Grade 12 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States

Sunday School Curriculum Grade 12
PREFACE
The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States, under the auspices of His Grace
Bishop Youssef, felt the pressing need for a modified Sunday School Curriculum which would be
better suited to address the problems and issues facing children both in America and the lands of
immigration. Therefore, the efforts and time of many faithful servants have been dedicated to modify
and improve the presently used English translation of the syllabus published by the Youth Services
Committee of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate. This has resulted in the elimination of many existing
lessons from this syllabus and the substitution with new lessons that are more appropriate for our
youth in the American society. These additional lessons give greater consideration to the differences
in quality of life, education, media influence, cultural differences and the surrounding diversity of
beliefs between Egyptian society and that of the west.
We pray that God may bless this work for the spiritual growth of our children in the immigration
countries. We also thank His Grace Bishop Youssef for his continued support, prayers and motivating
guidance in this service.
May God reward every servant who offered time and effort toward the completion of this Sunday
School Curriculum.
“Thus Far the Lord Has Helped Us”
(1 Samuel 7:12)
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