Saints Module

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the saints module is to teach seventh graders about the life of courageous saints. They will learn about these saints who offer us real life examples of how to be steadfast in the faith. The stories of these martyrs will help them realize how to be courageous and stand up for Christ. Additionally, this module will highlight icon analysis to introduce students to understanding the symbolism of details found in icons.

TOPICS BY WEEK

Please read through all of the lessons in this module in preparation for this lesson.

• Week 1: Saint Polycarp
• Week 2: Saint Theodore El Shatebi
• Week 3: Twenty One Martyrs of Libya
• Week 4: Saint Abanoub
• Week 5: Capstone Activity

CHURCH CONNECTION

Please make every effort to incorporate our Orthodox traditions, liturgical practices, and sacraments in every lesson. Throughout this module, lessons will refer to icons, and servants will be asked to point out the various details as they tell the saints' story.

PARENTS CORNER

Materials in these lessons can be sent to parents/ guardians on a weekly basis. The ultimate goal is to give parents tools and resources necessary to educate their children every day, creating an Orthodox Christian home.