Grade 5 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States

Sunday School Curriculum Grade 5
his house so that he might give his family his blessings. St. Mark accepted the invitation, and on
entering the house he talked to them all about the Lord Jesus Christ and their need to believe in
Him for the sake of their own salvation. He also cured their sick by the power of Jesus Christ.
Ananias and all his family believed in Christ, and St. Mark baptized them in the name of the
Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Thus the family of the simple shoemaker was the first in
Egypt to join the Christian faith.
St. Mark made Ananias‘ house a center for preaching the word of salvation. Many people
gathered to hear his teachings, and many people -Egyptians and Greek- believed in Jesus Christ.
St. Mark continued wandering and walking throughout the city of Alexandria preaching the good
news defying all the difficulties and obstacles he faced. The number of believers increased and
their spiritual reputation spread everywhere. In 62 AD, St. Mark ordained Ananias bishop of
Alexandria.
St. Mark is considered the first Pope of the church of Alexandria. After his martyrdom
Ananias succeeded him as Pope.
In which city of Egypt did St. Mark start to preach?
How did St. Mark meet Ananias?
What words did Ananias say that encouraged St. Mark to preach to him?
How did St. Mark heal Ananias‘ hand?
Who ordained Ananias a bishop?
Who is the first Pope of the Church of Alexandria?
Conclusion:
The Word of God is the source of faith. The more we hear or read the Word the better we
know God. Let us feed our faith on the promises of God and it will grow day by day.
Applications:
Read one chapter in the gospel of St. Mark over the coming two weeks.
Tell the story of St. Mark to your family when you go home.
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