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Grade 1 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States

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Sunday School Curriculum <strong>Grade</strong> 1<br />

People covered <strong>the</strong> ground with <strong>the</strong>ir clo<strong>the</strong>s, <strong>the</strong>y raised palm leaves, <strong>the</strong>y shouted loudly and<br />

Children clapped hands.<br />

Ask <strong>the</strong> children to close <strong>the</strong>ir eyes and imagine Christ entering Jerusalem <strong>the</strong>n ask <strong>the</strong>m to tell<br />

you what <strong>the</strong>y saw.<br />

Christ entered <strong>the</strong> temple, He was dressed in white, His face was bright, and He was smiling. He<br />

was happy with <strong>the</strong> children who were singing and waiving <strong>the</strong> palm leaves for him.<br />

Conclusion:<br />

The people and all <strong>the</strong> children celebrated <strong>the</strong> entrance <strong>of</strong> Jesus Christ into Jerusalem with joy and<br />

happiness. We too should be joyous and happy on Palm’s Sunday and bring our palm leaves to<br />

celebrate in <strong>the</strong> church.<br />

Applications:<br />

Review with <strong>the</strong> children <strong>the</strong> hymn – Hosanna in <strong>the</strong> highest<br />

Teach <strong>the</strong> children how to make crosses from <strong>the</strong> palm leaves<br />

Make a cross for each child in your class to give to your students on Palm Sunday<br />

88 THE GREAT FAST

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