The Life of Christ with Saint Luke
For the 2023-2024 school year, we are finishing our study of the synoptic gospels with the Gospel of Luke.
This year, I plan to upload the lessons and resources as they are written in support of those who are using our Gospel of Matthew or Mark lessons.
The classroom lessons were written by Jennifer Hock and submitted weekly to Fr. Vasile Tudora.
*Any mistakes or errors within these lessons belong to me, Jennifer Hock. Please forgive me.
Resources:
Family Guide
List of Topics / Lessons for the Year
Pre-K to 2nd Grade Weekly Class Routine
Singing “Lord have mercy” in Different Languages
Teaching Iconography to Our Children
Week 1
Saint Luke the Evangelist
Goal:
After participating in the lesson, tell me about Saint Luke and when is his feast day?
Additional Resources:
Week 2
The Synoptic Gospels
Goal:
Review of the synoptic gospels and discuss the purpose of Luke’s gospel
Additional Resources:
Week 3
Annunciation & Nativity
of St. John
Goal:
Learn about St. John’s parents and icons depicting him
Additional Resources:
Week 4
Annunciation, Nativity, and Presentation of Christ
Goal:
Learn about the feasts of the Annunciation, Nativity, and Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Additional Resources:
Week 5
Stories with Ageless Wonders
Goals:
Provide an opportunity for our older generation to share about their relationship with Christ with our younger generation
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Miracles did not just happen in the Bible. They happen everyday – sometimes subtly and sometimes not so subtly.
Additional Resources:
Week 6
Christ’s Childhood
Goals:
Learn about Jesus’ childhood & the roles of the local rulers during His lifetime
Additional Resources:
Lessons:
Materials Needed for This Lesson –
- Post-it Notes (3rd & up)
- Maps (see “Additional Resources” for Week 6)
- Orthodox Study Bible (3rd & up) & Orthodox Children’s Bible Reader (Pre-K to 2nd grade)
- Crayons or Colored Pencils (1st & 2nd grade)
- Jesus’ Childhood File Folder Activity (Pre-K & Kindergarten)
Goals:
What is repentance? What is threshing & winnowing in relation to the parables?
Additional Resources:
- If you do the threshing and winnowing activity, you will need to purchase wheat in advance of the lesson. I purchased wheat from here on ebay.
- Threshing & Winnowing Stickers (Labels: Avery 22806)
Week 8
Christ’s Baptism, Temptations,
& Ministry
Goals:
What is Theophany? How do we handle temptation? Christ is our physician.
Additional Resources:
Grades Pre-K to 2nd Grade: Orthodox Children’s Bible Reader
Lessons:
Instructions for using the file folder activity are provided in the lesson. The folders need to be made and prepped ahead of time. This is a simple file folder, clear plastic sleeves, laminated icons of the major feast days & Pascha, and the sleeves are numbered for the feast days according to our ecclesiastical calendar. You can also use velcros dots instead of plastic sleeves.
Week 9
Jesus Calls His First Disciples
Goal:
Who are the 12 Disciples?
Additional Resources:
Grades Pre-K to 2nd Grade: Orthodox Children’s Bible Reader
Week 10
The Beatitudes
Goal:
What are virtues and why are they important?
Additional Resources:
Grades Pre-K to 2nd Grade: Orthodox Children’s Bible Reader