Faith Zone 2009- 10 – Quest for IdentityThe Faith Zone purchases a curriculum especially written and published for workshop rotation experiences by Cornerstones, Inc. The following description is an overview of the theme of Identity being studied this year at St. John’s.
The Quest for Identity
People of faith travel a path that includes a struggle between everyday experience and their relationship with God. In a quest for an identity, group dynamics can form a sense of inclusion or exclusion in the community. Jacob and Esau battled within the realm of sibling rivalry. Joseph and his brothers fought the same battle, only to find a place of reconciliation. Jesus Christ calls us to be a community of inclusion, highlighted in this year with the stories of The Samaritan Woman at the Well and Zacchaeus. We forge our identities as we build community; both Paul and Martin Luther addressed the issues of living in a Christian community. Each culture responds to the faith story in relation to their own history and customs; this year will explore how various cultures communicate the biblical stories within their own context.
Faith Zone Calendar
Sunday, September 13- Fall Schedule begins with the Faith Zone at 9:00 AM
Third grade students receive their
Bibles on this day.
September 20 & 27 – Prayer and the Bible
October - Jacob and Esau
November - Joseph and His Brothers
November 29 - Advent Activities
December - Christmas around the World
December 27 - No Faith Zone
January 3 - Epiphany Party
January - Zacccheus
February - Joseph in Egypt
March - Easter around the World
April 4 - Easter Sunday, no Faith Zone classes
April - Samaritan Woman
May - Paul: Who can be a Christian?
May 23 - Faith Zone prepares breakfast for
the congregation
Parents are encouraged to become active in the Faith Zone and visit the classrooms at any time