Objective:
The Diploma exam is being conducted at the Diocese level to evaluate the understanding of the child in relation to the faith, sacramental life and traditions in the Church.
Details:
Please note that the child who is writing the Diploma Exam has been through the Sunday school for over 12 years and should have a good understanding of the faith and life in the Church and should be able to articulate and defend the faith and teachings of the Church in a good manner. However, we do not expect the children to write detailed responses to the questions that will be asked but they are expected to have an overall understanding of the faith and sacramental life in the Church and their answers should be structured in that manner and reflect that understanding. Also, these exams allow us to come together at a uniform (standardized) level across the diocese. Each examination – process is to be viewed as an opportunity to grow spiritually and learn more about our faith, traditions and sacraments and thus enable us to walk with our Lord a little better. Principals are requested to work with the Teachers, children and parents to ensure maximum participation in the Diploma exams. It is our hope and prayer that the children will then come back as assistant Teachers and will work with the TTC certified Teachers to impart the faith and teachings of the church and thus be more involved in the life and tradition of the Holy Church. Questions, please email : dswa.grade12diploma@gmail.com
Grade 12 Diploma Exam 2024
Resources:
1. Talmido -Lessons by Grade and Lessons by Topic
(We suggest concentrating on the topics from Grades 9 through 12) 2. The Orthodox Study Bible
3. LRD (Liturgical Resource Development) App
(this can be downloaded from LRD on App Store or LRD on Google Play )
4. Holy Qurbana (2017) and other Liturgical books
(The 2017 version of the Holy Qurbana book is available on the LRD App)
Important Dates:
1. Registration: April 23 - 17 June, 2024
2. Orientation (Exam Plan and guideline): 03 June 2024 (Monday) @ 8:00 PM CT and 15 June 2024 (Saturday) 3:00 PM CT
3. Examination: 21 June (Friday) to 22 July (Monday), 2024
4. Result Publication: November 2024
