Sunday School Grade 4
Grade 4 Sunday School Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church (Northeast American Diocese) Notes and Activities Lesson 1: True Worship Vocabulary praise, thanksgiving, repentance, supplication, and dedication grow closer to God fruits of the Holy Spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control Orthodox - right thinking, right practice, etc. Grace - God's grace shows his presence (all creation) in our midst, through worship, we aim to connect to God's grace. Sh'himo prayers - everyday prayers Summary "In reverence will I enter Your house and offer my vows to You." The altar and Holy Qurbana are replica of heaven. Eucharist - Thanksgiving - Divine Liturgy -Why divine liturgy is thanksgiving? Because the Lord was kind enough not to destroy all creatures for their sinful deeds, rather give them a way for salvation. There are five essential parts of Orthodox worship: praise, thanksgiving, repentance, supplication, and de...