We are pleased to present a Sunday School Lenten Retreat Guide developed by the Educational Enhancement team for the 2023 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 2023 Lenten Retreat Guide
Category: Retreats
2023 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 2023 Lenten Retreat – Section 1
2023 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 2023 Lenten Retreat – Section 2
2023 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 2023 Lenten Retreat – Section 3
2023 Lenten Retreat – Songs
Possible songs to use that fit the theme of forgiveness. Overview You Forgive Me Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO-2fm7IKcU You take all the pieces of my lifeput them back together make it all alrightoh. You forgive meOnly You can heal my broken heartmake all things new with a brand new startoh… You forgive meYou forgive meI try so … Continue reading 2023 Lenten Retreat – Songs
2023 Lenten Retreat – Activities
General activities that can be added and used for in each of the classes. For younger kids learning basics of forgiveness: General Activity for all ages Arts & Craft Idea: Older kids
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