YEAR 8
WEEK
SUBJECT
LESSON
NOTES
JAN
1
FEAST
Christmas - Glory to God in the highest
1
BSwf Yr 9, Pg 63
AIM: The effectiveness of Nativity in our spiritual lives.
MV:Is 7:14 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Emmanuel."
2
SPIRITUAL
Thanksgiving
1
AIM:To teach the children how to live a life of thanksgiving and contemplate on the prayer of thanksgiving.
MP:Ephesians 5:20 “…giving thanks always for all things to God the Father…”
MP:
1. Life of Thanksgiving.
2. Thanking God for all things.
3. Levels of thanksgiving.
4. Contemplate on the prayer of Thanksgiving.
REF:
1. Living a Life of thanksgiving - H.H. Pope Shenouda
2. Luke 17:15-18. The story of the leper who said thanks to Jesus Christ
3. Contemplation on the Prayer of Thanksgiving - H.H. Pope Shenouda
3
FEAST
Epiphany
2
BSwf Yr 9, Pg 66
AIM:To understand the 3 Hypostasis.
MV: Deut 6:4
REF:
1. BSwf Yr 9, Pg 66
4
SAINT
St. Ilaria & sister Thaobesta
1
AIM: The power of prayer and purity can lead to miracles.
MV: Matthew 21:22 "And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."
MP:
1. The powers of ascetism, prayer and fasting combat the demons.
FEB
5
RITES
Sacrament of baptism
1
AIM:A study of the sacrament.
MV: Mt. 28:19,20 " Baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you"
MP:
1. Introduction, the first Sacrament
2. Four parts of the Rite
3. Kinds of oil used in Baptism
REF:
1. The Sacrament of Baptism - HGB Mettaous
6
CONT
Media
1
AIM: How to use the media and not abuse it.
MV: 1 Cor 6:12 or 1 Cor 10:23
MP:
1. A look into TV, newspapers, internet (mass media)
2. What guides my reading and interest .
3. Setting guidlines.
REF:
1. Moral theology lectures.
2. BSwf Yr 12
7
NT
Teaching on humility
1
AIM:Humility
MV:Mt 18:4
REF:
1. MT 18:1-15
8
NT
Journey of the Sundays of lent
3
AIM:Introducing the spiritual link between the Sunday Gospels of Lent.
MV: (For the servant to choose)
MARCH
9
SPIRITUAL
Fasting & prayer
2
NEEDS TO BE DONE
10
OT
Book of Proverbs
1
AIM: Intoduce the topic of wisdom in Proverbs.
MV: Prov 1:8 "My son hear the instruction of your father."
MP:
1. Using the word of God to guide me.
2. There are 10 exhortations beginning with "My son" introducing the concept of wisdom in the format of a father's efforts to persuade his son to pursue the path of wisdom in order to achieve godly success in life.
3. Wisdom protects us from evil.
4. The four kinds of fools
REF:
1. See fact sheets in folder on wisdom
11
NT
The Samaritan women
2
JN 4:1-42
AIM: Sitting wit the Lord Christ
MV:Jn 4:14
MP:
1. Confession
2. Repentance
REF:
1. BSwf Yr 8, Pg 146
2. BSwf Yr 9, Pg 97
12
SPIRITUAL
Pride
3
NEEDS TO BE DONE
APRIL
13
DOCTRINE
Redemption and salvation
1
HH - "Salvation and the Orthodox concept"
14
NT
Covenant Thursday
3
AIM:How God established the new covenant.
MV: (For the servant to choose from the readings)
MP:
1. The last supper
2. Washing of the feet
3. The sacrament of the Holy Communion
REF:
1. HH - "Contemplation on the Passion Week"
15
FEAST
Easter
4
The resurrection and the life - C Yr 7, Pg 267
16
CONT
Freedom
2
AIM: What is real freedom? To be freed from the slavery of sin…
MV: Gal 5 :1 or 1 Peter 2:16
MP:
1. What is the true meaning of freedom ?
2. Responsibility of freedom.
REF:
1. Romans 8:1-11
2. BSwf Yr 12
3. HH - "10 Concepts"
4. Refer to fact sheets.
5. 1 Cor 8:9, 2 Cor 3:17, 2 Peter 2:19
MAY
17
OT
Book of Psalms
2
AIM:To enjoy and use the Psalms in our lives. General overview. Praise, prayer & worship
MV: To You Lord I lift up my soul. Ps 25:1
MP:
1. Look into the Messianic prophecies found in the Psalms.
2. The different moods to be found in the Psalms.
3. Concentrate on Psalm 51 where David has fallen into sin and repents. folder.
REF:
1. Fr Tadros Y Malaty's Commentary.
18
SAINT
St Augustine
2
AIM: Repentance never late
MV: Matt 9:13 "For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance."
MP:
1. God always listens to us especially when we pray with humility and tears.
2. Never give up on God's mercy.
3. Time for every purpose under heaven and God knows the perfect time for response.
19
FEAST
Ascension
5
The meaning of the Ascension
AIM: To study the ascension of our Lord to heaven and the 10 days in which the disciples were awaiting the promise of God.
MV: Lk 24:49
MP:
1. The selection of Matthias (Acts 1:15-26).
2. To learn how to wait for the promise of God.
REF:
1. C Yr 7/8, Pg 309
20
SAINT
St Bakhomious
3
AIM: Love your enemies
MV:Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you.(Luke 6:27)
MP:
1. Setting up a good Christian example.
2. Learn to live with others in peace and love.
3. Unity is important for the success of the family, the Church and the society.
JUNE
21
FEAST
Pentecost
6
The decent of the HS and His gifts - C Yr 7/8, Pg 313
22
RITES
Sacrament of confirmation
2
AIM:The rites of the sacraments
MV:Act 8:17 "Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit "
MP:
1.Seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit
2. Insitiuted by Lord Jesus
3. The Apostles laying hand
4. The Myron Rite
5. 36 Signs on the joints senses
6. New white garments
REF:
1. "Sacrament of Confirmation" - HGB Mettaous.
23
SPIRITUAL
Love, the mother of virtues
4
AIM:To go through the types of love and emphasise that love is the mother of all virtues.
MV:1 Corinthians 13:13
REF:
1. HH - "Love, the summit of virtues"
24
OT
Book of Ecclesiastes
3
General overview. Vanity & time. All is a waste with the presence of God.
AIM:A general overview, using the book outline and the spiritual message. The word of God is a guide for us in our lives. Wisdom the the greatest gift.
MV: 2 Tim 3 : 16 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness."
MP:
1. King Solomon only asked for wisdom and was given it and every other gifty.
JULY
25
SAINT
St Moses the black
4
AIM: Repentance and our life will change when we meet the Lord Jesus
MV:Matt 3:8 "Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance."
MP:
1. Repentance should not be delayed.
2. Repentance is changing your heart completely against sin.
REF:
1. C Yr 9/10, Pg 53 -Our life will change when we meet the Lord
2. BSwf Yr 6 Pg 87 - Repentance
3. BSwf Yr 5 Pg 87 - Entertaining strangers
26
NT
St Paul's 3rd journey
4
Apostles feast.
AIM:Bible study of Acts 18:23 - 21:16 emphasising St Paul's third mission
MV : (For the servant to choose)
NB: 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.
27
NT
St Paul's journey to Rome
5
AIM:Bible study of Acts 21 - 28 emphasising St Paul's journey to Rome
MV : (For the servant to choose)
NB: 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.
28
CONT
Success
3
AIM:How to be successful on earth (spiritually, socially, financially, …) Who is successful?
MV: 1 Sam 18:14
MP:
1. Achieving success in the eyes of God.
2. What is the true meaning of success.
REF:
1. BSwf Yr 12
2. See folder for workshop sheet.
3. Genesis 39:2, 1 Chrnc 22:11,13
4. 3 Jn 1:2
29
RITES
Praying from the Agpia part I. Lk 11:1
3
C Yr 11/12, Vol I, Pg 171-190
AIM: To learn to use the Agpia as a prayer book that teaches us an accepted prayer that includes parts from the Bible and Church tradition.
REF:
1. C Yr 11/12, Vol I, Pg 171-190
AUG
30
RITES
Praying from the Agpia part II
4
Continuation from previous lesson
31
OT
Book of the Songs of Solomon
4
AIM:How much God loves us.
MV: Songs. 2:8 "The voice of my Beloved."
MP:
1. How is your relationship with the Lord. Is He your beloved.
2. Filling our hearts with Christ and there will be no room for anyone else.
32
HISTORY
The council of Ephesus
1
Aim: To learn about the Council of Ephesus
MV: Col 2-9 "For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily"
MP:
1. Reiterate the concept of conference and council.
2. Simplify Nastor's heresey "Two separate natures of Christ".
3. Explain how this heresy is dangerous to the our salvation
4. Explain how Nestor tried to use his influence to pervert the proceeding.
5. Explain the role of Pope Cyril in defending the faith.
6. Explain the concept of Mother of God "Theotokos"
REF:
1. HH
2. "The Coptic Contribution to Christianity" - Fr A S Atteya
3. "Introduction to the Coptic Orthodox Church" and "Egypt and the History of Salvation" - Fr. Tadros Y Malaty
4. "The Story of the Copts" - I H Elmasry
33
HISTORY
St Cyril
2
AIM: To learn the about Saint Cyril The Pillar of Faith
MV: Ps 27-14 "Wait on the Lord; e of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!"
MP:
1. Review the proceeding of the Council of Epesus.
2. Discuss how saint Cyrill grew in wisdom, learning from the desert fathers "Saint Macari Monastry"
3. Explain his leadership and continuous teaching and unifying efforts against the sepatartists.
4. Explain the role of Pope Cyril in defending the faith
5. His work in Liturgy.
REF:
1. HH
2. "The Coptic Contribution to Christianity" - Fr A S Atteya
3. "Introduction to the Coptic Orthodox Church" and "Egypt and the History of Salvation" - Fr. Tadros Y Malaty
4. "The Story of the Copts" - I H Elmasry
SEPT
34
FEAST
El-Nayrouz.
7
The victory of martyrs. BSwf Yr 10, Pg 22
AIM:Standing firm in your faith.
MV:2 Tim 4:7
REF:
1. The victory of martyrs. BSwf Yr 10, Pg 22
35
SPIRITUAL
Take up your cross and follow me
5
AIM:To involve Christ in everything we do and to let Him carry our cross
MV: Luke 14:27
MP:
1. It is a blessing to have a cross and share in Jesus' suffering
2. If we have God in our life, it will be so easy to carry the cross
3. Meditate on the Saints - stories
REF:
1. Mark 8:34
2. Matthew 10:38
36
FEAST
Feast of the Cross.
8
The prophecy in the OT about the cross. And fulfilled in the NT.
AIM:Discover the symbols of the cross in the Old Testament
MV: 1 Cor 1:18
MP:
Some of the symbols in the OT
1. Jacob crossing his hands to bless the sons of Joseph
2. Sprinkling of the blood in the passover on the post of the doors
3. Moses lifts up his hand in the shape of a cross during the war of the Amalakites
4. The copper serpent as a symbol of the cross.
37
NT
Catholic Epistles Pt III I & II St Peter
6
AIM:To give a good intro of the epistles and the spiritual message in them
OCT
38
OT
The book of Hosea
5
AIM:To be aware that all around us are lessons that are from God. He is trying to speak to us. General overview. God illustrates His relationship with His people through Hosea's marriage.
MV:I spoke, you did not hear. Is 65:12
MP:
1. Being aware that all around us God is speaking to us. We just have to hear Him.
2. How God used His prophets to teach His people.
39
CONT
Days of creation
4
AIM:Science verses Religion
MV: Gen 1:1 "In the beginning..."
MP:
1. Christianity rejecting Darwinesim. (Theories of evolution)
REF:
1. Info from Creation Science foundation. ( magazines or internet website.)
2. St Marks College notes ( see folder)
3. "The case of the vanishing corpse" by Kel Richards (fiction)
4. - Job 38, Isaiah 55:8-9
5. Bishop Paula - Lectures
40
NT
Teaching on faith & forgiveness
7
LUKE 17: 1-10
AIM:FAITH AND FORGIVENESS
MV: Luke 17:6
MP:
1. Forgive others especially those who ask for your forgiveness
2. If you have faith in God you can do miracles
REF:
1. BSwf Yr 9, Pg 148
41
SPIRITUAL
Life of Courage
6
AIM:A life of courage is a life that we all should lead
MV: Acts 27:25
MP:
1. God is with us, who/what can be against us
2. Meditate on Saints – stories
3. Courage in witnessing for Christ
4. Courage in behaving as Christians
5. Courage in making the right decisions
NOV
42
NT
The Jerusalem council
8
C Yr 9/10, Pg 69-86
AIM: The doctrine behind the result of this council
MP:
1. Spiritual meaning may be explained if possible
2. The question of whether the gentile Christians should be cicumcised or not?
3. St Paul and St Bernaba are sent to the apostles and the elders in Jerusalem to find the answer to the question above.
REF:
1. C Yr 9/10, Pg 69-86
43
OT
Book of Joel
6
AIM:God will judge the world. Repent and be ready. General overview. God illustrates the day of judgement by the locust plague.
MV:Heb 3:13 "Today, lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin."
MP:
1. Hear the voice of God outside tribulations.
2. Trials bring us to prayer and to hear Gods voice.
3. Who are our Joels ? ( priests, servants, the word of God, )
4. Hear the Word of God and act on it. Dont be lazy to respond.
44
HISTORY
The council of Chalcedon
3
AIM: To learn the about Council of Chalcedon
MV: 1 Ti 3-16 "And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory"
MP:
1. Explain the human nature as created by God "spirit, soul and flesh".
2. Eutyches tries to defend the Divinity of Christ and fells in heresy of His humanity.
3. Simplify Eutyches ' heresey "The superior nature of the Son's flesh"
4. Eutyches excommunicated by a local council. He appeals to the Emperor and universal church.
5. Emperor Theodosius calls a universal council in Ephesus and asks Pope Dioscorus to reside over it.
6. Eutyches declares an Orthodox faith to the council and gets absolved.
7. Emperor Theodosius dies hierless and his sister struggle for power and becomes Queen.
8. King Marcianus calls for a council in Chacedon, the proceedings and false accusations of the council, the exile of Saint Dioscorus.
REF:
1. HH
2. "The Coptic Contribution to Christianity" - Fr A S Atteya
3. "Introduction to the Coptic Orthodox Church" and "Egypt and the History of Salvation" - Fr. Tadros Y Malaty
4. "The Story of the Copts" - I H Elmasry
45
HISTORY
St Dioscorus
4
AIM:To learn about Saint Dioscorus.
MV: Ps 24:1 "The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him"
MP:
1. Saint Dioscorus.
2. prosocution for the faith.
3. His courage and zeal for Orthodoxy.
4. His exile and pains, serving in the exile.
5. His departure.
REF:
1. HH
2. "The Coptic Contribution to Christianity" - Fr A S Atteya
3. "Introduction to the Coptic Orthodox Church" and "Egypt and the History of Salvation" - Fr. Tadros Y Malaty
4. "The Story of the Copts" - I H Elmasry
DEC
46
DOCTRINE
Christ in the Eucharist part I
2
C Yr 7/8, Pg 157-162
AIM: To learn the meaning of some terms used in the Eucharist, its major outline & the 3 liturgies used.
REF:
1. C Yr 7/8, Pg 157-162
47
DOCTRINE
Christ in the Eucharist part III
3
C Yr 7/8, Pg 165-175
AIM:To show that the Eucharist is a trip to heaven for us - the Liturgy up to the Anaphora.
REF:
1. C Yr 7/8, Pg 165-175
48
DOCTRINE
Christ in the Eucharist part III
4
C Yr 7/8, Pg 177-181
49
SAINT
St Behman & Sarah his sister
5
AIM:Trust the Lord with all your heart
MV: Psalm 25:5 "Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation."
MP:
1. God looks after His children who are seeking His way
REF:
1. http://saintmark.com/topics/synexarion/
50
SPIRITUAL
Judging others
7
NEEDS TO BE DONE
Key
1
CONTEMPORARY
4
2
FEAST
7
3
SPIRITUAL
7
4
OT
6
5
NT
9
6
DOCTRINE
4
7
RITES
4
8
HISTORY
4
9
SAINT
5
Total
50
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