YEAR 7
WEEK
SUBJECT
LESSON
NOTES
JAN
1
FEAST
Christmas. The incarnation of the Word of God.
1
C Yr 7/8, Pg 133
AIM:To discuss the meaning of the incarnation of the word of God and it's affect on man
MV:Jn 1:14 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory”
MP:
1.
REF:
1. C Yr 7/8, Pg 133
2
DOCTRINE
He was called Jesus
1
C Yr 7/8. Pg 143-145
AIM; To understand what the name Jesus means as the Church is celebrating the Feast of Circumcision.
MV;
MP;
1.
REF;
3
FEAST
Epiphany. Among born of women no greater of John The Baptist
2
C Yr 7/8, Pg 147
4
SAINT
St Anthony the Great
1
AIM:Nothing in the world is worthy the love of Christ.
MV: Matt 19:21 "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."
MP:
1. Love of solitude, puts you closer to God.
2. Detach from world and seek the eternal life.
REF:
1. C Yr 7/8, Pg 147
FEB
5
CONT
Coping with change
1
AIM:How to adapt to the new environment (changing from primary to high school))
MV: Heb 13:8
MP:
1. Peace is very important in my life.
2. Where do I go for good advice.
6
SAINT
St Paul the first hermit
2
AIM: Depart from the love of money and seek God and His love
MV: Matt 19:27 "... we have left all and followed You."
MP:
1. God always with us and love for us
2. The life of ascetism and solitude in the sake of living with God
REF:
1. C Yr7/8, Pg 183
7
RITES
Fasting in the church. Mt 17:21
1
AIM:Fasting is an act of love from us to God and is a source of strength for the entire Church, thus there are certain rites associated with fasting. The Church has offered us fasts for various occasions.
MV:Matt 17:21
REF:
1. HH - "The Spirituality of Fasting"
2. OS Coptic Servant Encyclopedia - St George Church Mattareya.
3. "Introduction to the Coptic Orthodox Church" FR Tadros Y Malaty (AATTL CD)
8
SPIRITUAL
Repentance
1
AIM:To teach the children about repentance and how to repent.
MV: Acts 3:19 “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord”
MP:
1. Realising the guilt and feeling sorry about the deeds
2. Repentance is a second baptism.
3. Encourage them to repent regardless of the degree of the sin.
4. St Moses the black is a great example.
MARCH
9
NT
Teaching on giving
1
AIM:We should give as much as we can and it does not stop
MV: MT 22:21
MP:
1. Encourage them to give tithes to the lord
2. We should be honest in allocating enough time for God and enough time for other duties
3. Respect the law in our life (God’s law first, then the law of the land)
10
SAINT
Pope Kyrollos VI
3
AIM: Love for praying continously and discovering the power of prayer
MV: "He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more.(Rev 3:12)
MP:
1) Power of prayer
2) the love of praying always
REF;C YR 7 & 8 p 227
11
OT
Intro to the 2nd Canonical books. See folder for imfo.
1
Intro & history. List of books
Aim: Introduce and appreciate these books. Give brief history.
MV: Prov 30:5 Every word of God is pure.
12
OT
Book of Tobit
2
General overview. The Angel Raphael heals.
AIM: General overview of book.
MV:And Raphael was sent to heal the two of them. Tobit 3: 16
MP:
1. One of the most popular books of the 2nd Canonical books.
2. The healing works of Arch Angel Raphael.
3. The power of devils.
4. See Bible competition No. 7 issued by Deacon Ehab Wahib.
APRIL
13
CONT
Television
2
AIM: Selective viewing.
MV: Ps 101:3
MP:
1. Emphasise how to differentiate between good TV and bad TV (through open discussion)
REF:
1. See lectures from Moral theology on TV
2. Ps 119:37
14
NT
Passion week Mon, Tue Wed
2
Jesus spending the day at a house in Bethany, revealing secrets to his desciples. Jn 12: 32,36
AIM;
MV;
MP;
1.
REF;C 5+6 P185, C 7+8 P247
15
FEAST
Easter
3
The rites of the resurrection.
AIM: To explain the ceremony of the burial on Good Friday and then how we conclude with the Easter Mass.
MV: Lk 24:6
MP:
Explain
a) The burial
b) The enactment of the resuerection
c) The procession
and their spiritual meaning.
16
OT
Book of Susannah. 2nd Canonical book.
3
General overview. The triumph of virtue over evil.
AIM: Bible study of the book
MV: "O eternal God, who doed discern what is secret, who is aware of all things." (verse 42)
MP:
1.Considered one of the finest short stories in world history.
2. The issue of morality and trust in God.
REF;
MAY
17
SPIRITUAL
Responsibility
2
NEEDS TO BE DONE
18
NT
The wicked vinedressers
3
The four dynasties of humanity. The for Fathers, Moses, The prophits & Christ. LK 20 :9-19
AIM The four dynasties of humanity. The for Fathers, Moses, The prophits & Christ
MP
1.EXPLAIN THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF THE AIM MENTIONED ABOVE
2. RELATE THAT AIM TO US HOW WE CAN REFUSE GOD
MV; LK 20:17
REF;
19
FEAST
Ascension
4
AIM; Meditate on the encounters of Christ during the 40 days
MV: Matt 28:20
MP: Try to cover the accounts of the appearances of the Lord during the 40 days; from the Gospels.
REF;
20
FEAST
Pentecost
5
The church reading in the pentecost feast.
AIM: Emphisise the three worships ??
SAGDA
MV: Act 4 : 31
MP:
1.
REF
JUNE
21
HISTORY
Council of Nicea
1
AATTL HH - Fr. A S Atteya,"The Coptic Contribution to Christianity", Fr. T Y Malaty,"Introduction to the Coptic Orthodox Church" and "Egypt and the History of Salvation", I H Elmasry "The Story of the Copts"
AIM;
To learn the about Council of Nicea
MV
2CO 13-5 "Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?"
MP
1. Introduce the concept of conference and council.
2. Simplify Arius heresey "the Son is not the same as the Father".
3. Explain how Emperor Constantine gathered the council.
4. Explain the significance of the number 318 Gen 14:14.
5. Pope Alexandros and his deacon Athanasius
6. Conclude your prayer with the Creed.;
REF;
22
HISTORY
St Athanasius
2
AATTL HH - Fr. A S Atteya,"The Coptic Contribution to Christianity", Fr. T Y Malaty,"Introduction to the Coptic Orthodox Church" and "Egypt and the History of Salvation", I H Elmasry "The Story of the Copts"
AIM
To learn about Saint Athanasius the defender of Faith.
MV
1CO 16:13 "Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. 14Let all that you do be done with love."
MP
1. Pope Alexandaros.
2. Saint Athanasius childhood and deaconship.
3. The depth of his Bible knowledge and powerful debating skills "Attending the council of Nicea.
4. Saint Athanasius as a Pope.
5. Help from the Desert. "his friendship with Saint Anthony the great"
6. And I am against the World.
23
DOCTRINE
Tradition and Orthodoxy. Apostolic age. Jude 3
2
C Yr 7&8 p375-384. HH Comparative Theology
24
DOCTRINE
Tradition and Orthodoxy. Gospel and church life. 3 Jn 13:14
3
C Yr 7&8 p387-396. HH Comparative Theology
Aim: To acknowledge that the Gospel is not separated from tradition but is part of it.
JULY
25
SAINT
Pope Kyrillos Pillar of faith
4
AIM: Defend our christian faith and God will be on our side
MV (Proverbs 24:5)A wise man is strong, Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength
MP 1)Deep Knowledge with the help of the Holy Spirit to protect our faith from non believers
2) Concentrate on understanding our bible and our faith not just reading
3) Talking with courage with no fear on our faith
26
NT
First journey of St Paul
4
Apostles feast. A brief outline of the Journey. Act 13 : 38-39
27
NT
Second journey of St Paul
5
A brief outline of the Journey. Act 17 : 22-25
AIM : 15: 36 - 18:22 THE LESSON IS A BIBLE STUDY OF ACTS EMPHASISING ST.PAUL'S SECOND MISSION.
MV : SERVANT IS TO CHOOSE A VERSE FROM THESE 2 CHAPTERS.
MP:The lesson delivery should include a map of the Journey showing all countries at that time and their matching areas and/or countries at present time.
REF;C 9+10 P305
BS YR11 WEEK 51
28
SPIRITUAL
Personality & individuality
3
NEEDS TO BE DONE
29
OT
Book of Jesus, son of Sirach
4
General overview. Reconsider this for this age ?????
AIM; Bible study of the book.
MV:(for the servant to use a verse from the book)
MP:
1. The servant to choose a topic from the book
(eg. Wisdom, service, faith, medicine and it's honorability)
REF;
AUG
30
HISTORY
Council of Constantinople
3
AATTL HH - Fr. A S Atteya,"The Coptic Contribution to Christianity", Fr. T Y Malaty,"Introduction to the Coptic Orthodox Church" and "Egypt and the History of Salvation", I H Elmasry "The Story of the Copts"
AIM;To learn the about Council of Constantinople
MV: Jn 14-16 "And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever- the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you."
MP1. Explain the human nature as created by God "spirit, soul and flesh".
2. Simplify Macedonius' heresey "Denying the Divinity of the Holy Spirit"
3. Pope Temotheus resides over the Council and proves Macedonian wrong.
4. The Nicene Creed reaffirmed and a part added from "We believe in the Holy Spirit...."
5. The Council discusses other church issues and make rules.
REF;
31
HISTORY
St Timothous
4
AATTL HH - Fr. A S Atteya,"The Coptic Contribution to Christianity", Fr. T Y Malaty,"Introduction to the Coptic Orthodox Church" and "Egypt and the History of Salvation", I H Elmasry "The Story of the Copts"
AIM: To learn about Saint Temotheus.
MP:
1. His meekness
2. His wisdom
3. His love & dedication to the faith
32
NT
Catholic Epistle James
6
The practical aspects of Christian Faith. James 2: 24
AIM; BIBLE STUDY OF THE BOOK OF ST JAMES
MV : SERVANT TO CHOOSE
MP:
Aspects:
Individual
Spiritual
Social (Family, Friends, School Mates and strangers)
Why is it called Catholic Epistle?
33
SPIRITUAL
Martyrdom in our daily lives
4
NEEDS TO BE DONE
SEPT
34
FEAST
El-Nayrouz.
6
Elnayrouz feast and the martyr st Deminana. C Yr 7 & 8 pg 17
35
CONT
Code of dress
3
References in comment box
AIM; To teach the teenagers that your body is the temple of God and that it is essential that you respect it.
MV: 1 Peter 3:3-4
MP: Elaborate on the verses above covering both genders
Mainly focusing on clothing
REF;
36
FEAST
Feast of the Cross.
7
Day of the cross feast. He who does not take his cross… C Yr 9 & 10 pg 29
AIM;
MV;
MP;
1.
REF;
37
SAINT
ST Theopesta
5
AIM: God declare the heavenly things when your heart is with Him
MV: (Mark 10:29)there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel's,who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time; houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions; and in the age to come, eternal life.
MP: Love of God is more than even your child
REF;
OCT
38
OT
Book of Daniel
5
General overview. Let no-one despise your youth.
AIM;
MV. 2:44
REF: Study bible
MV;
MP;1. Fasting makes you stronger
REF;
39
SPIRITUAL
You are the salt of the earth.
5
NEEDS TO BE DONE
40
NT
Catholic Epistle John I,II,III
7
AIM;Explaine the meaning of the word fellowship.
You may go into the meaning of the word LOVE (in Greek it has three words, Agabi, Fellaow, and Eros. Agabi is the Godly love, Fellaow is the love of family members, relatives, friends, neighbours, etc. , eros is the sensual love, The sexual one.)
Avoid the fellowship of those who do not know God
MV;
MP;
1.
REF;
41
SPIRITUAL
Friendship
6
AIM: Choosing a good friend and distinguishing between a good and bad friend.
MV: “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who stocks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24
REF;1. Words of spiritual benefit Volume 3 – Friendship p.39
2. The story of Jonathan and David’s friendship
3. BS School Programme Yr 11 – p.16
4. Ps 1;
NOV
42
RITES
The divine liturgy: Vespers & Matins
2
C Yr 5&6 p139-161. OS How to benefit from the Liturgy HG Bp Mettaous
AIM: To become familiarised with the Divine Liturgy, so as to participate more in it, enjoy it and gain spiritually from it.
43
RITES
The divine liturgy : part I
3
As above
44
RITES
The divine liturgy : part II
4
As above
45
RITES
The divine liturgy : part III
5
As above
DEC
46
NT
Jesus teaches on faith in God & independence of materialism
8
what does it mean to have total faith in God and total dependance on him. Lk12:8,31
AIM: Lk 12 :1-13 & 22-40 WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE TOTAL FAITH IN GOD AND TOTAL DEPENDENCE ON HIM
MV: LK 12 : 31
MP:
What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses himself Mark 8:36
REF;BS YR10 P78
47
OT
Genealogy of Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
6
The ancestors of Jesus Christ. Righteous people.
AIM; To link the lineage of Jesus Christ to show how God prepared for His Sons incarnation.
MV: "I am the alpha and the omega"
MP:
1. Look at the characters of these people.
2.Purhaps include a few of the prophecies from the Old Testament.
REF;
48
CONT
Spare time
4
References in comment box
AIM; To link the lineage of Jesus Christ to show how God prepared for His Sons incarnation.
MV: "I am the alpha and the omega"
MP:
1. Look at the characters of these people.
2.Purhaps include a few of the prophecies from the Old Testament.
REF;
49
SPIRITUAL
Humbleness
7
NEEDS TO BE DONE
50
DOCTRINE
St Mary in the Orthodox Concept
4
"St Mary in the Orthodox Concept" - Fr Tadros Y Malaty
Key
1
CONTEMPORARY
4
2
FEAST
7
3
SPIRITUAL
7
4
OT
6
5
NT
8
6
DOCTRINE
4
7
RITES
5
8
HISTORY
4
9
SAINT
5
Total
50
Saturday, September 09, 2006
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