The Gospels
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Last Supper
Last Supper
Home Activities:
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Crucifixion
Crucifixion
Home Activities
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Crucifixion
THE CRUCIFIXION
Objectives:
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Pascha
Pascha
Home Activities:
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Pascha
PASCHA
Objectives:
- Children should know the Paschal greeting and response, in as many languages as possible.
- Children should know that on Pascha we celebrate Jesus rising from the dead.
- Children should recognize the icon and the figures in it.
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Doubting Thomas
Doubting Thomas
Home Activities:
- Traditionally the Orthodox visit the cemetery this day; visit the graves of any family members. Pray for them.
- Make koliva with your child. Recipe enclosed.
- Puzzle for older children. Coloring page.
- Read the story at bedtime each night.
Prayer: Dear Jesus, for the Christians departed this life before us, especially (names), we pray thee give them rest, in the place of Thy rest. Amen.
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Doubting Thomas
DOUBTING THOMAS
Objectives:
Children should recognize the name of Thomas as a disciple.- Children should be able to tell the story of Thomas in their own words.
Possible Lesson Plan:
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Myrrh-bearing Women
THE MYRRH-BEARING WOMEN
Objectives:
- Students should be able to say the word “myrrh” and know its meaning.
- Students should be able to tell the story of the myrrh-bearing women in their own words.
Possible Lesson Plan:
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Myrrh-bearing Women
Myrrh-bearing women
Home activities:
- Plant herbs in egg carton or planter.
- Each day boil some potpourri.
- Make sweet-smelling sachets for your child’s drawers.
- Read the story at bedtime each night.
Prayer: Dear Jesus, like the myrrh-bearing women, let us draw near to you each day. Amen.
MYRRH-BEARING WOMEN: What did the angel say?
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Road to Emmaeus
THE ROAD TO EMMAEUS
Objectives:
- Children should be able to tell the story of the road to Emmaeus in their own words.
- Children should know that the disciples recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread.
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