Category: Retreats

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

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

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

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

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

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

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