We are pleased to present a Sunday School Lenten Retreat Guide developed by the Educational Enhancement team for the 2020 Lenten Season. In order to provide a consistent education experience throughout the diocese, it is encouraged for each region/parish to conduct a Sunday School Lenten retreat based on the theme presented here. These are resources, … Continue reading 2020 Lenten Retreat Guide
Category: Retreats
2020 Lenten Retreat – Section 1
Discussion on Forgiveness We are told to forgive, we say, “I am sorry” when we make a mistake and we are also taught that God forgives our mistakes or sins when we ask for forgiveness. But what does it mean to forgive? Let us look at Tommy and Jaimie. They are siblings. They got a … Continue reading 2020 Lenten Retreat – Section 1
2020 Lenten Retreat – Section 2
Note: The material presented below is meant for suggested age groups: ages 7-11. The material below can be presented in either a general lecture style or through individual classes, depending on logistics (class size, teacher availability, facility space, etc.). For younger age groups, the material is suggested to be presented through a variety of age … Continue reading 2020 Lenten Retreat – Section 2
2020 Lenten Retreat – Section 3
Opening Activity (15-30 min) Choose an opening activity from the suggested activities page, according to the class size, space available, etc Lesson Plan (30-40 min) Introduction: explain the structure of the Shubqono Service The Shubqono Service takes place on the first Monday of Great Lent, usually after the noon prayer. The whole church community gathers … Continue reading 2020 Lenten Retreat – Section 3
2020 Lenten Retreat – Songs
Possible songs to use that fit the theme of forgiveness. Overview ENGLISH You Forgive Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO-2fm7IKcU Forgive One Another https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ_wCZ1gPN4 Forgiveness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1Lu5udXEZI Create in me a clean heart oh God by Maranatha Singers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fVliokreqE At The Cross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3n2uiHJ7YE God Forgave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZw6qQby24A MALAYALAM Rekshithavine kanka paapi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfkobjgoS0I HINDI Jab se pyaara yeshu aaya (When loving … Continue reading 2020 Lenten Retreat – Songs
2020 Lenten Retreat – Activities
General activities that can be added and used for in each of the classes. For younger kids learning basics of forgiveness: https://www.kidsofintegrity.com/lessons/forgiveness/kids-talk-god General Activity for all ages https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/lovesurrounds/session4/activity-3 https://living.thebump.com/childrens-bible-activities-forgiveness-16182.html Heavy box Activity https://www.kidsofintegrity.com/lessons/forgiveness/hands-options/yucky-lesson Need a pumpkin – Can probably use a watermelon for Yucky lesson https://www.kidsofintegrity.com/lessons/forgiveness/hands-options/bitter-roots https://www.kidsofintegrity.com/lessons/forgiveness/hands-options/blessing-instead-cursing https://www.kidsofintegrity.com/lessons/forgiveness/hands-options/clean-hearts https://www.kidsofintegrity.com/lessons/forgiveness/hands-options/gods-sponge https://www.kidsofintegrity.com/lessons/forgiveness/hands-options/heavy-luggage https://www.kidsofintegrity.com/lessons/forgiveness/hands-options/living-love https://www.christianitycove.com/play-the-i-forgive-you-relay-to-teach-forgiveness-0316/1187/ Good for all … Continue reading 2020 Lenten Retreat – Activities
Shubqono – Promeon/Sedra
PROMEON(Preface) Priest: Let us all pray and beseech the Lord for mercy and compassion People: O merciful Lord, have mercy upon us and help us. Priest: Glory be to you, O Father, tranquility of heaven, praise be to you, O Son, Peace of the Earth, and adoration, be to you, O Holy Spirit, perfector of … Continue reading Shubqono – Promeon/Sedra
Shubqono Bible Readings
Bible readings of the Shubqono (Service of Reconciliation) service (RSV) 1 John 4:11-21 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No man has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. 13 By this we … Continue reading Shubqono Bible Readings
2019 Lenten Retreat Guide
We are pleased to present a Sunday School Lenten Retreat Guide developed by the Educational Enhancement team for the 2019 Lenten Season. In order to provide a consistent education experience throughout the diocese, it is encouraged for each region/parish to conduct a Sunday School Lenten retreat based on the theme presented here. These are resources, … Continue reading 2019 Lenten Retreat Guide
2019 Lenten Retreat – Class 2
Objective – At the end of the session students will be able to: Understand the purpose of fasting and why our Church encourage all believers to wholeheartedly partake in it. Recognize Biblical examples of fasting Take a stance on how they wish to grow in Christian discipline through fasting Specific Objectives Discuss original sin, repentance, and … Continue reading 2019 Lenten Retreat – Class 2