The Three Year Curriculum
LIFE IN THE CHURCH/GESTURE
The following is a sample list of topics included in the three year curriculum for the 3, 4, & 5/6 year old. Through hands-on presentations and activities, the children learn more about things they see and experience during the Divine Liturgy. After practicing gestures, prayers, and hymns in the children's room, they feel more at home and more confident in church.
The Sign of The Cross
The children practice making the sign of the cross and saying the Trinitarian Prayers with it.
Lighting a Candle
The children practice safely lighting a candle and understand why we do so.
Venerating an Icon
The children practice venerating icons. They also polish and decorate icons with flowers.
Gesture of Cupped Hands
The children practice receiving anditheron into cupped hands.
Receiving the Blessing of the Priest
The children practice approaching the Priest for a blessing.
LIFE IN THE CHURCH/NOMENCLATURE:
The children learn the NAMES of items seen during The Divine Liturgy.
Nomenclature for Life in the Church/Liturgical Colors-Phelonion
22
Children's activities to recognize the different liturgical colors as seen in church.
Nomenclature for Life in the Church - Vestments of the Priest
15
The children practice saying the names of the priest's vestments.
Nomenclature for Life in the Church/Holy Altar - Holy Table 1
15
The children
Nomenclature for Life in the Church/Holy Altar - Holy Table 2
22
The children
Nomenclature for Life in the Church/Holy Altar - Holy Table 3
22
The children
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PRAYER
Life of Christ INFANCY
BIBLICAL GEOGRAPHY
- Gathering Table, Holy Bible at the Gathering Table, Prayer Cards, Procession Gathering Table, PrayerCards, Procession
- Procession
- Holy Bible at the Gathering Table Icon Corner
BIBLICAL GEOGRAPHY
Life of Christ INFANCY
BIBLICAL GEOGRAPHY
Globe
Raised Surface Map of Israel Puzzle Map of Israel
Life of Christ INFANCY
Life of Christ INFANCY
Life of Christ INFANCY
Christ’s Birth Announced to Mary, (Luke 1:26-38) Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth,(Luke 1:39-49)
-Birth of Jesus Christ and Adoration of the Shepherds, (Luke 2:1-7, 8-20) Visitation of the Magi,(Matthew 2:1-12)
Jesus Dedicated in the Temple, Luke 2: 22, 24-33, 36-39
THE LIFE OF CHRIST /THE PASSION
The Grain of Wheat/The Mystery of Life & Death, (John 12:24) The Mystical Supper,(Mark 14: 12-18, 22-26)
City of Jerusalem
The Empty Tomb, (Mark 16:1-7)
MESSIANIC PROPHECIES
The Prophecy of the Great Light,(Isaiah 9:1)
The Prophecy of the Mother, (Isaiah 7:14)
The Prophecy of the Star and Man, (Numbers 24:17)
BAPTISM
BAPTISM
Baptism I
Baptism II - Gifts received at Baptism Baptism III
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PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM
PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM
PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM
Parables of the Kingdom of God - The Mustard Seed, (Mark 4:30-32)
Parables of the Kingdom of Heaven - Pearl of Great Price, (Matthew 13:45-46) Parables of the Kingdom ofHeaven - The Leaven, (Matthew 13:33)
Parables of the Kingdom of Heaven - The Hidden Treasure, (Matthew 13: 44) Parables of the Kingdom ofGod - The Scattered Seed, (Mark 4:26-29)
GOOD SHEPHERD
PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM
PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM
The Parable of the Good Shepherd, (John 10: 3b-5, 10b-11, 14-16) The Found Sheep,(Luke 15: 3-6)
Psalm 22 ( 23)
The Eucharistic Gift
LITURGICAL GESTURES
PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM
LITURGICAL GESTURES
Liturgical Preparation Gestures - Washing of the Hands Liturgical Preparation Gestures- Preparation of the Cruets Liturgical Preparation Gestures- Preparation of theDiskarion Liturgical Preparation Gestures - Preparation of the Chalice LiturgicalResponse Gestures
Liturgical Response Gestures - Holy Kiss, Kiss of Peace Liturgical ResponseGe
Liturgical Preparation Gestures - Washing of the Hands Liturgical Preparation Gestures- Preparation of the Cruets Liturgical Preparation Gestures- Preparation of theDiskarion Liturgical Preparation Gestures - Preparation of the Chalice LiturgicalResponse Gestures
Liturgical Response Gestures - Holy Kiss, Kiss of Peace Liturgical ResponseGestures - Let Us Lift Up Our Hearts Liturgical Response Gestures- Kupto, Deep Bow