YEAR 9
WEEK
SUBJECT
LESSON
NOTES
JAN
1
FEAST
Christmas- Our need for Christ
1
C Yr 9/10, Pg 139
AIM: My soul's need for Christ
MV:Lk 2:11 “For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. ”
2
RITES
The rites and the order of the Church readings through the year
1
AIM:The Church reveals her purpose throughout the year through it's readings on weekdays, Sundays & major occasions.
MV:2 Tim 3:16-17
MP:
1.
REF:
1. OS Coptic Servant Encyclopedia, St George Church Mattareya.
2. The Spirituality of the Rite of Readings - HGB Mattaous
3. Introduction to the Coptic Orthodox Church - Fr Tadros Y Malaty
4. Focus on the Coptic Family - Fr Mikhail Mikhail (AATTL CD)
3
FEAST
Epiphany
2
Christ the Lord lowly in heart - C Yr 9/10, Pg 155
REF:
1. Christ the Lord lowly in heart - C Yr 9/10, Pg 155
4
CONT
Predestination & free will
1
AIM: Does God already know my destiny? What's my free will then?
REF:
1. BSwf Yr 12
2. C Yr 9/10, Pg 325
FEB
5
SPIRITUAL
Sin of cruelty
1
AIM: Cruelty is just as bad as murder
MV: Heb 3:8
MP:
1. Cruelty can be against God
2. Cruelty can be against people around you
3. Both are against the most important commandment - Love the Lord your God and love your neighbour as yourself.
6
HISTORY
The two families of Orthodoxy
1
AIM: To learn about the family of the Orthodox Churches
MV: Amos 9:11 "On that day I will raise up The tabernacle of David, which has fallen down, And repair its damages; I will raise up its ruins, And rebuild it as in the days of old"
MP:
1. Church of Antioch.
2. Church of Jerusalem.
3. Church of Constantinople.
4. Church of Alexandria.
5. Saint Peter III and Reconciliations between Orthodox Churches.
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
7
NT
Christ meets the rich man
1
AIM:What is richer for you on earth than attaining the heavens?
MV: LK 18:24-25 & LK 18:27
MP:
1. People think that happiness is in money.
2. Those who follow the Lord are never poor, but are rich.
3. Never fear to give up anything for the sake of the Lord.
8
RITES
The sacrament of repentance & confession
2
AIM: To have a rich understanding of the two sacraments.
MV:Jn 20:23 "If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them..."
MP:
1.What is the Sacrament ?
2. Verbal confission before Priest .
3. Repent to be granted forgiveness .
4. Instituted by Lord Jesus.
5. Conditions of Repentance.
6. The Rite of practicing the Sacrament of confession.
7. Granting the Absolution .
REF:
1. HGB Mattaous
MARCH
9
OT
Book of Amos
1
AIM: A Bible study to introduce the prophet Amos, through the book's outline and the spiritual message.
MV:(For the servant to choose from the book of Amos)
MP:
1. From shepherd to prophet.
2. God can use anyone as His instrument.
10
SAINT
St Philemon & St Iblanius
1
C Yr 5/6, Pg 15
MP:
1. Once the love of God in you, all materialism and positions are nothing beside the Lord God.
2. Leave everything and follow Christ.
3. Friendship and its effect on each other to learn the love of God.
REF:
1. C Yr 5/6, Pg 15
11
NT
The sinful women
2
AIM: To go to the Lord Christ as you are, He will do the rest.
MV: Lk 7:50
MP:
1. Try to look for God and go to Him.
2. Try to grow in the love of God.
3. Do not worry about those around you, (peer group pressure)
4. Seek refuge in the Lord at all times, disregarding all surrounding circumstances.
REF:
1. Lk 7:36-50
12
SAINT
ST. Macarius the Great
2
AIM: St Macarious life story and focus on his virtues: purity, humility, prayer, and how he overcomes the attacks of the devil with his humility.
MV: Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God."
APRIL
13
SPIRITUAL
Seven words of the Lord on the cross
2
AIM:Contemplate on the seven words said by Jesus on the cross
MV: (For the servant to choose)
REF:
1. HH - "Contemplation on the seven words of Jesus on the cross"
14
NT
Good Friday
3
AIM: A brief outline of the events of Good Friday.
MV:LK 23:43 (or for the servant to choose)
from. OR
MP:
(Using the Rites of Passion Week book)
1. The trial before the public
2. The sentence of death by crucifixion
3. The Lord endures the pain for us
4. The redemption of Christ on the cross
5. The response of nature to his death
REF:
1. C Yr 9/10, Pg 227-238
2. C Yr 7/8, Pg 257
3. The Rites of Passion Week
15
FEAST
Easter
3
Resurrection of Christ. Source of hope - C Yr 9/10, Pg 239
REF:
1. Resurrection of Christ. Source of hope - C Yr 9/10, Pg 239
16
SPIRITUAL
Life of holiness
3
NEED NEW TOPIC
MAY
17
CONT
Materialism
2
Living in the world but not the world in me.
AIM:Living in the world but not allowing the world to live in us.
MV: Where your treasure is their your heart will be.
MP:
1. Live in the world but don’t let the world live in you.
18
OT
Book of Obadiah
2
General overview. Doom of the proud & rebellious & the deliverance of the meek & humble.
Aim:To introduce the book outline and the spiritual message in it
MV: For the servant to choose from the book of Obadiah
MP:
1. The shortest book in the old testament. 21 verses.
19
DOCTRINE
History of the Holy Bible
1
OS How the Holy Bible got to us, HG Bishop Gregorious. Doctrinal Theology, Amir Hanna AATTL
AIM: The authenticity of the Holy Bible and it's origin
MV:2 Peter 1:20-21
MP:
1. The origin and the orginal translation of the manuscript
2. Internal and external evidence of the authenticity of the Bible
REF: "Introduction to the Holy Bible" - St Mark, Sydney, theological College
20
SAINT
St Ammonius the hermit
3
AIM:The life of purity , chastity and holiness
MV:(Galatians 5:16) Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
MP:
1. Good influence on others.
2. Testing the spirit if it comes from God or from the devil.
3. Righteous soul.
4. Don't judge others.
JUNE
21
FEAST
Pentecost
5
The HS the helper - C Yr 9/10, Pg 278
22
SPIRITUAL
Serving the Lord
4
AIM:How and why we should serve the Lord.
MV:John 12:26
23
RITES
The sacrament of unction of the sick
3
AIM:Develop an understanding of the sacrament.
MV: Mk 6 :13 "And anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them."
MP:
1. What is the Sacrament?
2. Instituted by Lord Jesus .
3. Confession before practicing the Sacrament .
4. Rite of the Sacrament.
REF:
1. Jamess 5:13,14 " Is anyone among you is sick..."
24
OT
Book of Micah
3
General overview. A comparison o todays society and the society of Micahs time.
AIM:Bible study of the book, it's outline and the spiritual message. eg. God is judge.
MV: When I fall I will rise. Micah 7:8 or behold the Lord is coming out of His place Micah 1: 3
MP:
1. The prophecies of Christ Micah 5: 2 ( Bethlehem). Rejection of Christ 5:3. Work of the Messiah 5: 4
2. God loves the poor.
3. How similar this story is to todays society. Corrruption, injustice, immorality
JULY
25
NT
St Peter I
4
A brief outline of the life of St. Peter.
AIM: A brief outline of the life of St Peter
MV:Acts 10:35
MP:
1. The first Church - the Gentiles.
2. Miracles of St Peter - Chapter 9.
REF:
1. BSwf Yr11, Wks 23,24,25
2. Acts 9 - 12
26
NT
St Peter II
5
Continuation from previous lesson
27
CONT
Being positive
3
Light a candle don’t curse the dark
AIM:Being positive and hopeful in all things. Having a good mental attitude.
MV: Jn 16:33 "Do not fear I have overcome the world."
MP:
1. Whith Christ everything is possible.
2. Examples of positivity in the life of Arch Deacon Habib Guirguis.
28
SAINT
St Baesa
4
29
OT
Book of Nahum
4
General overview. After repenting one must get up and move on and not sin again.
AIM: Knowing about God is not enough, lest we decieve ourselves, repent and move on.
MV: For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be reqired. Lk 12:48
MP:
1. Nineveh repented after Jonahs visit but have backslid into sin again. God will judge them even harsher now.
2. They have known God and turned away from Him.
AUG
28
FEAST
St Mary
6
AIM: St. Mary as an example of purity
MV:LK1:28
MP:
1. Emphasise the purity of St Mary.
2. St Mary as an example to follow.
31
HISTORY
The school of Alexandria
2
AIM: To learn about the School of Alexandria
MV: Amos 9:11 "God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues."
MP:
1. Saint Mark establish the catechetical School of Alexandria.
2. Role of the school, its curriclum
3. School of Alexandria is the lighthouse of Christianity
4. Introduce to the school's fathers
5. The tradition of appointing the dean of School of Alexandria as a pope.
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
32
HISTORY
Fathers odf the school of Alexandria
3
AIM: To learn about the blessed fathers of the School of Alexandria
MV: 2 Ti 2:24 "And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient"
MP:
1. Athenaghoras, Pantaenus.
2. St Clement Of Alexandria.
3. Oregon.
4. Heraclas
5. Dioneseus.
6. St Peter last of martyrs. St Athanasius, St Cyril
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
CONT
Astrology and fortune telling
5
AIM:The church's opinion on astrology and fortune telling
MV: Lev 20:27
MP:
REF:
1. HH - "Many years of questions…"
SEPT
34
FEAST
El-Nayrouz.
7
Nayrous feast and St John the Baptist. - C Yr 9/10, Pg 13
35
SPIRITUAL
Second coming
4
Being prepared for the Lord's return
AIM: To wake the youth up and get them to always be ready
MV:Col 4:2
MP:
1. No one knows the time
2. Anytime could be my time (the moment I die)
3. To always be ready
4. What is your Goal in life (God, God, God – Eternity)
REF:
1. The parable of the ten virgins
2. Lectures by H.G Bishob Bishoy.
3. Thessalonians & Mt 25
36
FEAST
Feast of the Cross.
8
The Cross - BSwf Yr 9, Pg10
37
OT
Book of Habakkuk
5
AIM:Don’t wait for God to judge, be smart and repent now. What are you waiting for ?
MV: Mt 3:2 "Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand."
MP:
Bible study and an outline of the book
1. Habakkuk chooses to cling firmly to God regardless of what happens to his nation. ( relevent to us today )
2. The word "Salvation" mentioned 3 times.
3. God is slow to wrath but all sin will be punished eventually.
OCT
38
NT
Epistle to Ephesians
6
AIM:Bible study of the epistle, it's outline and spiritual message. (Focus on the person of christ, the church, and the houshold of God where Christ is the cornerstone.)
MV:Eph 1:4, 6:1
MP:
1. Written be st paul while he was in prison (captivity)
2. This epistle talks about the body of christ (ie the universl church) christ is the cornerstone eph 2:20
3. Practical duties to Christians
4. Chapter 5: Church in family and in society.
REF:
1. BSwf yr11, Wk 42
39
HISTORY
The fathers of the holy mass
4
AIM:To learn about the blessed fathers of the Holy Liturgy
MV:Acts 2:45 "So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart"
MP:
1. Significance and purpose of the liturgy.
2. St Cyril Liturgy "Saint Mark's".
3. St Basil.
4. St Gregory.
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
40
DOCTRINE
Introduction to the divinity of Jesus Christ Part I
2
AIM:In a simple way introduce the divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ from the Church's doctrine
REF: HH "The divinity of Jesus Christ"
NB:Please abide by HH's book and seek Abouna's advice if needed.
41
DOCTRINE
Introduction to the divinity of Jesus Christ Part II
3
Continuation from above
NOV
42
NT
Epistle to Colossians
7
AIM:Bible study, book outline and spiritual message. To combat the herasy that Jesus Christ is not of the same status/nature as God.
MV: Col 4:2, 5, 6
MP:
1.To combat the herasy that Jesus Christ is not of the same status/nature as God.
2.The main theme is that Christ is the head of the Church.
3. Practicing true Christian living - Chapter 3.
43
SPIRITUAL
Meaning of success
6
AIM:The meaning of successful is that the person is successful from within - controling his mind, will and his relationship with God.
MV:“I pray that you may prosper in all things,… just as your soul prospers” 3 John 1:2
MP:
1. The Holy Spirit guides us to success
2. Prayer is it our steering wheel or is it our spare tyre? Prayer is a tool to success
3. The success of Joseph
REF:
1. HH
44
FEAST
Beginning of Advent.
8
NEEDS TO BE DONE
45
CONT
Drugs
5
Do you not know you are the temple of the Holy Spirit.
AIM: Introduce the dangers associated with drugs, understand the church's teaching on drugs and the spiritual status of an adict.
MV:Rm 12:1
REF:
1. "Drugs" - HGB Moussa
DEC
46
SAINT
St Peter Seal of martyrs
5
AIM:Leaderness and steadfastness in the truth
MV: John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends."
REF:
1. "Story of Copts" - Iris El Masri, Vol 1, Pg 72-78
47
OT
Book of Haggai
6
AIM: Bible study, book outline and spiritual message. (Seek God's will and all else will fall into place.)
MV: Mt 6:33 "But Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you ."
MP:
1.Get things in your life right with God and everything else will be worked out for the good.
2. Prepare the temple ( your heart ) for God to dwell in.
48
NT
Teaching on marriage & divorce
8
AIM:Marriage should not be broken, no divorce in the Coptic Orthodoxy.
MV:Mt 19:6, Mk 10 : 9
MP:
1. No divorce
2. People in the world follow physical desires.
3. Chrit's followers, follow His word, commandments, teaching. He is the author of life and human relationships.
REF:
1. "The Christian marriage" - Refer to fact Sheets
2. Mt 19: 3-12.
3. Mk 10 : 2-12
4. C Yr 11/12, Vol I, Pg 301
49
RITES
Prostrations - Metanias. Jn 4:24
4
OS Coptic Servant Encyclopedia, St George Church Mattareya
REF:
1. OS Coptic Servant Encyclopedia, St George Church Mattareya
50
SPIRITUAL
How to start a new year
7
Be prepared
AIM:How to finish a year and start a new year with God
REF:
1. HH - How to start a new year
2. HH - Words of Spiritual Benefit
Key
1
CONTEMPORARY
5
2
FEAST
8
3
SPIRITUAL
7
4
OT
6
5
NT
8
6
DOCTRINE
3
7
RITES
4
8
HISTORY
4
9
SAINT
5
Total
50
Saturday, September 09, 2006
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