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Christian Life and Faith Scope and Sequence

Biblical and Christian Foundation

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God (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn Who God is, based on Biblical accounts and verses that describe His natur e

(e.g., the gr eat I AM, the Alpha and Omega, etc.); learn attributes of God (e.g., His

power to protect, His power to cr eate, His power to supply, His love for mankind, His

wisdom, His wise judgment, etc.).2. Learn how the f ear of God is the beginning of wisdom; study and memorize Bible

verses upon which this principle is based. (See ³Wisdom,´ Level 2a, CLF.)3. Understand that it was God¶s love for mankind that caused Him to send Jesus to earth.

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Jesus, God¶s Son (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn about Jesus, God¶s Son, and why He came to earth. (See ³Salvation,´ Level 1a,

CLF)

2. Learn of Jesus¶ birth (as cele brated at Christmas), early lif e, and years befor e His

ministry began.

3. Learn of the main milestones in Jesus¶ ministry on earth.

4. Learn of Jesus¶ death and r esurr ection.5. Study select parables that Jesus taught and their meaning.

6. Study the miracles Jesus performed while on Earth.

7. (See also ³Jesus, Your Best Friend,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF.)

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Jesus, God¶s Son (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of the historical backings to the lif e of Jesus, His death on the cross, and His

r esurr ection.

2. Study mor e of the parables that Jesus taught and their meaning.

3. Be able to describe Jesus¶ divinity, and modern perspectives of His lif e.

4. Learn of the many names of Jesus throughout the Bible.

5. Learn that Jesus came to destroy the works of the Devil, and that Jesus¶ power is

much stronger than the Devil¶s.

6. Be able to identify Messianic prophecies in the Bible and connect them with their

historical fulfillment. (See ³Bible Prophecy,´ Level 1b, CLF.)



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Salvation (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of God¶s unconditional love for each person; learn that Jesus, God¶s Son, gave His lif e and then God raised Him back to lif e from the dead, so that one can be saved

from one¶s sins and r eceive the gift of eternal lif e in Heaven through acce pting the

gift of salvation.2. Study and be able to describe the Scriptural basis showing salvation as a gift that

cannot be earned through good works.3. Learn how once someone has r eceived the gift of salvation it won¶t be tak en away

from him/her due to sin in their lif e.

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Salvation (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn in de pth about the significance of the gift of salvation Jesus gave to each

person, as well as the r esponsibilities and accountability of those who ar e saved tospr ead that message to others.

2. Learn that without acce pting Jesus' gift of salvation from sin, one must live with one¶ssins, ex perience se paration from God as a r esult of sin, and f eel the darkness and

weight of one¶s sin.3. Understand that while salvation is a fr ee gift that won¶t be tak en away, and one can

always de pend on Jesus¶ unconditional love; when it comes to blessings and heavenly

r e

wards one

is judge

d by one

¶s actions, thus it is important to strive

to do what isright.

4. Be able to describe the events of the first communion: the meaning and significance

of communion: the br ead and the wine, the connection with Jesus¶ sacrifice for

mankind, and how one partak es of communion in r emembrance of Jesus¶ sacrifice.

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Holy Spirit, The (1)

[The child should:]

1. Be able to articulate why the Holy Spirit was sent to believers after Jesus de parted.2. Be able to define the baptism (or overflowing) of the Holy Spirit, and understand the

purposes of Holy Spirit baptism, to give one comfort and peace, power to give mor e love to others, to be a gr eater witness of God¶s love through Jesus, transformative

power, a closer r elationship with Jesus, wisdom to understand God¶s Word, and help

in hearing God¶s voice; r ead and memorize Bible verses which highlight the purposesof the Holy Spirit.

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Holy Spirit, The (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn the importance of obedience to the leading of the Holy Spirit.2. Be able to describe the fruits of the Spirit. (See ³The Fruits of the Spirit ,´ Level 2,

CLF.)3. Be able to describe the gifts of the Spirit. (See ³The Gifts of the Spirit,´ Level 2,

CLF.)

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Trinity²God the Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit, The (2)

[The child should:]

1. Be able to list that the Trinity comprises God²the Father, Jesus²the Son, and the

Holy Spirit.

2. Be able to describe the significance and se parate roles of each personality of the

Trinity.

3. (See also ³God,´ Level 1, CLF; ³Jesus, God¶s Son,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF; and ³The

Holy Spirit,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF.)

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God¶s Word (1)

[The child should:]

1. Le

arn that the

Bible

is God's Word written by divin

einspiration; study th

eBibl

e verses that r ef er to this principle.

2. R espect and tr easur e God's Word, and understand the importance of k ee ping and

obeying God's Word; study and memorize Bible verses upon which these principles

ar e based.

3. Be able to identify the benefits of r eading God's Word daily and becoming a student

of the Word.4. Be able to list benefits of Scriptur e memorization.

5. Learn of methods and tips to become a student of the Word, such as memorization,Bible skills and knowledge, and practical study tips.

6. (See also ³General Bible Knowledge,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF.)

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God¶s Word (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that within God¶s Word lies the story of mankind¶s past and futur e, the purpose

of lif e, the blue print for living a godly lif e, etc.



2. Understand that God's Word is the first place one can turn to when one needs toobtain victories or overcome obstacles in lif e; learn how to study God¶s Word when

desiring victories in lif e.3. Learn that God¶s Word must be given a priority in lif e if one desir es to be successful.

4. Be able to identify the benefits of Scriptur e memorization, and power that is available

through claiming and quoting God¶s Word.

5. Learn that God¶s Word helps one to find His will. (See ³Finding God¶s Will,´ Level2d, CLF.)

6. Learn that it is not always easy to study God¶s Word, and how human natur e

sometimes fights against one¶s ability to draw all one can from it, through familiarity,

laziness, disbelief, distractions, etc.

7. (See also ³General Bible Knowledge,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF.)

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Faith (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn what faith is, i.e.: faith is a belief in the unseen, and a substantial and r eal

commodity in the spirit, etc.; r ead and memorize Bible verses that build on the

conce pt of faith.

2. Be able to identify wher e to str engthen one¶s faith: in Jesus and in His Word, and

through faith-building accounts, and by actions that incr ease faith.

3. Learn that faith is one of the gifts of the Spirit, and that one can pray to r eceive a gift

of incr eased faith.

4. Be able to describe the r ewards and blessings of faith.

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Faith (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that faith is a fruit of the Spirit, and is manif ested when one is abiding in Jesus.

2. Learn of the importance faith plays in one¶s spiritual lif e: that one is saved by faith

(grace), that one must live one¶s faith, that faith gives spiritual str ength and power,

and that without it one cannot please God; study and memorize Bible verses upon

which these principles ar e based.

3. Be able to identify ste ps to str engthen and incr ease one¶s faith, and be awar e of things

that can detract from faith and how to tak e a stand against such things.

4. Understand that sometimes God allows difficulties and hardships in one¶s lif e as a testof one¶s faith, to cause one to draw closer to Him for help and support, which r esults

in a happier lif e; learn the importance of trusting God despite difficult circumstances.

5. Learn how to trust even when God¶s promises don¶t seem to be fulfilled; understand

the principle of Romans 8:28.

6. R ead of faith-building accounts from history of those who put their faith in God and

wer e blessed of God for their actions.



7. Learn that faith includes actions; one must have faith in God¶s ability to do what one cannot do, but one can strive to do what one can; be able to identify the conce pt of

faith plus works.8. Understand that faith isn¶t based on f eelings; it¶s a manif estation of confidence in

God¶s promises and His ability to answer, even when circumstances seem to

contradict His promises; learn that God honors faith with answers, love, and car e.

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God¶s Law of Love (1)

[The child should:]

1. Be able to describe Jesus¶ commandments of love as articulated in Matthew 22:35± 39; identify love as the most important virtue; study and memorize Bible verses that

highlight this principle.2. Be able to describe the Golden Rule as ex plained in the Bible (Luk e 10:25±37) to

tr eat others as one would wish to be tr eated.

3. Learn that love is a fruit of God¶s Spirit, and is manif ested when one is abiding close to Jesus.

4. Learn that one¶s own love is insufficient, and so one must ask God to give one His

love to love others with.

5. Learn of the benefits that loving others brings both to oneself and to others.

6. Learn the qualities of genuine love: that it should be extended to everyone, that it is

not pushy, it is considerate of others¶ weaknesses, does not hurt or do wrong, does not

give up, is kind and courteous, etc.

7. Learn what putting love into action means, and that r eal love r esults in good deeds.

8. Understand the importance and benefits of giving and r eceiving aff ection, and how to

show it to others.

9. Learn of men and women in history who showed genuine and/or sacrificial love toothers and the testament it was of God¶s love.

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Fruits of the Spirit, The (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that abiding with Jesus and in His Spirit will manif est itself in fruit (positive

r esults).

2. Be able to define the purposes for the fruits of the Spirit.

3. Understand how to r ecognize whether one is manif esting the fruits of the Spirit inone¶s lif e, and the ste ps to tak e in order to do so.

4. Study the fruit of the Spirit: Love (See ³ God¶s Law of Love,´ Level 1, CLF.)

5. Study the fruit of the Spirit: Joy (See ³Joyfulness,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF.)

6. Study the fruit of the Spirit: Peace (See ³Peacefulness,´ Level 1, CB.)

7. Study the fruit of the Spirit: Longsuff ering / Patience (See ³ Patience,´ Levels 1 & 2,

CB.)

8. Study the fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness (See ³Gentleness,´ Level 1, CB.)

9. Study the fruit of the Spirit: Goodness



10. Study the fruit of the Spirit: Faith (See ³Faith,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF.)11. Study the fruit of the Spirit: Meekness / Humility (See ³ Humility,´ Level 2, CB.)

12. Study the fruit of the Spirit: Temperance / Self -discipline (See ³Self-Discipline,´Levels 1 & 2, CB. See also ³Moderation,´ Levels 1 & 2, CB.)

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Gifts of the Spirit, The (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that the Holy Spirit gives one spiritual gifts; learn how to ask for the gifts thatthe Spirit gives.

2. Understand the purpose for these gifts and how to use them in one¶s lif e andconnection with Jesus.

3. Study the gift of the Spirit: Discernment (See ³Wisdom,´ Levels 1 & 2, CB.)4. Study the gift of the Spirit: Knowledge (See ³Learning and Study Skills,´ Levels 1 &

2, CB.)

5. Study the gift of the Spirit: Wisdom (See ³ Wisdom,´ Level 1 & 2, CB.)6. Study the gift of the Spirit: Faith (See ³Faith,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF.)

7. Study the gift of the Spirit: Prophecy (See ³Hearing from Jesus,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF.)

8. Study the gift of the Spirit: Healing (See ³Healing,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF)

9. Study the gift of the Spirit: Miracles (See ³Miracles,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF.)

10. Study the gift of the Spirit: Tongues

11. Study the gift of the Spirit: Interpr etation of tongues

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Finding God¶s Will (2)

[The child should:]

1. Understand the importance of finding God¶s will.

2. Understand the blessings and benefits that come to a person who is in God¶s will.

3. Learn of the pr er equisites to finding God¶s will: submission to His plan, trust that H e

knows best, a sincer e desir e to do it, and faith to ste p out and try.

4. Learn of the various ways in which God leads one within His will: Holy Spirit

guidance, the voice of His Word, godly counsel, dr eams and visions, dir ect r evelation,

burdens, and fleeces.

5. Learn the importance of continuing to seek God¶s will, even after r eceiving initial

dir ection of His plan.

6. Study and memorize Bible verses on God¶s promises to help those who ar e earnestlyseeking to find His will.

7. Learn that sometimes God's will and plans ar e conditional, and can change de pending

upon man¶s actions and r eactions; learn of accounts in the Bible when God changed

His mind.

8. Understand that God often gives Christians choices within the boundary of His overall

will.

9. (See also ³Hearing from Jesus,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF)



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Obedience to God (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that obedience to God is the duty of Christians and followers of Jesus.2. Be able to describe the blessings God gives for obedience; learn of the consequences

of disobeying God.

3. Understand that God is infinitely wiser than man, and it is wisdom to obey God.4. Understand that obedience to God often tak es the form of submission to those God

has placed in positions of authority, such as par ents, teachers, she pherds/pastors,leaders, rulers, etc.

5. Learn of accounts in the Bible of obedience to God.6. (See also ³Obedience,´ Level 1, CB.)

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Great Commission, The (1)

[The child should:]

( This section of the scope and sequence focuses on the fundamentals of the great commission. For more on the practical ways to witness, see ³ Preach the Gospel ,´ Level 2, CLF.)

1. Be able to describe and define ³the gr eat commission´ that Jesus gave to His first

disciples as articulated in the Bible.2. Be able to indentify the gr eat commission as the duty of all followers of Jesus to

spr ead His message of love and truth.

3. Le

arn of the

importance

of the

me

ssage

of salvation, and why Christians ar e

calle

d towitness.4. Learn of the r ewards that come with being a witness for Jesus.

5. (See also ³Pr each the Gospel,´ Level 2, CLF.)

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Discipleship (1)

[The child should:]

1. Be able to define the term ³disciple´ to mean a "follower of the teaching"; identify a

disciple as someone who follows Jesus¶ teachings, and serves Him and others out of love; study and memorize Bible verses and passages that this principle is based upon.

2. Be able to list Jesus¶ twelve disciples who followed Him while He was on earth, and

the role that they played in helping Jesus in His mission.

3. Learn that a disciple¶s job is to manif est the love of God to others, and help others

come to know God in a personal way; understand that a Christian¶s lif e should stand

as a testimony to the love God has for the world, and to the truth and power of His

Word.



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Discipleship (2)

[The child should:]

1. Be able to describe various actions that a disciple must tak e as based on Scriptur e,such as, obedience to God, submission to His will, forsaking the sole pursuit of

materialistic goals, sacrificial giving, willingness to endur e hardship, etc.

2. Be able to describe the various ministries of disciples, and how utilizing one¶s giftsand talents for God¶s glory, and the furtherance of the gr eat commission is one way in

which disciples serve God; identify men and women in history who wer e disciplesand/or missionaries.

3. Be able to describe the role Jesus¶ disciples played in the establishment of the EarlyChurch and spr eading the message of Jesus and salvation, and the influence their

discipleship had on Christianity.4. Understand how disciples ar e to be in the world but not of the world.

5. Learn of the r ewards, benefits, and privilege of discipleship.

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Fellowship of Believers, The (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of the importance of the f ellowship of believers as outlined in the Bible.

2. Understand that believers ar e one in Christ, and that together believers ar e the body of Christ.

3. Understand the str ength that is to be found in f ellowship, and that it is for the str ength,

e

dification, and inspiration of one

¶s spirit.

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Brotherhood and Unity (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn how working in brotherhood and unity, while it tak es an investment of time andeffort, brings joy; learn Bible verses that highlight this principle.

2. Be able to describe the Biblical basis for unity, and that unity is part of one¶sChristian example; learn of the power that it has when it is practiced.

3. R ecognize when one is practicing brotherhood, and when one is not.4. Learn of the causes of disunity and division; identify what ste ps to tak e in order for

unity to be established.5. Understand that brotherhood with f ellow Christians and peoples of other faiths

promotes a positive perspective of Christianity to the world, and is a means by which

gr eater good is achieved and God¶s message of love and faith is spr ead.6. (See also ³Teamwork ,´ Level 1, CB and ³R esolving Conflicts,´ Level 2, CB.)

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OvercomingObstacles (2)

1. Understand that difficulties, trials, and obstacles ar e a part of lif e, and throughlearning to work through them, one can gain valuable understanding through these

ex periences; study and memorize Bible verses upon which this principle is based.

2. Learn that through God¶s help one can overcome obstacles and difficulties, and find

peace and triumph despite setbacks.3. Understand that some difficulties one faces ar e put on one¶s path by the Devil, and

how one must sense these times and r e buk e and r esist the Devil.

4. R ecognize when difficulties ar e getting the better of oneself, and learn how to

positively alter the situation.

5. Learn how to overcome difficulties, trials, and obstacles, and how to seek the

assistance of those who can help one mak e further progr ess.

6. (See also ³Problem Solving,´ Level 1, CB.)

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Contending for the Faith / Opposition / Persecu tion (2)

[The child should:]

1. Study Bible verses that describe opposition and/or persecution as something that all

followers of Jesus will face; learn that all believers ar e ask ed to contend for the faith.

2. Be able to describe Biblical accounts of when God¶s followers faced opposition

and/or persecution, and how God used it for good.

3. Learn the diff er ence between persecution and opposition; understand that opposition

is something that everyone in the world will face at some time or another.

4. Learn of the blessings and benefits of persecution: it helps spr ead the Gospel, it

str engthens one¶s faith, it str engthens the faith of new converts, etc.

5. Learn what ste ps to tak e in order to be pr e par ed for persecution or opposition, and

how to handle it with grace and faith.

6. Learn of God¶s power to protect His childr en despite persecution; r ead of suchaccounts from history.

A Personal Connection With Jesus

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Jesus, Your Best Friend (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of Jesus¶ love for us, and how important Jesus considers each person.

2. Learn to ex perience Jesus as part of one¶s everyday lives, and learn to interact withHim, talk to Him, ex perience and tak e note of His love in the variety of ways He

shows it, and to hear the guidance He off ers.3. Learn that no problem one ex periences is too big, bad, or ugly to tak e to Jesus; learn

of the comfort and str ength Jesus gives.



4. Learn how Jesus wants to hear about all one goes through in lif e, the good and the difficult; that He will lovingly listen, give advice, encourage, and help one as a best

friend would.5. (See also ³Salvation,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF.)

6. (See also ³Jesus, God¶s Son,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF.)

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Prayer (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of the many benefits and blessings that an active prayer lif e brings; study and

memorize Bible verses on prayer.2. Learn how prayer is a combination of talking to and listening to Jesus.

3. Commit ³The Lord¶s Prayer´ to memory and be able to describe its meaning.4. Learn to have r ever ence in prayer, approaching God in a spirit of praise, while also

learning how to communicate with Jesus as the One who wishes to be one¶s close

friend and answer one¶s prayers.5. Learn that though God always answers prayers, He answers in the best way, which

isn¶t always the way a person ex pects or wants Him to answer; learn about the

answers God gives to prayer²yes, no, and wait.

6. Learn how to employ the power of prayer by evoking the spiritual promises that God

has given through His Word; study Bible verses on God¶s promises to hear and

answer prayer.

7. Learn of the need to pray for others, as well as prayer for oneself; learn that to pray is

the gr eatest action one can tak e to bring about good r esults.

8. Learn of miracles God performed for thosewho prayed f ervently.

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Prayer (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of the significance and importance of prayer in a Christian¶s r elationship with

the Lord.

2. Learn of the many facets of prayer, and that it is not only asking for things, but

sharing one¶s heart with God, meditating upon His Word, as well as listening to God.

3. Learn of the conditions that must be met in order for prayers to be answer ed, and

various hindrances that k ee p prayers from being answer ed.

4. Learn of importunity in prayer, and how ther e ar e times when God ex pects one to persever e in prayer befor e He brings the answer.

5. Learn to praise and trust Him fully, both when one¶s prayers ar e answer ed as one had

hoped for, and when one f eels lik e God didn¶t answer because things turn out

diff er ently than one had hoped for.

6. Learn to tak e one¶s specific needs and the needs of others to the Lord in prayer,

claiming God¶s promises and ex pecting God to act.

7. Learn to go beyond what one f eels is a comfortable r equest, and to put God on the

spot for needs outside of the r ealm of easy ex pectation.



8. Learn various prayer methods.9. (See also ³Faith,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF.)

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Praise and Thanksgiving (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that believers ar e admonished in the Bible to give thanks; that one¶s praisesaccomplish many purposes, one of which is making Jesus happy, another is that it

benefits one¶s spirit.2. Learn to r ecognize the many blessings that one has been given, and learn to ex pr ess

praise and thankfulness to Jesus for them.3. Learn that one¶s praises mak e Jesus happy, and the many ways in which to praise

Jesus.4. Learn the negative eff ects of murmuring, or an unthankful attitude; learn how God

views unthankfulness; learn what ste ps to tak e in order to guard against unthankful

thoughts and behavior.5. Learn how to praise God during difficult times; learn how praise to God not only

gives one str ength to mak e it through difficult times, but that God uses one¶s praises

to bring good out of otherwise poor/bad circumstances.

6. (See also ³Gratitude,´ Levels 1 & 2, CB.)

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Joyfulness (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that joy is a fruit of the Spirit; understand that joyfulness springs from the knowledge that one is loved by God, and one is promised eternal lif e through Jesus;

become familiar with Scriptur e upon which these principles ar e based.

2. Learn to look to Jesus for continual joy, and to not be de pendent on external

circumstances for happiness.

3. Learn that when times ar e slow, or when one needs to do something he or she doesn't

want to do, by practicing joyfulness, one can be happy.

4. Learn the balance between having fun and being joyful, versus being foolish.

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Joyfulness (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that the joy Jesus gives can also be one¶s str ength that helps one not to be

swayed by external circumstances or situations.

2. Learn the diff er ence between joyfulness manif ested in a godly sense of fun versus

foolish behavior.



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Quality Time with Jesus (2)

[The child should:]

1. Understand the importance of spending quality time with Jesus in order to maintain astrong connection with Him; the benefits of doing so, and the negative eff ect of not.

2. Learn of components to "quality time" with Jesus, and how to establish this habit in

one¶s lif e.3. (See also ³God¶s Word,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF.)

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Hearing from Jesus (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that hearing from God is one of the gifts of the Spirit (prophecy), and is given

to those who ask for this gift.

2. Learn of the many ways in which God¶s voice speaks: through the voice of His Word;

through impr essions or leadings; through His still, small voice; through dr eams and

visions, etc.; learn of instances in the Bible wher e God spok e to His prophets and His people.

3. Learn Bible verses on hearing from Jesus, as well as verses that str engthen one¶s faiththat Jesus desir es to talk with us.

4. Learn that prayer includes listening to God, and learn ste ps to tak e that will help one hear from Jesus.

5. (See also ³Hearing from Jesus,´ Level 2, CLF.)

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Hearing from Jesus (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn k ey elements that enhance one¶s ability to hear from Jesus.

2. Learn that Jesus loves to be involved in many aspects of one¶s lif e, and this is done through hearing from Him.

3. Learn that along with hearing dir ectly from Him, Jesus also desir es that one uses the gifts of wisdom, understanding, and discernment, as well as the other ways in which

to find His will when needing to mak e decisions.4. (See also ³Hearing from Jesus,´ Level 1, CLF, and ³Finding God¶s Will,´ Level 2,

CLF.)

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R eflecting on Jesus and God¶s Word (Meditation) (2)

[The child should:]



1. Learn the importance of stopping to r eflect on the Word one r eads.2. Learn what it means to ³meditate on Jesus,´ and the benefits and importance of it in

one¶s r elationship with Jesus.3. Learn of the variety of ways in which one can meditate on Jesus (e.g., through God¶s

Word, through music, through enjoying God¶s cr eation, etc.).

Witnessing and Missionary Training

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Preaching the Gospel (2)

[The child should:]

( This section of the Scope and Sequence focuses on the practical ways in which to be a

witness. For fundamentals on the Great Commission, see ³The Great Commission ,´ Level 1,

CLF.)

1. Be able to describe Jesus¶ commandment to pr each the gospel, and r ecognize how this

commandment has played a pivotal role in the history of Christianity. (See ³The Gr eat

Commission,´ Level 1, CLF.)

2. Learn of some Biblical and historical characters who gave their all to pr each the Gospel, and the r esults that came from their efforts. (See ³Gr eat Men and Women of

God,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF.)3. Learn that the "fruit" Christians should bear is other Christians, helping others find

salvation and happiness in Jesus.4. Be able to identify k ey elements that enhance a Christian¶s witness; r ecognize how a

good Christian example can draw others to Jesus: one¶s countenance, comportment,and actions all play a part in one¶s witness to others.

5.

Be

able

to identify opportuniti

es to shar

eJesus with oth

ers, and how to b

er eady to doso at any time.

6. Learn mor e about how to tap into the Holy Spirit and Heaven¶s r esources for the

power to witness.

7. Understand that only God and His Holy Spirit can win someone, and that a

Christian¶s job is just to be a messenger of the Gospel.

8. Learn that ministering to others of God¶s truth and love doesn¶t always bear

immediate r esults, and r equir es faithfulness to the calling even when little to no

tangible r esults ar e evident.

9. Learn that everyone needs Jesus, and the importance of giving the good news to those

from all walks of lif e.

10. Be able to dir ect others to Jesus and the Word.

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Missionary life (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn what it means to be a missionary, both in the past, as well as in pr esent-day

society.



2. Learn ways of pr e paring to possibly one day be a missionary by learning the Wordand to witness today.

3. Learn of the importance of praying for missionaries.

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Missionary life (2)

[The child should:]

1. Be encouraged to communicate with missionaries, follow their progr ess, help support

them financially, write letters of encouragement, and possibly be a pen pal to childr en being r eached on the mission field or childr en of missionaries.

2. Learn of the Biblical principle to ³become one´ to all people in an effort to win themto Jesus, and other k ey elements that help missionaries be successful, such as,

understanding the local customs and people, learning of the r eligion or faith that is pr edominant in the country/cultur e in which you r eside, learning the language, etc.

(See ³Courtesy,´ Level 2a, CB.)

3. R ead accounts of various missionaries who God called to the mission field and howthe lives they lived helped in r eaching others.

4. Learn of the calling that God places in individuals¶ hearts even today to serve as

missionaries and spr ead God¶s message of love and salvation.

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Great Men and Women of God (1)

[The child should:]

1. Le

arn of some

of the

live

s of the

gr e

at me

n and wome

n of the

Bible

.2. Learn of some of the well-known gr eat men and women of God throughout history.

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Great Men and Women of God (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of mor e of the lives of the gr eat men and women of the Bible.

2. Learn of mor e of the gr eat men and women of God throughout history.

Bible Knowledge

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General Bible Knowledge (1)

[The child should:]



1. Learn that the Bible was written by divine inspiration. That ther e wer e many writers,yet only one author²God. (See ³God¶s Word,´ Level 1a, CLF.)

2. Learn why it is important to study the Bible: for spiritual str ength, for one¶s witness,to understand history, to know the futur e, etc.

3. Learn the books of the Bible.

4. (See also ³General Bible Knowledge,´ Level 2, CLF.)

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General Bible Knowledge (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn the history of the Bible, how it was put together, its division into chapters andverses, and about many of the translations of the Bible.

2. Look at the Bible¶s impact on history, world leaders, and gr eat men and women.3. Learn of the book themes within the Old Testament: the historical books, the poetical

books, the major prophets, the minor prophets, etc.

4. Learn of the book themes within the New Testament: the Gospels and Acts (history),the Epistles, the Book of R evelation, etc.

5. Understand that the Bible, and particularly the New Testament, is the foundation for

Christian doctrine.

6. (See also ³General Bible Knowledge,´ Level 1, CLF.)

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Creation (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn the story of cr eation.2. Learn of the wonders of God¶s cr eation, and show appr eciation for it.

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Creation (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of the significance of cr eation, and why it matters Who made it; learn basic

examples of evolutionary theory, and how man has tried to ex plain a world wher e

God doesn¶t exist; understand that God¶s cr eation proves His existence.2. Understand that it tak es faith to believe in either cr eation or evolution.

3. Learn of various age-appropriate scientific theories that support intelligent design.

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Bible Prophecy (1)

[The child should:]



1. Learn of how God uses prophecy to r eveal the futur e; learn of the purpose for the futur e being for etold.

2. Be able to identify Messianic prophecies in the Bible and connect them with their historical fulfillment.

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Bible Prophecy (2)

[The child should:]

1. Be able to describe instances throughout the Bible wher e prophecy was fulfilled, andhow prophecy was used to guide His people.

2. Be able to identify prophecies that have for etold the history of the world, as well asthe coming history of the world; study k ey prophetic chapters throughout the Bible;

study Scriptur es ex plaining that Jesus will one day r eturn; learn of what the Bible saysabout the Millennium, the New Heaven and New Earth.

Spiritual Insight and Awareness

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Healing (1)

[The child should:]

1. Study God¶s many promises in the Bible to heal when one is sick; r ead Biblical

accounts of miracles of healing.

2. Learn that God is one¶s Cr eator, and it¶s within His power to heal.

3. Learn how God uses doctors and other health prof essionals to help tr eat illness or gaina better understanding of one¶s bodies and its needs.

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Healing (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that blessings can come from afflictions, and the r easons why the Lord allowsafflictions; learn that ther e ar e some afflictions one may not be healed from, learn of

the purpose for this.

2. Learn the ste ps that God asks one to tak e in order to r eceive His gift of healing.3. Learn how to persever e when asking for healing, learn how to tak e a stand of faith.4. Learn to trust that God will heal one in His perf ect time.

5. Learn about trusting one¶s par ents r egarding matters of health and healing.

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Miracles (1)



[The child should:]

1. Learn of miracles that took place in the Bible.2. Learn of God¶s conditions for miracles, and in what circumstances God lik es to

perform miracles.

3. Learn to r ecognize and give thanks for the miracles that God does in answer to prayer.

4. Learn to tak e one¶s specific needs and the needs of others to the Lord in prayer,claiming God¶s promises and ex pecting God to act. (See ³Prayer ,´ Level 2f, CLF.)

5. Learn to go beyond what one f eels is a comfortable r equest, and to put God on the

spot for needs outside of the r ealm of easy ex pectation. (See ³Prayer ,´ Level 2g,

CLF.)

6. (See ³Prayer ,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF.)

7. (See ³Faith,´ Levels 1 & 2, CLF.)

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Heaven (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of Heaven as described in the Bible.

2. Understand that Jesus has pr e par ed a place in Heaven for all those who believe in

Him.

3. Understand that Heaven is the place one¶s soul goes to when one¶s lif e on Earth is

over.

4. Learn that loved ones who ar e saved befor e they die, go to Heaven, and that one day

one will be r eunited with them.

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Heaven and the Spirit World (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of how the Bible describes the ³spirit world,´ and people¶s ex periences as

r elated to one from the Bible.2. Learn of the ³veil´ that se parates the spiritual world from the physical world, and the

purpose for this veil.3. R ead of people¶s ex periences of going to Heaven.

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Life and Death (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn how lif e on earth is transitory, and that everyone who lives will also die

(He br ews 9:27).

2. Learn to r espect both lif e and death, to r espect one¶s own lif e and the lives of other humans.



3. Learn to not f ear death, but to view it as the end of one¶s training on earth andentering into a fuller lif e in the spirit world.

4. (See also ³Heaven,´ Level 1, CLF, and ³Heaven and the Spirit World,´ Level 2,CLF.)

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Angels and Departed Saints / Satan and His Demons (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of the ³gr eat cloud of witnesses´ as described in the Bible.2. Learn that angels ar e powerful immortal beings; r ead accounts of angelic appearances

in the Bible, as well as modern day appearances.3. Learn of God¶s plan and purpose for angels, and how they help us.

4. Learn of the fall of Lucif er, and how he convinced one-third of the angels to followhim.

5. Learn that Satan, the Devil, is the opposing force of all that is good, and that he fights

God¶s truth, and those who stand for God.6. Learn of the role of guardian angels, and how they ar e always with us.

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Angels and Departed Saints / Satan and His Demons (2)

[The child should:]

1. Understand some of the tactics and devices of Satan as outlined in the Bible, how to

detect and def end oneself from these tactics, as well as how to counterattack.

2. Le

arn that de

parte

d saints ar e

the

spirits of pe

ople

who live

d and we

r e

save

d; r e

adaccounts of Biblical appearances of de parted saints.3. Learn of the mission and purpose God has given de parted saints, and how they help

us.

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Keys of the Kingdom, The (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of the Biblical foundation for the k eys of the kingdom, and how Jesus gave this

power to his first disciples and what it means for today.2. Learn that the k eys give access to the power of Heaven, and can enhance the power of

prayer.

Character Building Scope and Sequence

Values and Virtues



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Courage (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of God's power to protect and comfort when f eeling f earful; r ecognize that Godis stronger than one¶s f ears; r ead and memorize Scriptur e upon which these principles

ar e based.

2. Learn of Biblical characters who displayed gr eat courage in the face of f ear or seemingly insurmountable odds.

3. Learn coping strategies to deal with f ears one encounters in daily lif e, and how tocommunicate about f ears with those who can help.

4. Learn of actions one can tak e that will alleviate f ear.5. Learn to try new things that one doesn¶t yet f eel capable of doing.

6. (See also ³Courage,´ Level 2, CB.)

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Courage (2)

[The child should:]

1. R ecognize the need for courage in facing and confronting difficult situations; see that

courage is a decision to move past f ear and to persever e in doing right.2. Understand that God will give courage and provide str ength in order for His will to be

performed.3. Learn of historical characters who displayed gr eat courage in the face of f ear or

seemingly insurmountable odds.

4.

Unde

rstand that courage

e

nable

s us to face

the

daily challe

nge

s that ar e

known to us,as well as the unknown f ears that we have yet to encounter.

5. Learn to r ecognize and practice courage in everyday situations, and understand that it

is a skill that can be developed, which will allow one to face situations that pr eviously

had been thought too difficult.

6. Understand the diff er ence between bravery and courage versus foolhardiness and

actions that unnecessarily endanger oneself or others.

7. (See also ³Courage,´ Level 1, CB.)

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Contentment (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of the Biblical basis for contentment (God knows our needs, and has promised

to supply what we need); study and memorize pertinent Bible verses on the topic.

2. Learn that ex pr essing thankfulness and gratefulness to Jesus and others helps inf eeling content with what one has. (See ³Praise and Thanksgiving,´ Level 1a±b, CLF)



3. Learn to r ecognize the diff er ence between ³needs´ and ³wants,´ and how to overcome f eelings of discontent by counting one¶s blessings and focusing on the needs of others.

(See also ³Gratitude,´ Level 2a, CB.)4. (See also ³Contentment,´ Level 2, CB.)

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Contentment (2)

[The child should:]

1. Understand what it means to be content with who one is: r ecognize that God has made

everyone diff er ent, and that ther e is a unique and specific purpose for the way in

which God has cr eated each individual, both physically and characteristically; become familiar with Scriptur e upon which these principles ar e based.

2. Learn about positive body image, and what one can do to establish a healthy bodyimage of oneself.

3. Learn to focus on and develop the talents that God has given each individual.

4. R ecognize that jealousy, envy, a desir e for mor e material possessions, coveting whatothers have, not being satisfied with what one has, and negative comparisons, ar e all

attitudes that show a lack of and need for contentment.

5. R ecognize thoughts that ar e rooted in jealousy, envy, covetousness, gr eed, and

discontent, and the negative eff ects such thoughts can have on one¶s happiness; learn

what ste ps to tak e in order to practice contentment once again.

6. (See also ³Contentment,´ Level 1, CB.)

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Wisdom (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that the root of all wisdom comes from God, the f ear of Him, and God¶s Word;

r ead and memorize Scriptur e upon which these principles ar e based.

2. Understand that wisdom is a gift of the Spirit, and godly wisdom is a manif estation of

God¶s Spirit within us.

3. Learn that ther e is a diff er ence between man¶s understanding versus God¶s wisdom.

4. (See also ³Wisdom,´ Level 2, CB.)

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Wisdom (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn mor e of how the f ear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and how this conce pt

should play out in one¶s daily lif e; study and memorize Scriptur e upon which these

principles ar e based.



2. Learn that one way to practice wisdom is through discernment; understand thatdiscernment means that one seeks God¶s perspective and judgment on matters that

arise.3. Learn that to practice discernment one must be willing to think matters through, to

question, to counsel, and to pray in order for the right conclusion to be found. (See

also ³Critical-thinking Skills,´ Level 2, CB.)

4. R ead of men and women in history who practiced discernment at pivotal moments,and how the practice of discernment led to their success.

5. (See also ³Wisdom,´ Level 1, CB.)

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Orderliness and Adaptability (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of both the adaptable and orderly natur e of God's Spirit; become familiar with

Scriptur e upon which these principles ar e based.

2. Understand the importance and benefits of being adaptable; learn of the detriments to being inflexible.

3. Be able to identify ar eas in lif e (e.g., interactions with others, etc.) that could benefit

from a flexible approach, as well as what ste ps to tak e in order to practice this virtue.

4. Be able to identify ar eas in lif e that could benefit from orderliness, as well as what

ste ps to tak e in order to practice this virtue.

5. R ecognize and learn from historical examples when adaptability in approach led to

success.

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Generosity (1)

[The child should:]

1. Gain an understanding of generosity as based on Scriptur e: why it is that one gives to

others, and the benefits to one¶s spirit and heart that ar e gained through giving; study

and memorize Bible verses that encourage giving.

2. Learn of the blessings and benefits that God gives to those who give to Him and to

others.

3. Understand that giving is not mer ely a duty, but should be something that one does

from the heart. When one gives to others from the heart, he or she is also giving to

God.

4. R ead of examples from the Bible and history of men and women who gave andr eceived God¶s blessings because of it.

5. Learn to identify ways in which one can show generosity to others.

6. (See also ³Generosity,´ Level 2, CB.)

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Generosity (2)



[The child should:]

1. Gain a dee per understanding of what it means to give. (E.g., It¶s not simply givingwhen one has excess, but it¶s giving even when one may not have much oneself, but

sees someone with a gr eater need than one¶s own.)

2. Gain a dee per understanding of the times in the Bible and history when God ask ed

individuals to give of what little they had, so that in turn they could r eceive gr eater blessings from Him.

3. Understand that generosity is not only about giving money or material goods to

others, sometimes it¶s also a matter of giving of oneself to others²one¶s time, skills,

compassion, etc.

4. Learn of the conce pt of giving sacrificially; understand that sometimes God asks one

to give something pr ecious to oneself, to show love and devotion to Him.

5. (See also ³Generosity,´ Level 1, CB.)

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Gentleness (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that gentleness is a fruit of the Spirit, and is manif ested when one abides in

Jesus.

2. Understand the importance of ³gentleness´ in one¶s behavior; people¶s f eelings can be

hurt, and things can be brok en when gentleness is not practiced; study and memorize

Bible verses that emphasize gentleness.

3. Understand that practicing gentleness means being considerate and awar e that one¶s

actions can either soothe and heal or hurt and br eak.

4. Learn how one can personally manif est gentleness, and learn to manif est this

behavior.

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Gratitude (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn the importance of showing gratitude by thanking people, including writingthank-you notes, and how to do so sincer ely as to help the person giving the gift to

f eel appr eciated.2. Learn that one should be grateful and graceful in one¶s acce ptance of gifts or favors,

even when it is not exactly what one would have wished for.3. (See also ³Gratitude,´ Level 2, CB.)

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Gratitude (2)

[The child should:]



1. Learn that one is not owed the good things that come into one¶s lif e, but that they ar e a blessing from God, for which one should be grateful; become familiar with

Scriptur e upon which these principles ar e based.2. Learn to show gratitude by thanking God and people, and identify ways to show

thankfulness to others.

3. Understand that gratitude is a powerful mood lifter, and can enhance one¶s daily

ex periences.4. (See also ³Praise and Thanksgiving,´ Level 1, CLF; ³Gratitude,´ Level 2, CB; and

³Contentment,´ Level 1, CB.)

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Positiveness (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that a positive outlook enhances one¶s lif e ex periences; understand that

negativity tak es the happiness out of lif e, which is why one must combat it with

positive thoughts and r eactions.2. Learn of the art of positive thinking and the power it can have in helping us to rise

above troubling circumstances by focusing on the good. Learn of the damaging r esults

of negative thinking.

3. Learn the Biblical principle that ³all things work together for good´ (Romans 8:28).

Understand that one can be positive because God is in control, and one can trust Him

to work things out.

4. Learn to identify when one is succumbing to a negative cycle, and methods that can

be employed to r e place it with a positive outlook.

5. (See also ³Contentment,´ Levels 1 & 2, CB; and ³Praise and Thanksgiving,´ Level 1,

CLF.)

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Humility (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that humility is a fruit of the Spirit, and is manif ested when one abides in Jesus.

2. Study and memorize Bible verses that build on humility.

3. Understand that humility is a mindset that should govern one¶s actions, and why that

is.

4. Learn that humility is not putting one¶s self down, but r ecognizing that ther e is a time

to tak e the lower seat, even though it may be uncomfortable, or hurt one¶s pride;r ecognize the diff er ence between the way the world views pride and humility, and

God¶s perspective.

5. Understand that humility is something that must be practiced, and the mor e often one

tak es a humble position, the easier it is to do.

6. Learn how to r ecognize the diff er ence between acting in pride and in humility, and

how to work toward making one¶s r eactions humble.

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Truthfulness (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn the importance of truthfulness, and what it means to practice it.2. Learn that making mistak es is a part of growth and development, and that being

honest when one mak es mistak es encourages learning and growth.3. Learn the diff er ence between using one¶s imagination and telling lies.

4. (See also ³Integrity,´ Level 2, CB.)

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Truthfulness (2)

[The child should:]

1. R ecognize times when it would be difficult to practice truthfulness, and pr e par e

oneself to tell the truth at such times.

2. Learn that being honest about one¶s f eelings and problems to a par ent or car egiver can

help one get the help needed to work out issues and difficulties.

3. Understand that if a habit of lying or covering up is established in one¶s lif e, one¶s

r e putation can be damaged, and it is often difficult to r egain the trust of others.

4. Study the principle, as pr esented in the Bible, that one¶s dishonesty will eventuallycome to light.

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Integrity (2)

[The child should:]

1. Compr ehend and define integrity and the important function that it plays in lif e;

understand that to practice integrity in one¶s lif e, one¶s words must match up with

one¶s deeds.

2. Learn to r ecognize when one is practicing integrity, and when one is not.

3. Understand both the positive and negative eff ects that r esult when integrity is or is not being practiced.

4. (See also ³Truthfulness,´ Level 1 & 2, CB.)

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Moderation (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that moderation is a form of temperance, which is a fruit of the Spirit, and is

manif ested when one is abiding in Jesus.

2. Understand the basics of what comprises a balanced lif e, and how to have balance in

one¶s lif e.



3. Understand the negative eff ects of when ther e is an imbalance, extr eme, or excess inone¶s lif e.

4. (See also ³Contentment,´ Levels 1 & 2, CB.)

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Moderation (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of and identify the benefits of moderation and living a balanced lif e; learn mor e

in de pth r egarding maintaining a balance in each of the main pillars of lif e ²physicalhealth and well being, spirituality, one¶s work or studies, one¶s r elationships with

others.2. Compar e and contrast the benefits of moderation in allowing oneself time to gain

skills, develop positive r elations with others, and live a balanced lif e, versus over indulgence in entertainment or other inter ests that robs one¶s entir e focus.

3. Learn that addiction r esults from a continual satisfaction of one¶s wants to the

exclusion of moderation in lif e.4. Identify ways to curb desir es for excess, extravagance, and unnecessary focus on

satisfying wants.

5. Learn how to car e for one¶s spirituality, in r egards to the input that one tak es in; the

negative eff ects and positive benefits of various types of input.

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Obedience (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that obedience to par ents, teachers, and car egivers helps one learn how to obeyGod; become familiar with Scriptur e upon which these principles ar e based; study and

memorize verses that emphasize obedience.

2. Learn of the need for obedient behaviors in one¶s lif e in order to aid in one¶s growth,

saf ety, and progr ess.

3. Learn the importance of listening to and obeying those who car e for oneself (par ents

and teachers), and the r esults of disobedience and the problems and danger that can

ensue.

4. Learn the importance of obeying those in authority, such as government authorities

and law enforcement officers.

5. Learn that obedience can¶t be decided on the basis of one¶s desir es or f eelings, but

rather that it is a habit one must cultivate in order to live a saf e and happy lif e.6. Learn of how God views disobedience, the r easons why one is tempted to disobey,

and how to saf eguard oneself from disobedience.

7. (See also ³Obedience to God,´ Level 2, CLF.)

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Patience (1)



[The child should:]

1. Learn that patience is important, not only to one¶s personal well-being, but also inone¶s interactions with one¶s peers and par ents.

2. Learn that patience is a fruit of the Spirit, and is manif ested when one is abiding in

Jesus.

3. Learn from the Biblical accounts and Scriptur e that God¶s timetable often diff ers fromhuman deadlines and desir es, and that a vital part of living a Christian lif e is to follow

God¶s timetable as opposed to one¶s own.

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Patience (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of historical characters who exemplified the virtue of patience, and identify

ways to emulate this quality.

2. Learn that in today¶s world it can be especially difficult to exercise patience due to the

speed at which lif e moves, but that this only magnifies the need to develop this virtue.

3. Learn patience in r egards to r eceiving answers to prayer from God. (See ³Prayer ,´

Level 2e, CLF.)

4. Study and memorize scriptur es on the importance patience plays in one¶s lif e.

5. Describe ways that acting in impatience can cause one to mak e mistak es and poor

decisions.

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Peacefulness (1)

[The child should:]

1. Study Scriptur es about the peace God wishes to give us and the application it has in

one¶s lif e.

2. Learn that peacefulness is a fruit of the Spirit, and manif ested when one is abiding in

Jesus.3. Understand that perf ect peace is also a r esult of trusting and obeying God.

4. Be able to describe manif estations of peacefulness in Jesus; learn not to fr et whenfaced with obstacles in lif e, but to find peace in Jesus to ease worries and

appr ehension.5. R ecognize when one is not being peaceful, and know what ste ps to tak e in order to

practice peacefulness.

Social Skills

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Courtesy (1)

[The child should:]



1. Be able to describe what ³courtesy´ means, and that good etiquette is an offshoot of practicing courtesy.

2. Be able to identify ways in which courtesy is a part of Christian example, and the components of courteous behavior.

3. Understand how one¶s behavior aff ects others, and modify one¶s behavior

accordingly.

4. R ecognize when one is practicing courtesy, and when one is not.5. Be able to list basic social ex pectations of the country one lives in, such as gr eetings,

table manners, phrases that show courtesy, and awar eness of others¶ f eelings.

6. (See also ³Health and Personal Car e,´ Levels 1 & 2, CB.)

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Courtesy (2)

[The child should:]

1. Be able to identify mor e of the social habits and ex pectations of the land one lives in,

and social spher e one lives and interacts amongst; learn general etiquette points as pertaining to social interactions; describe how to interact with people in various social

settings, as well as those of diff ering social status.

2. Learn mor e of how one¶s behavior aff ects others, and modify one¶s behavior

accordingly; learn how to comport oneself in a way that causes others to f eel

comfortable in one¶s pr esence.

3. Learn that courtesy should be extended to everyone, r egardless of rank, race, r eligion,

or personal pr ef er ence.

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Friendship (1)

[The child should:]

1. Be able to define basic criteria of good friendships.

2. Be able to identify what actions build friendships.

3. Be able to identify what actions tear down friendships.

4. Be able to identify the diff er ence between following one¶s peers as opposed to

obeying one¶s par ents and Jesus.

5. Be able to describe how to interact in harmony with others.

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Friendship (2)

[The child should:]

1. Be able to describe the importance and benefits of friendships; identify the variety of

r elationships that ar e pr esent in lif e, and how each friendship aff ects one¶s lif e.

2. Learn how we ar e r esponsible to look out for the welfar e of one¶s friends, and allowthem to look out for one¶s welfar e as well.



3. Be able to state ways to r each out to those in need of friendship, and how to discernwho to r each out to; learn how to include others so no one f eels left out.

4. Be able to describe what peer pr essur e is, how to be motivated by positive peer pr essur e, and how to tak e a stand against negative peer pr essur e.

5. Be able to identify the diff er ence between bullying and leadership, and how to

influence others for good.

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Communication and Interaction (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of the importance and benefits of good communication, wise speech, and godlyinteractions; study and memorize scriptur es upon which these principles ar e based.

2. Be able to list the basics that comprise good communication: clear speech, eye contact, body language, etc.

3. Learn the negative eff ects of gossip, criticism, and senseless interactions.

4. Learn how to compliment and appr eciate others.5. (See also ³Communication and Interaction,´ Level 2, CB.)

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Communication and Interaction (2)

[The child should:]

1. Be able to state the importance of sharing one¶s thoughts and f eelings with those who

ar e in a position to help one grow, and understand the benefits of doing so.

2.

Be

able

to ide

ntify that one

¶s be

havior is a large

part of how othe

rs come

to knowJesus; describe how to ex pr ess oneself and behave in a manner that is a good example of being lik e Jesus, and which causes others to f eel comfortable and car ed for in one¶s

pr esence.

3. Be able to describe ways in which to ex pr ess oneself clearly and to accurately

r e pr esent one¶s thoughts; be familiar with speech habits to avoid.

4. Learn how to ex pr ess oneself when upset or angry so as not to hurt others¶ f eelings,

while still ex pr essing oneself in a truthful and appropriate manner. (See also

³R esolving Conflicts,´ Level 2g, j, CB.)

5. Be able to describe gossip and unkind speech, and how to avoid it when tempted with

it; identify the hurtful r e percussions caused by gossip.

6. Be able to identify how to avoid flattery, yet be sincer e in giving compliments. (See

also ³Tact,´ Level 2f, CB.)7. (See also ³Communication and Interaction,´ Level 1, CB; and ³Truthfulness,´ Levels

1 & 2, CB.)

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Compassion (1)

[The child should:]



1. Understand that compassion is putting kind thoughts and intentions into action.2. Learn to see things from others¶ point of view and empathize with the difficulties,

obstacles, or situations that others face.3. R ecognize the power of compassion to help and soothe.

4. Be able to identify various ways that compassion can be manif ested in one¶s lif e.

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Compassion (2)

[The child should:]

1. Understand that when one shows compassion to another one is giving another a

bridge of acce ptance that will help that person overcome something that may be discouraging or holding that person back.

2. Be able to describe what it means to be judgmental, and the negative eff ects of suchan attitude; identify ways to show compassion rather than passing judgment.

3. Learn the joy of thinking of another¶s need for encouragement instead of being self-

absorbed with one¶s own problems.

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Forgiveness (1)

[The child should:]

1. Understand that Jesus has forgiven all sins and mistak es, and ther efor e it is our duty toforgive others; r ead and memorize Bible verses that highlight this principle.

2. Be able to identify ste ps to tak e that will help one to practice forgiveness.

3.

Be

able

to ide

ntify whe

n one

has done

some

thing wrong, and de

scribe

how to see

k forgiveness for wrongdoing.4. (See also ³Forgiveness,´ Level 2, CB.)

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Forgiveness (2)

[The child should:]

1. Be able to identify the benefits of forgiveness to both the forgiver and the one

forgiven, and how the person who forgives is the one who benefits the most; learn of

the detrimental eff ects on one¶s lif e when forgiveness is not practiced, and how when practiced, it is an important ste p in overcoming r esentment or bitterness.

2. Understand that even though God or others forgive, one must still do one¶s part to

manif est r e pentance in order to learn and grow from mistak es.

3. Be able to describe the importance of forgiving oneself, and having hope and faith in

what one can achieve despite past errors; understand that God forgives all, and

continues to have faith and hope in each individual, even when mistak es or sins ar e

committed.



4. Learn that forgiveness is not something the other person needs to ask for or r ecognize the need for in order to be given forgiveness.

5. Learn that forgiveness is an action that often doesn¶t need to be done just once, but for dee per hurts must be acted upon over and over.

6. Learn that to show faith in someone after that person has done wrong is one

manif estation of forgiveness.

7. (See also ³Forgiveness,´ Level 1, CB.)

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R espect (1)

[The child should:]

1. Be able to define ³r espect´²consideration and thoughtfulness of others, admiration

of some body, showing esteem to someone else, being car eful of another¶s f eelingsand belongings, etc.

2. Be able to describe how one shows r espect to others in many ways, but specifically

through good manners and communications and interactions with others.3. Be able to list ways that convey r espect to others.

4. Learn of the Scriptural injunction to honor one¶s par ents; in essence, to show r espect

and def er ence to one¶s par ents as they raise and train their childr en.

5. Learn to r espect those in authority.

6. (See also ³R espect,´ Level 2, CB.)

7. (See also ³Courtesy,´ Level 1 & 2, CB.)

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R espect (2)

[The child should:]

1. R ecognize that r espect is not solely something shown to those older than oneself or

who have authority, but it¶s what one shows to each individual, whether younger or

older, because each person is God¶s cr eation and is ther efor e worthy of r espect.

2. Understand that r espect is a two-way str eet²the way one tr eats others is the way one

in turn is tr eated. (See also ³Tolerance,´ Level 2, CB.)

3. Understand that ther e ar e those who ar e r esponsible for us (such as, par ents,

grandpar ents, teachers, car egivers), and their judgment and the authority they have

should be r espected, even if ther e is not always agr eement.

4. (See also ³R espect,´ Level 1, CB.)

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Tact (2)

[The child should:]

1. Understand the importance of practicing tactfulness; r ecognize situations wher e tactfulness is called for.



2. Be able to describe how practicing tact is a part of one¶s Christian behavior and ar eflection of Jesus abiding in oneself.

3. Identify that tact is a practical way in which we show kindness to another; and one aspect of this is pr esenting the truth in a way that would be easiest for the listener to

acce pt.

4. Be able to describe ways to be tactful even in difficult situations or in disagr eements;

learn that tact enables one to face difficult situations with confidence knowing thatone will do one¶s best to not hurt another¶s f eelings.

5. Be able to compar e and contrast the diff er ence between being bluntly honest (and

hurtful) and being tactfully honest.

6. Learn the diff er ence between flattery and tact.

7. (See also ³Communication and Interaction,´ Levels 1 & 2, CB.)

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Tolerance (2)

[The child should:]

1. R ecognize that mankind is united together as God¶s cr eation.

2. Understand that the foundation of tolerance lies in the scriptur e, ³God is not a

r especter of persons,´ and how God shows individuals r espect based on one¶s heart

and actions, not on one¶s status, cr eed, race, talents, or knowledge.

3. Learn that tolerance is an understanding and acce ptance of the diff er ences found in

other nationalities, cultur es, or those of diff er ent races or r eligious backgrounds, etc.

(See also ³Courtesy,´ Level 2a, CB.)

4. Be able to compar e and contrast tolerance, not as a lowering of one¶s personal

convictions and beliefs, but as the acce ptance that people see things diff er ently, have

unique needs and viewpoints; describe the need to find common ground and harmony,

even if agr eement on all fronts cannot be established.

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Teamwork (2)

[The child should:]

1. R ecognize the power of collaboration in order to accomplish goals.

2. Be able to list what traits and actions to tak e in order for teamwork to flourish, and

identify factors that hinder the practice of teamwork.

3. R ecognize whether a chor e, a challenge, or an assignment calls for help from an

outside source, and learn how to ask for help.4. Learn that gr eat accomplishments ar e rar ely done alone; r ead examples from history

wher e teamwork was used to accomplish something gr eat.

5. (See also ³Brotherhood and Unity,´ Level 2, CB.)

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R esolving Conflicts (2)



[The child should:]

1. Learn that ther e will always be a measur e of conflict with others; conflicts arise fromdiff er ences, which ar e to be ex pected with unique personalities and characteristics.

2. Understand the danger of anger; when one tears others or things down in rage, not

only does one inflict hurt on others, but one is inflicting hurt on oneself. Study what

the Bible has to say about those who don't control their temper and rage, as well as the benefits of those who ar e slow to anger.

3. Learn that mending hurts caused by anger is hard work; and one may never be able to

fully r e pair the damage one has caused.

4. Learn the diff er ence between godly anger as portrayed in the Bible, and human anger

that is not manif ested in love.

5. Learn ways to cope with angry f eelings, and not let them hold sway over one¶s

emotions.

6. Learn that r esolving conflicts is a cr eative act; ther e ar e many solutions to a single

problem. One must employ positive and patient methods, as well as learn how to

adopt a give-and-tak e attitude in order to r esolve conflicts with others.7. Learn that in most conflicts, both parties have some degr ee of r esponsibility, and that

one should tak e r esponsibility for one¶s part of the conflict; learn to avoid the blame game, and look at one¶s own role played in the conflict.

8. Learn how to r esolve conflicts by r ecognizing and managing one¶s emotions, payingattention to the f eelings being ex pr essed by the other person, awar eness and

r espectfulness of diff er ences, and genuinely considering the person¶s point of view.9. Learn to walk away when a conflict gets out of hand or neither one is willing to back

down, allowing for space and time to ease the tension.

10. Learn about bullying, and what ste ps one can tak e when one encounters a bully.

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Loyalty (2)

[The child should:]

1. Understand that loyalty is support and faithfulness to people (specifically friends andfamily) one trusts, or ideas that one believes in.

2. Understand that befor e one gives loyalty to a person or an idea, one should evaluate whether the person or idea is worthy of one¶s support.

3. Understand that ther e will be times when one¶s loyalty will be tested, and one mustlearn how to k ee p one¶s commitments or give one¶s support in spite of opposition.

(See also ³Friendship,´ Level 1d, CB and ³Friendship,´ Level 2d± e, CB.)

4. R ecognize when loyalty is being manif ested, and is able to evaluate whether one is

practicing it in one¶s lif e.5. Understand that loyalty to godly principles and beliefs should tak e pr ecedence over

one¶s loyalty to an individual; individuals may change over time, and while a person

may have initially been worthy of one¶s loyalty, if that person no longer adher es togodly principles, then one should be true to godly principles over an individual.

6. (See also ³Conviction,´ Level 2, CB.)

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Justice (2)

[The child should:]

1. R ecognize the importance of justice in society at large, as well as the practice of it inone¶s daily lives.

2. Understand that justice is fairness and equality; it is r ewarding good work, and punishing evil; it is standing up for what is right, and doing one¶s best to right

wrongs.

3. Learn that one must trust God to right some wrongs that one is unable to right on

one¶s own, and that God¶s judgments ar e wise and sur e.

4. Identify causes that need championing, and list ways in which to do one¶s part to help.

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Confidence (2)

[The child should:]

1. Understand that the Biblical basis for confidence in oneself is a belief that with God¶s

str ength all things ar e possible; study and memorize Bible verses that highlight this

principle.

2. R ecognize when one is acting with confidence, and when one is not; learn to seek God¶s help when one is lacking in confidence.

3. Understand that making mistak es is a part of growth, and that practicing confidence means to continue to try even when mistak es have been made. (See also

³Perseverance,´ Levels 1 & 2, CB.)4. Learn the diff er ence between pride and confidence; learn the part that humility plays

in having confidence.5. (See also ³Faith,´ Level 2, CLF.)

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Conviction (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn how to stay true to what one knows to be right; learn how to get oneself out of asituation that could compromise one¶s convictions.

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Conviction (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn the importance of standing up for what one knows is right, and doing so with

humility, tact, wisdom, and consideration.



2. Be able to identify the diff er ence between conviction and stubbornness²conviction is based on a firmly held belief, while stubbornness generally r eflects personal positions

or viewpoints that one r efuses to alter.3. Study about Biblical and historical characters who stood up for their convictions.

4. (See also ³Loyalty,´ Level 2, CB.)

5. (See also ³Justice,´ Level 2, CB.)

Personal R esponsibility

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Stewardship (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn the importance of diligently caring for one¶s own and others¶ belongings.

2. Learn to r espect public property.

3. Learn the value of common everyday items in our lives, such as electricity, water,

food, etc.

4. Learn to properly value money, to be considerate of its value in lif e while k ee ping itin its place.

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Excellence (2)

[The child should:]

1. R ecognize the importance of and r eason for excellence in one¶s daily lif e; study and

memorize Bible verses upon which these principles ar e based.2. Learn of good examples from history/literatur e of those who practiced excellence.

3. Understand that the practical ways to strive for excellence ar e rooted in initiative,

motivation, self-discipline, diligence, and perseverance; learn to ask oneself if one is

giving one¶s all to what one is doing, learn to find satisfaction in giving a task one¶s

best.4. Understand that excellence r equir es motivation; motivation inspir es one to find

excitement, happiness, and pleasur e in whatever tasks one is doing.5. Be able to identify the benefits of motivation as well as the r esults of a lack of

motivation.6. (See also ³Perseverance,´ Levels 1 & 2, CB; and ³Self-discipline,´ Levels 1 & 2,

CB.)

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Perseverance (1)

[The child should:]

1. Be able to describe the importance and benefits of perseverance in completing tasks,

and what happens when perseverance is not practiced.



2. Learn that the basis of perseverance stems from motivation in what one is doing.3. Identify ways to practice perseverance: learn to finish what one begins, to ask for help

when needed, and to persist despite difficulty.4. (See also ³Perseverance,´ Level 2, CB.)

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Perseverance (2)

[The child should:]

1. Understand that when one persever es, gr eat things can be accomplished; if one givesup when things begin to get difficult nothing gr eat would ever be accomplished.

2. R ead about good examples from Bible and history on perseverance.3. Be able to evaluate the importance of what one is doing, and visualize the futur e

r esults of the completion of whatever task or objective one has undertak en.4. Learn to set goals; learn to focus on one task at a time in order to accomplish one¶s

goals.

5. (See also ³Perseverance,´ Level 1, CB.)

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Health and Personal Care (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that one¶s body is a cr eation of and the temple of God, and that taking car e of one¶s body is a part of the duty God has given to man; become familiar with

scriptur es upon which this principle is based.

2. Le

arn hygie

ne

r e

late

d information appropriate

to one

¶s age

, and ge

ne

ral ways inwhich to car e for one¶s appearance.3. Learn components of healthy living for one¶s age: the advantages of being diligent

with exercise, the importance of sufficient r est, and basic guidelines for a healthy diet.

4. (See also ³Health and Personal Car e,´ Level 2, CB.)

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Health and Personal Care (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn that one¶s appearance aff ects how others view a person; it also aff ects how one thinks about oneself, as well as one¶s actions toward others.

2. Learn hygiene r elated information appropriate to one¶s age.

3. (See also ³Health and Personal Car e,´ Level 1, CB.)

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R esponsibility (1)



[The child should:]

1. Be able to describe the importance of being r esponsible and diligent with tasks: the trust of others is gained when one shows oneself to be r esponsible and true to one¶s

word.

2. Learn to tak e r esponsibility for one¶s actions.

3. Learn to not hide behind or fabricate excuses for not doing or completing a task thathas been given.

4. (See also ³R esponsibility,´ Level 2, CB.)

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R esponsibility (2)

[The child should:]

1. Understand that being r esponsible for something shows maturity and generates trust.

2. R ecognize that the basis for taking on r esponsibility comes from acce pting and

understanding the unique talents and stewardship opportunities one has been given.

3. Know that one should not agr ee to a job without committing to following it through to

its completion.

4. Understand that to be r esponsible means that one must do the best job that one can; it

is being willing to acce pt both the cr edit and the blame for a task that one has

undertak en.

5. Learn to be willing to tak e r esponsibility for and fix mistak es that one mak es.

6. R ead of and r ecognize good/bad examples from history on taking r esponsibility.

7. (See also ³R esponsibility,´ Level 1, CB.)

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Choice and Decision-making (2)

[The child should:]

1. Be able to define ³the majesty of choice,´ and describe how it is one of God¶s gr eatest

gifts to mankind.2. Be able to identify the importance that choices and decisions play in dir ecting the

course of one¶s lif e, and how one¶s attitudes, success, r elationships, etc., ar e all ar esult of choices and decisions one has made.

3. Be able to identify the consequences and r e percussions of both good and bad choices.4. Learn how one may not see the immediate eff ect of some of the choices one mak es,

but all choices eventually add up to determine the course of one¶s lif e, which is whyone must learn to choose rightly; learn that one has a choice in the way one behaves

toward others, and in the daily decisions that one mak es. One is able to evaluate the

consequences of one¶s actions and choose rightly.

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Self-discipline (1)



[The child should:]

1. Learn that self-discipline means that one is r esponsible for one¶s actions, r eactions,and behavior.

2. Learn to do what is right, even when others ar e not ther e to judge one¶s actions;

become familiar with Scriptur e upon which this principle is built.

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Self-discipline (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn how disciplining oneself is the k ey to success in lif e; self-discipline forces one to do those things that may not initially be desirable to do, so that ultimately one will

be able to r each goals and do those things one desir es to do.2. Learn how self-discipline is manif ested in daily living and in the choices one mak es.

3. Be familiar with good/bad examples from history of successful people who practiced

self-discipline.

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Service (2)

[The child should:]

1. Understand that being of service to others is one of the ways to show love and

obedience to God.

2. Learn that love and a desir e to meet the needs of others is one of the r easons to serve

others.3. Learn that serving others causes happiness and joy in one¶s lif e.

4. Learn how to tak e initiative: learn to r ecognize, anticipate, and r espond to the needs of

others.

5. Be familiar with good examples from history of those who practiced service for

others.

6. R ecognize how practicing service is manif ested in both large and small ways: in one¶s personal lif e, neighborhood, and community.

7. Learn what social consciousness and social r esponsibility means, and what one can doto contribute toward one¶s immediate community.

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Learning and Study Skills (1)

[The child should:]

1. Learn of the joy that comes from discovering and learning new things.

2. Learn of the importance of investing into one¶s education, and identify with Biblical,

historical, and pr esent-day characters who wer e/ar e successful, due to investing intheir education.



3. Learn various study skills appropriate to one¶s age. (See ³Excellence,´ Level 2, CB;³Perseverance,´ Levels 1 & 2, CB; ³Self-discipline,´ Levels 1 & 2, CB.)

4. Learn to try new things that one doesn¶t yet f eel capable of doing. (See ³Courage,´Level 1e, CB.)

5. (See also ³Learning and Study Skills,´ Level 2, CB.)

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Learning and Study Skills (2)

[The child should:]

1. Learn the value of one¶s scholastic training.

2. Learn various skills associated with successful learning. (See ³Excellence,´ Level 2,CB; ³Perseverance,´ Levels 1 & 2, CB; ³Self Discipline,´ Levels 1 & 2, CB;

³Critical-Thinking Skills,´ Level 2, CB.)3. Learn about applying oneself to study those things that ar e both easy and fun to learn,

and those that r equir e perseverance and incr eased concentration.

4. (See also ³Learning and Study Skills,´ Level 1, CB.)

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Problem Solving (1)

[The child should:]

1. Understand that one can change one¶s r eactions or actions in order to change the outcome of a situation, and thus solve problems.

2. Learn to assess ways to overcome everyday difficulties and problems that one is faced

with.3. (See also ³Critical-thinking Skills,´ Level 2, CB.)

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Critical-thinking Skills (2)

[The child should:]

1. Be able to define what ³critical thinking´ is, and what it is not; how it is meant to be

used, and the benefits when it is used, as well as the negative eff ects of when it is not.

2. Learn how to use critical thinking when evaluating the truth or worth of an opinion or

theory; learn what questions to ask that will r esult in a gr eater understanding of atopic; learn to find out the context in which an opinion or theory has been given, and

to evaluate its eff ect on the subject matter.

3. Learn of the components of coming to the right conclusions and thoroughly analyzing

a subject: curiosity, r esearch, evaluation, objectivity, hypothesizing, ex perimenting,

concluding, and taking action.

4. Learn to identify ar eas that need critical-thinking skills (e.g., when making decisions,

problem solving, or subject analysis); learn to evaluate both the positive and negative



sides to each situation, and conclude with a decision, option, or action based on one¶sevaluations.

5. Learn to consider both sides of an opinion, de bate, or situation, in a r espectful andhumble manner that encourages open mindedness in finding the right end r esult or

conclusion, and which enlists others¶ help in finding the right conclusions.

6. (See also ³Problem Solving,´ Level 1, CB.)

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