Grade 1 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
Grade 1 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
Grade 1 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
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Sunday School Curriculum <strong>Grade</strong> 1<br />
Week 5 – The Parable <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Talents<br />
Objective:<br />
To encourage each child to look for his talent<br />
Memory Verse:<br />
“Well done good and faithful servant” (Mat<strong>the</strong>w 25:23)<br />
References:<br />
The bookl <strong>of</strong> St. Mat<strong>the</strong>w 25: 14-30<br />
Introduction:<br />
Review <strong>the</strong> previous lesson and verse<br />
Bring coins with you to act <strong>the</strong> story <strong>of</strong> today’s lesson<br />
Ask <strong>the</strong> children if God gave someone lots <strong>of</strong> money what should he do with <strong>the</strong> money?<br />
Lesson Outlines:<br />
When Jesus Christ was teaching <strong>the</strong> people, he told <strong>the</strong>m stories to help <strong>the</strong>m understand <strong>the</strong> word<br />
<strong>of</strong> God. He told <strong>the</strong>m a story <strong>of</strong> a master and three servants. The master gave 5 talents (type <strong>of</strong><br />
money) to <strong>the</strong> first servant, 2 talents to <strong>the</strong> second servant, and 1 talent to <strong>the</strong> third. He <strong>the</strong>n left on a<br />
long journey. The first servant (with <strong>the</strong> 5 talents) used his money wisely and was able to get 5 more<br />
talents in return. The second servant (2 talents) did <strong>the</strong> same and was also able to receive 2 more<br />
talents. The third servant hid his money in <strong>the</strong> ground so he did not gain anything. When <strong>the</strong> master<br />
came back, each servant showed him what <strong>the</strong>y had done. So, <strong>the</strong> first servants gave <strong>the</strong> master <strong>the</strong><br />
original five talents and five more he gained. This makes 10 talents. Let us count on our fingers five<br />
plus five. The second servant gave <strong>the</strong> master <strong>the</strong> original 2 talents and <strong>the</strong> two he gained. This makes<br />
4 talents. Let us count again on our fingers 2 plus 2 talents. The last lazy servant went back and dug<br />
his talent from <strong>the</strong> ground and gave it to <strong>the</strong> master. He did not gain any thing more than what <strong>the</strong><br />
master gave him. The master was pleased with <strong>the</strong> first and second servants, but was very upset at <strong>the</strong><br />
third servant and took <strong>the</strong> one talent he had and gave it to <strong>the</strong> first servant that he may pr<strong>of</strong>it (gain)<br />
from it.<br />
God is our master when we meet Him again in heaven He will ask us what did we do with <strong>the</strong> nice<br />
things He gave us. For example, He will ask Mary (use names <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> children in your class) what did<br />
you do with your beautiful voice? Did you sing hymns? Also, He will ask David (again use names <strong>of</strong><br />
98 PENTECOST PERIOD
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