Epiphany
The celebration of the Epiphany is a commemoration of the special manifestations of Christ, the light of humanity and savior of the world, who came into the world not to condemn it, but that it might be saved through him.
The word epiphany means “manifestation.” An epiphany is a moment in time in which there is a special revelation or insight produced. People today might call it a “wow” moment. In terms of the Church’s celebration, the Epiphany refers to this immense, universal revelation: “The manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Savior of the world” (CCC, 528).
The feast of the Epiphany has a threefold character: It celebrates the manifestation of Christ as he is adored by the pagan wise men or Magi from the East, together with our Lord’s baptism in the Jordan river and the wedding feast at Cana, where he worked his first sign, transforming water into wine (John 2:7-11).
The celebration of the Epiphany in all its forms is essentially a commemoration of the special manifestations of Christ, the light of humanity and savior of the world, who came into the world not to condemn it, but that it might be saved through him.
Objective: In this course, students will learn about the feast of the Epiphany in all its parts. Students will learn about the adoration of the Magi, about Christ's baptism, and about the wedding feast at Cana. Students will learn why we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord and what it means for us.
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Epiphany - Lesson 1 - Introduction
Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
Lesson 1 - History and Origin of the Epiphany - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE
Lesson 1 - History and Origin of the Epiphany - VIDEO
Lesson 1 - History and Origin of the Epiphany - QUIZ
Epiphany - Part 1 - Live Lesson Recording with Professor Marshall Connolly (1/5/21)
Epiphany - Lesson 2 - Introduction
Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
Lesson 2 - The Visit of The Wise Men - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE
Lesson 2 - The Visit of The Wise Men - VIDEO
Lesson 2 - The Visit of The Wise Men - QUIZ
Epiphany - Lesson 3 - Introduction
Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
Lesson 3 - Christ's Baptism In The Jordan River - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE
Lesson 3 - Christ's Baptism In The Jordan River - VIDEO
Lesson 3 - Christ's Baptism In The Jordan River - QUIZ
Epiphany - Part 2 - Live Lesson Recording with Professor Marshall Connolly (1/6/21)
Epiphany - Lesson 4 - Introduction
Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers
Lesson 4 - The Miracle at The Wedding Feast at Cana - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE
Lesson 4 - The Miracle at The Wedding Feast at Cana - VIDEO
Lesson 4 - The Miracle at The Wedding Feast at Cana - QUIZ
Instructor Bio:
Deacon Frederick Bartels
Professor of Theology, Department Chair