Grade 8 - Ukrainian Religion

Ukrainian Religion

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4

Demonstrates understanding of the Divine Liturgy

Demonstrates an understanding of the Ukrainian Divine liturgy

Understands that the Church is the community of faith that witnesses and celebrates God's presence and leads us on our journey to God

Understands that our journey to God is through union with Christ and the Christian community

Understands that people all over the world, and throughout all ages have come to an experience of God

Understands that God revealed Himself to humankind through his chosen people of Israel and through the coming of His Son, Jesus

Recognizes similarities and differences between our families and the Church

Understands that the Church is a gathering of those who have experienced the love of God in Christ

Understands that Faith, Baptism, and Chrismation are processes through which we become part of God's people

Understands that Christ is with us in the Eucharist and nourishes us on our journey

Understands that active participation in the life of the Church will inspire us to continue on our journey to God

Recognizes the signs and language of traditions of the Church

Understands that the clergy are those who guide us and show us the way on our Christian journey

Understands that the Scriptures are the voice of God, written with the inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit

Understands the importance of personal prayer and community worship

Understands that the training of our inner selves, including fasting from sinfulness and food, is an important aspect of Christian living

Understands the importance of the Church's feast days, especially Easter as the most significant feast for all Christians

Understands that participation in the Divine Liturgy is our most important act of worship and expresses Christ's physical presence with us in a mystical way

Understands that when we repent from sin, we find our way back to the path on our journey to God

Understands that sin can be described as a break in relationship with God resulting from not truly loving God, neighbour or self

Understands that God listens to the prayers of His Church and gives strength, forgiveness of sins and healing

Understands that our faithfulness to living out our life in Christ leads us to become one with God

Understands that Jesus' commandment 'love one another' represents our responsibility to love by putting others first

Understands that each person has unique gifts which we are accountable to share through service to others, even when it is difficult

Understands that leaders in our church exist to serve the Christian community in their faith journey

Understands that we are called to share the Good News of Jesus Christ through our daily actions

Understands that there are both personal and communal dimensions to our relationship with God

Understands that active participation in all elements of Christian life will support us in our personal journey of transformation

Understands that transformation is a lifelong process which will be complete when our bodies are resurrected in Christ