Grade 1 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States

Sunday School Curriculum Grade 1
Week 1 - The Angel Rolls the Stone
Objectives:
To know the story of the resurrection
To know the power of Jesus Christ
Memory Verse:
“He is not here for He is risen” (Matthew 28:6)
References:
Matthew 28:1-20
Luke 24:1-12
Introduction:
Review with the students the previous lesson and verse
Teach the children the greeting of Easter…Christ is risen….Truly He is risen and Ekristos
Anisty…Alisos Anisty
Prepare a picture of Christ rising from the dead, a tomb made of brown paper, a big stone in
front of the tomb, and two angels
Lesson Outlines:
After Jesus died on the cross he was put in a new tomb like a cave inside a big rock. The door of
the tomb was closed with a big stone so no one can enter. Very early Sunday morning, the Maries
went to visit the tomb. But surprisingly they found that the stone was removed and two angels in
shining cloth stood by the door. The Angels told the Maries, Jesus is not here anymore because He is
risen. When the Maries heard this, they ran quickly to the disciples and told them the news. The
disciples were confused when they first heard the news. But St. Peter and St. John, ran to the tomb
and they two did not find the body of Jesus. So, they believed the Maries and were very joyful that
Jesus Christ is risen.
Conclusion:
Jesus is the only one who was able to rise up from the died on His own. The angels told the good
90 PENTECOST PERIOD