This program will be divided into three sections, Fall, Spring, and Summer. Each month a different religion will be studied including Unitarian Universalism, Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and more. Dates through January 2020 are listed below. The later months will be listed as scheduled over Fall 2019. Unless otherwise noted classes are at First Unitarian Church of Victoria and will run 10.30 – 11.45 am.
Chaperones and drivers may be needed for the offsite visits to various faith communities. If you are willing to be a driver/chaperone for these visits please email Arran. Participants are expected to commit to the program and will not be able to attend the visits unless they have attended the classes relating to that religion or with permission from the Director of Spiritual Exploration and Learning.
If you have any questions please email Arran.
Schedule
September 8 Outdoor games (not part of world religion curriculum)
Parent Orientation – Noon – 1.30pm
September 15 Child Orientation
September: Unitarian Universalism and What it Means to Be a People of Intention
September 22 Unitarian Universalism Introduction & Preparation for service
September 29 Attend Service (First Unitarian Church of Victoria)
October 6 UU Unitarian Universalism Debrief
October: Judaism and What it Means to Be a People of Belonging
October 13 Judaism Introduction
October 20 Judaism Preparation for service
October 25 Friday evening visit Jewish temple
October 27 Judaism Debrief
November: Christianity and What it Means to Be a People of Attention
November 3 Christianity Introduction
November 10 Christianity Preparation for service
November 17 Christianity – visit Christian church
November 24 Christianity Debrief
December: Catholicism and What it Means to Be a People of Awe
December 1 Catholicism Introduction & Preparation for service
December 8 Catholicism – visit Catholic church
December 15 Catholicism Debrief
January: Islam and What it Means to Be a People of Integrity
January 12 Islam Introduction
January 19 Islam Preparation for service
January 24 Friday evening – Visit local Mosque
January 26 Islam Debrief