Lord (Denaha)
- G2.LO24 - Know that Denaha is celebrated each year on January 6.
- G2.LO25 - Understand that the Feast of Theophany is the feast of Christ's baptism.
- G2.LO26 - Recognize the meanings of the icon of the Baptism of Our Lord.
Talmido Resources
- Bible verse:
- “...This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17
- Articles
- https://www.orthodoxroad.com/theophany-icon-explained/: Can discuss the icon in depth with class if appropriate and use this reference as a guide. (This is best to be left to teacher’s discretion as to whether children will be able to understand deeper concepts apart from simple recognition of symbols)
- The old testament prophecies about John the Baptist. “... ‘Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You. The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His paths straight.” Mark 1:2
