Curricula Description 2017-18 by Grade Level
Pre-K-1st Grade Spirit Play - The Sources
Spirit Play is
a Montessori-based program designed specifically for Unitarian Universalists.
This class focuses on the six Unitarian Universalist Sources:
- Wonder and Awe: Stories of Mystery, God
- Heroes and Heroines (Prophetic Women and Men)
- World Religion Stories and Lessons
- Judeo-Christian Stories
- Stories based in Science and Humanism
- Stories of our Interdependent Web/ Earth Centered Spiritualities
2nd-3rd Grade Spirit Play - Holidays and Holy Days
Spirit Play is
a Montessori-based program designed specifically for Unitarian Universalists. Through
exploring the various celebrations and traditions of the world religions,
children are introduced to the variety of beliefs, symbols, rituals, and
stories as well as our history and values. Each lesson is connected to an
aspect of our Unitarian Universalist faith.
4th-5th Grade Bibleodeon
This experiential program introduces young Unitarian Universalists to stories of the Hebrew and Christian Bibles. Biblical ideas and references are common in today's literature, art, music, and politics-indeed, in most all parts of modern life. They are a large part of the Jewish and Christian teachings which contemporary Unitarian Universalism lists among the many sources informing it. The lessons include opportunities for creative expression through art, plays, and music. Children find them in engaging informative and fun!
6th-7th Grade Building
Bridges
Building Bridges (previously,
Neighboring Faiths) is a world religions program to deepen youth's
understanding of the dynamic, fascinating, and varied world in which we live.
It broadens their knowledge of humanity and embolden their spiritual search
through an exploration of other faith traditions. Periodic trips to neighboring places of worship is part of this
curriculum.
8th-9th Grade Coming of Age
Coming of Age offers a supportive environment, with trusted mentors and teachers, where youth transition from childhood into their emerging adulthood with a clear sense of themselves in their place in our church, the Unitarian Universalist faith, and in the world. COA has 4 areas of focus--- Classroom learning
- Working with an adult mentor
- Participating in service work with attention on issues of justice
- Creating a statement of beliefs to share with the congregation
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