2nd Grade

Theotokos

1 - Generalize the life of St. Mary.

2 - Understand that she is the Mother of God.

3 - Recognize that she is an example for all of us to be like.

4 - Understand that she is the primary intercessor to Christ on our behalf.

5 - Recite Peace be with you Mary, full of Grace...

6 - Recognize that we are never too young to experience the Holy Spirit.

Holy Baptism

1 - Remember that Holy Baptism is one's entrance into the Church.

2 - Identify the major events associated with Baptism.

Holy Chrismation

1 - Understand the meaning of the word “Chrismation”.

2 - Understand Chrismation happens along with Holy Baptism.

3 - Understand the very special oil symbolizing the Holy Spirit.

4 - Recognize the connection between anointing and sanctification.

Holy Qurbana

1 - Understand the meaning of the words Holy Qurbana, Holy Eucharist, and Divine Liturgy.

2 - Recognize how the word "Communion" teaches us that we have a deeper interaction and relationship with each other and with God.

3 - Understand the Body and Blood of Christ is Real and not just bread and wine.

4 - Visualize the Holy Qurbana.

Annunciation

1 - Analyze the Icon of the Annunciation, and illustrate the important teachings of the Feast.

2 - Emphasize that it was St. Mary's humility and obedience that led her to accept the invitation from the angel Gabriel to be the Mother of God.

3 - Understand the "Peace to thee, Mary" prayer and relate it to the Annunciation.

Nativity

1 - Introduce the Nativity icon, and explain how Jesus was born in a cave and laid in a manger.

2 - Understand the importance and familiarize students about the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord.

3 - Emphasize that Jesus was fully man and fully God.

4 - Understand that Our Lord Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners.

Baptism of our Lord

1 - Know that Denaha is celebrated each year on January 6.

2 - Understand that the Feast of Theophany is the feast of Christ's baptism.

3 - Recognize the meanings of the icon of the Baptism of Our Lord.

Holy Scriptures

1 - Understand the importance of reading the Holy Scriptures and being obedient to God’s commands in the Holy Bible.

2 - Identify and distinguish between the 4 Gospels.

3 - Identify the Old Testament and New Testament and when they are read in Holy Qurbana.

Liturgical Calendar

1 - Define Liturgical Calendar and explain how it follows the life of Christ.

2 - Know that the reason we repeat the "cycle" each year is to better understand Christ.

3 - Define Feast, and talk about the Feasts of our Lord.

4 - Identify when the major Feasts of the Church fall on the calendar, and understand which are fixed and which are movable.

Symbolism

1 - Define symbols.

2 - Explore the different objects used in church symbolism.

3 - Know that all symbols in the Church point us toward Christ.

4 - Describe and demonstrate the gestures of the Holy Qurbana.

Sanctity of Life

1 - Understand that human life is holy and precious.

2 - Explain that all people are made in the image and likeness of God.

3 - Understand that all life comes from God.

Mental Health

1 - Relate that the Church cares and teaches about overall wellness as a means to find Fullness in Christ.

2 - Observe that God created us body, mind, and soul and we must do what we can to take care of it.

3 - Recognize that parents, teachers, and church leaders are resources for help during difficult times.

4 - Identify ways to deal with stress, sharing, friendships, tantrums.

Mission & Evangelism

1 - Understand that Jesus loves us and we share that love with others.

2 - Define mission and evangelism.

Angels

1 - Understand the stories of Angels.

2 - Define angels and their various roles.

3 - Identify angels as mentioned in the Nicene Creed.