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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 />

news to Maries. They were very happy that <strong>the</strong>ir Master Jesus Christ was strong and was able to rise<br />

up from <strong>the</strong> died on His own. So, <strong>the</strong>y ran and told <strong>the</strong> disciples.<br />

Application:<br />

The Resurrection play - three girls play <strong>the</strong> part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Maries (<strong>the</strong> many women named<br />

Mary). The rest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> children kneel down as if praying representing <strong>the</strong> disciples. The<br />

Maries go out to visit <strong>the</strong> tomb. After a while <strong>the</strong>y come back. They are happy; <strong>the</strong>y enter<br />

while <strong>the</strong> disciples end <strong>the</strong>ir prayers. They tell <strong>the</strong> good news <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Resurrection “EKhristos<br />

Anisty”, which means “Christ is risen”.<br />

Give <strong>the</strong> children a picture to color <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> risen Christ<br />

Continue memorizing ano<strong>the</strong>r part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> agpeya prayer ”Have mercy on me...O Lord..”<br />

PENTECOST PERIOD 91

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