Welcome to 1st & 2nd grade Good Shepherd Sunday School. Good Shepherd Sunday School is Christ-centered, Bible-centered, and child-centered, with the added plus of continuing to introduce 1st & 2nd graders to the sacraments and liturgy of our church. The aim of 1st & 2nd grade Good Shepherd Sunday School is to help the children develop a personal relationship with Jesus, our Good Shepherd, and to realize his unconditional love for them. 1st and 2nd graders also learn to develop Christian community with each other as they work in groups. The Parable of the True Vine is the model for the 1st and 2nd grade class where all learn to abide in Christ and work together in community to carry out his plan.
The following are lessons the children will learn in our class:
Bible Teachings:
The Books of the Bible
The Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Prophecies Pointing to the Coming of Christ
Angel Gabriel Announces that Mary will be the Mother of Jesus
Mary and Elizabeth Visit
The Birth of Jesus
The Shepherds Adore Baby Jesus
The Three Kings Visit Baby Jesus
Mary and Joseph Take Baby Jesus to the Temple
Mary, Joseph and Jesus Escape to Egypt
Psalm of the Good Shepherd
The Last Supper
The Empty Tomb
Pentecost
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Summary of the Law
Helps for Living a Godly Life
Parables:
The Parable of the Good Shepherd
The Parable of the True Vine
The Parable of the Good Shepherd and the Found Sheep
The Parable of the Good Shepherd and the Wolf and the Hireling
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price
The Parable of the Yeast/Leaven
The Parable of the Hidden Treasure
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
The Parable of the Found Coin
The Parable of the Insistent Friend
The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids
The Parable of the Wedding Feast
The Parable of the Sower
Prayer:
Children set prayer table and choose prayers and hymns for worship each Sunday.
Group prayer – children plan prayer service using Bible and Prayer Book each Sunday.
Celebrations:
Advent
Christmas
Epiphany
Lent
Celebration of the Last Supper
Easter Liturgy of Light
Pentecost
Geography:
The geography of the land of Jesus
The city of Jerusalem
Traditions of the Church:
Altar
Seasonal colors of the church year
Calendar of the church year
Holy Communion
Baptism
You are invited to come help or observe in your child’s Sunday School class, any Sunday. You will be blessed by the experience.
