OSSAE-UK SYLLABUS FOR THE ANNUAL EXAMINATION 2013 Class Chapters Chapters & Titles Prayers Church Songs Assigned class room work / Internal Assessment to include studying Psalms, common prayers, worship songs, learning Bible verses and other text book based projects Preschool 5-6; 8-16 5. Virgin Mary 6. Jesus is your friend 8. Church 9. Holy bible 10. Holy Qurbana 11. Family 12. Prayer 13. Light 14. St Gregorios 15. Angel 16. You Class I 7-10; 15-18; 20 Class II 1,2,7,9,10,13, 15,19-20 7. Cain and Abel 8. Noah s ark God saves his people 9. Abraham the father of believers 10. Destruction of the evil cities 15. Jesus is baptised 16. Jesus loves the children 17. Jesus heals the sick 18. Jesus gives life to boys and girls 20. Jesus dies and rises again 1. Dream of Jacob 2. Peace between brothers 7. God feeds Elijah through the ravens Learn Kneeling down during worship; Sign of Cross; Kiss of peace 1) Our Father (Swargasthanaya Njangalude Pithavae ) 2) Hail Mary (Kripa Niranja Mariyamme ) A Song from worship a) Those whose praise the church doth sing (Bhaktar Pukazhcha.) b) O St Thomas as in heaven.. (Oru Polingum..) 1) Kauma a) Lord, grant good remembrance. (Karthave Nin ) Psalms 23: 1-3 23 1 OSSAE-UK: SYLLABUS FOR THE ANNUAL EXAMINATION 2013 Page1 /6
Class III 1,2,6,7,11-17,23-25 Class IV 6,7,11-14, 15-17, 23-25 9. Daniel prays 10. Jonah flees from God 13. Jesus speaks in the temple 15. The story of Zachaeus 19. The Last Supper 20. Ascension of Jesus into Heaven 1. Noah 2. Tower of Babel 6. Joseph & his brothers 7. Joseph, the Prime Minister 11. Jesus, the one who feeds the hungry 12. Jesus who died for us 13. Jesus, the one who sits in glory 14. Jesus is with us 15. Founding of the Church-Jesus & his disciples 16. Founding of the Church-The Pentecost 17. The Beginning of the Apostolic Church 23. How to read the Bible 24. Who are the saints? 25. Obedience to parents & teachers 6. Journey through the wilderness 7. Heavenly manna and water from the rock 11. Hear the word of God the parable of sower 12. Be vigilant The Ten Virgins 13. Use your gifts Story of the Talents 14. Be Humble Washing of the feet 15. Christians and Rulers: Persecution of Christians 16. Persian Immigration 17. Special Rights of Kerala Christians 23. We inherit the Faith of our Fathers 24. Apostolic fathers 25. Sanctity of our body and mind 1) O Thou, full of mercy, renew Thy creation. (Anugrahangal Niranjirikkunnavane.) 2) O Jesus Christ, our Lord, close not the door of Thy mercy.. (Moran Yeshu Meshiha ) 1) O Merciful God, the voice of our prayer knocks at Thy door (Karunayulla Deyvame ) 2) O Holy Father, guard us by Thy Sacred name (Shudhamulla Bava ) b) May this offered Eucharist (Kazhchayathil ) a) Lord, have mercy upon us.. (4 lines) (Nadha Kripa Cheytheedaname.) b) Glory be to God on high (Sthuthi Daivathin.) a) Those Apostles, chosen, sent by God. (Bhuvilashesham...) b) Come, the time of prayer is here (first 2 (Yachikkendum.) 4 19 OSSAE-UK: SYLLABUS FOR THE ANNUAL EXAMINATION 2013 Page2 /6
Class V 2-5, 8,9,12,14-15,19-21, 24-25 2. People of god at mount Sinai 3. The Ten Golden Rules 4. The golden calf 5. Joshua, the successor of Moses 8. Joseph of Nazareth- a just man 9. John the Baptist a prophet of God 12. Stephen a wise and faithful Deacon 14. The sons and daughters of God 15. St Thomas the apostle of India 19. The Edict of Milan 20. Feast of Annunciation, Feast of Nativity 21. Introduction to Sacraments 24. Parumala Thirumeni 25. Impact of television in our life 1) O Lord, awaken us from our slumber who are immersed in sin (Urakkamillatha.) 2) Prayer before receiving Holy Communion: Make me worthy O Lord, to receive Thee with Holiness (Ente Karthavae Ninne Bhakshippan Enne Yogyanakkaname.) 3) Prayer after receiving Holy Communion: O Lord, Thy exalted and holy mouth has promised. (Ente Shareeram Bhakshikkukayum Ente Raktham Kudikkukayum ) a) Paul the blessed saint the Lord s Apostle. (Poulose Sleeha ) b) In oblations and in prayers (Deyva Suthanmara.) 6 Class VI 4-7, 9-14, 18-19, 22, 24 Class VII 1-10, 15-19, 23-24 4. Strengthening God: story of David 5. Solomon s wisdom 6. Heavenly guidance for Israel: Prophet Elijah 7. God protects his people from enemies: Prophet Elisha 9. The first Disciples: Simon, Andrew, James and John 10. The first Disciples: Levi, Philip, Nathaniel 11: The cost of Discipleship: The young rich man 12. The cost of Discipleship: Zachaeus 13. St Thomas a disciple of Christ 14. Paul a disciple of Christ 18. Coonen Cross oath 19. Sacraments of Baptism and Confession 22. Ignatius of Antioch 23. Irenaeus of Lyon 24. Vattasseril Thirumeni 1. Birth of Jesus 2. Childhood of Jesus 3. Baptism of Jesus 4. Jesus is tempted by devil 1) How good it is to give thanks to Thee, O Lord and to sing praises to Thine exalted Name.. (Karthavine sthothram cheyyuvanum uyarappetta thante thirunamathe.) 2) Prayers before & after meals 1) O Lord, who sittest in the secret place of the Most High (Mahonnathante Maravil ) a) Hearken Gracious Lord we pray (First 2 (Anpudayone.) b) By Thy light we see the light... (First 2 (Velivu Niranjo..) a) Blessed are those servants good. (Yajamanan Varu.) 32 51 OSSAE-UK: SYLLABUS FOR THE ANNUAL EXAMINATION 2013 Page3 /6
Class VIII (I)2-4 (II)3-4 (III)3 (IV)2,5,6 (VI)2-4 (VII)1-2 (VIII)1 5. Jesus begins public Ministry 6. Jesus the life giver 7. Jesus in Glory 8. Jesus the King 9. Jesus becomes the sacrifice 10. Jesus resurrects 15. Solomon, the wise King 16. Hezekiah, The God-fearing King 17. Church is persecuted 18. Time of Great Tribulations 19. Fathers of the Early Church 23. The Great Lent. 24. Mar Thoma Metropolitans (History of Malankara Church) (I)2. Isaiah, the prophet Evangelist (I)3. Daniel, Prophet Seer (I)4. Ezekiel, Prophet of renewal and unity. (II)3. Praise, thanksgiving and communion (II)4. Eucharist in daily life (III)3. The Church s Faith (IV)2. Apostolic Fathers (IV)5. Oriental Fathers (IV)6. Local Fathers (VI)2. Confessing Christ (VI)3. Many Gift-one body. (VI)4. Love the greatest gift (VII)1. The poor (VII)2. Social injustice (VIII)1. The fathers of Monasticism 2) Prayer before receiving Holy Communion: O Lord God, make me worthy that my body may be Hallowed by Thy Holy Body (Daivamaya Karthavae, Ninte Parishudha Shareeram Bhakshippanum Punyapradhamaya Ninte Raktam..) 3) Prayer after receiving Holy Communion: Lord, I thank thee for Thy abundant mercy, by which I have been enabled to participate in Thy heavenly table. (Karthavae, Ninte Swargeeya Meshayude Sambandhathinu Enne Yogyanakkiyittulla..) 1) You that sit in the shelter of the Most High and abide in glory (Uyarapettavante Rehasya sthalathathirickunnavan Karthavinte ) 2) Just as the exalted Angels and the Archangels of heaven. (Melulla Uyarangalil..) b) High Priests and priests and deacons too Lord did set (First 2 (Melpattakkar Pattakkarodu ) a) Adored is Jesus who rose in magnificence ( First 2 (Mahimayadakabarinnu.) b) See the royal daughter stand (Ninnal Sthuthi..) 91 Class IX 1-6, 10-11,13,14,16-17,21, 22 1. What is the Bible 2. The use of the Bible. 3. Authenticity of the Bible 4. Old Testament 5. Prophets 6. New Testament 10. The Parable of the Talents 11. Final selection-good seed, net thrown into the sea 13. The Church - the body of Christ 1) O Thou, who art the one true God save us from all evils. (Pattangapetta Deyvam.) 2) The Nicene Creed (Vishwasapramanam) a) Seraphim of fiery line (First 3 (Srappikale Kandeshaya.) b) The righteous shall prosper like palm trees (Nayavan Panapole..) 119: 1-16 OSSAE-UK: SYLLABUS FOR THE ANNUAL EXAMINATION 2013 Page4 /6
14. The Church the bride of Christ 16. Love, Agape and Eros 17. Freedom and Discipline 21. Churches are coming nearer 22. Prayers for the departed and Intercession of Saints. Class X 2,5,13,19-32 2. Believe in God 5. Through Holy Baptism 13. Diversity of churches 19. Semitic Religions 20. Religious Harmony and Christian Witnessing 21. The Holy Trinity 22. The Holy Bible as part of Tradition 23. The Intercession of Saints 24. The Communion of the Departed 25. Infant Baptism 26. The Priesthood 27. St. Mary, the Mother of God 28. The End of the World 29. Through Suffering 30. Through Meditation of the Word 31. Through Sanctification of the Spirit 32. Through Incessant Worship 1) O Lord, awaken us from our slumber who are immersed in sin (Urakkamillatha..) 2) Prayers before and after receiving the Holy Communion 3) Just as the exalted Angels and the Archangels of heaven (Melulla Uyarangalil..) 4) The Nicene Creed (Vishwasapramanam) a) Adored is Jesus who rose in magnificence (First 3 (Mahimayodakabarinnu.) b) Come, the time of prayer is here (First 4 (Yachikkendum Samyamitha...) c) Lord as Thy Kingdom comes in glory great( First 4 (Nadha Nin Rajya.) d) O Lord, Absolve The Clergy Halleluiah (First stanza) (Mochanam aachariarkke kuka-halelluiah..) 121 *History of Catholicate *Life history of Parumala Thirumeni OSSAE-UK: SYLLABUS FOR THE ANNUAL EXAMINATION 2013 Page5 /6
Class XI 1-3,9,15-17, 20-25,27,31-33 1. Fundamentalism 2. Pentecostalism 3. Jehova s witnesses 9. Rejoice 15. Churches under Alien Yoke 16. The Eastern Churches 17. Our Church 20. Spirituality 21. Worship 22. Who is free 23. Freedom and authority 24. Freedom, law and Gospel 25. The Basileiad 27. Local fathers 31. Why we pray 32. How to pray 33. Why does the good man suffer 1) O Lord, who sittest in the secret place of the Most High (Mahonnathante maravil...) 2) Prayer before confession: (Oh Lord, I have sinned: forgive me, Oh God...) AND Prayer after confession (Oh Almighty and Merciful God, I truly...) a) Peace to thee Mary Ark of mysteries. 2 stanzas (Mosha Chamacho ) b) Heaven s ho-sts, angels, all sleepless..2 stanzas (Agnyatmee yanmaree...) 63 Class XII To be announced for 2014 OSSAE-UK: SYLLABUS FOR THE ANNUAL EXAMINATION 2013 Page6 /6