Religious Education: Sunday Classes
At Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church,
we work together as a community to raise our children in a positive, inclusive,
and respectful way. Worship is a vital part of each
Sunday; we all join together in the sanctuary for the first part of each
service. Education is central; we learn about
Unitarian Universalism and also explore other faith traditions in our classes.
Community is essential; children, youth, and adults
form strong friendships when they come to church regularly and get involved.
Living our faith is a part of who we are; we try to
find ways in our classes, our program, and our community to help others and set
a positive example. We hope you will join us!
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
10:30 All Gather in the Sanctuary
10:50 Children and Youth Exit with Teachers for Religious
Education Classes
12:00 Classes and Nursery Care End — Parents meet their children outside their
classes
(The photo above depicts the mural painted by our children which
livened up the RE room where the children held their worship services in our
previous facility.)
The 4th and 5th grade class as it presented the "parable for all ages" in
October 2003
2007-2008 Programs and Curricula
Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten (ages 4-6):
Spirit Play Spirit Play uses a Montessori approach to
invite children to enter into stories from our Unitarian Universalist heritage
and world religions and to find meanings for themselves. The program creates a
special, sacred space for our children and is a wonderful introduction to faith
and community for our youngest UUs.
First & Second Grade:
Around the Church, Around the Year and In Our Hands Using
these two curricula, we will focus on our Unitarian Universalist community,
faith, and practices and some concepts of peace and justice. We will put our
faith in action by learning how to promote peace and justice within ourselves
and we will also explore the nature of conflict and creative conflict
resolution.
Third & Fourth Grade:
Holidays and Holy Days This class will celebrate a
different holiday from one of the world’s great religions, or from Unitarian
Universalist tradition, every Sunday. The meaning of the holiday will be
explored, with respect, and the message related back to our Unitarian
Universalist beliefs and traditions.
Fifth & Sixth Grade:
Travel in Time This curriculum uses the imaginative device
of time travel to help participants explore their religious identity.
Participants learn about the origins of Unitarian Universalism in North America
and the lives of individuals, past and present, who exemplify our faith. They
will also build a time machine!
Middle School (Seventh & Eighth Grade):
Compass Points Compass Points will lead its adolescent
participants on a year long spiritual journey during which they will have
opportunities: Ø To sort out their feelings about themselves and their world as
they do the difficult work of starting to create their adult selves; Ø To
discover what they believe about life’s big questions – the nature of humanity
and God, beliefs about death and faith; Ø To think independently, assume
responsibility, make decisions, explore values and adopt the practice of radical
hospitality; Ø To acquire enough background in Unitarian Universalist history,
polity and theology that they can know and express what Unitarian Universalism
stands for; Ø To understand that religious liberty is a hard-won legacy that
continues to need protection.
High School (Ninth thru Twelfth Grade):
Exploring Christianity Our youth will be on an adventure
in Christianity this year! Unitarian Universalism is historically rooted in the
Christian tradition and we live in a predominately Christian culture. We will
explore some of the roots of Christianity, the Bible, and some of the books that
didn’t make it into the Bible (the Gnostic Gospels, for example), in the
grounding of our Unitarian Universalist faith.
Our Whole Lives (OWL) will be
offered at the middle school and high school level beginning in January of 2008.
Please be alert for information about parent orientation sessions.
The 2005 Coming of Age Class, who moved from the middle school
to high school class in summer 2005.
* 2006-2007 Curriculum
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