{"id":3025,"date":"2026-09-09T01:30:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T06:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holytemples.org\/world-education\/gisd-diy-curriculum\/temple-degree-1-christism-sutekh\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T01:47:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T06:47:45","slug":"temple-degree-1-christism-sutekh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/holytemples.org\/world-education\/gisd-diy-curriculum\/temple-degree-1-christism-sutekh\/","title":{"rendered":"Temple Degree 1 \u2014 Christism &#038; the Study of Sutekh"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-2-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2f1196cd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-2-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">TRUE LIGHT ELEMENTARY \u2022 GISD \/ GISS<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-2-color has-text-color has-xx-large-font-size\">TEMPLE DEGREE 1<\/h1><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-2-color has-text-color\">Christism &amp; the Study of Sutekh<\/h2><p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-2-color has-text-color has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Council of Arius \u2022 Carnelian Initiation \u2022 Apprenticeship Adept<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Purpose of Degree 1<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Degree 1 is the foundational GISD Temple Degree. Through Ministry 101, the learner is introduced to <strong>Christism<\/strong>, the study of <strong>Sutekh<\/strong>, sacred wisdom, responsibility, and the beginning principles of spiritual leadership. The DIY academic curriculum surrounds that Temple study with age-appropriate literacy, numeracy, empirical observation, history, art, practical skills, and service.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unit is designed so a Temple, school, family, homeschool collective, or learning circle can teach it with ordinary books, paper, art supplies, locally available nature-study materials, and the learner&#8217;s carnelian initiation stone.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-accent-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f045ee3a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Initiation \u2014 Carnelian<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiate brings a <strong>carnelian stone<\/strong> as part of Degree 1 initiation. The stone is entered into the learner&#8217;s Nous Portfolio and becomes the first common object of interdisciplinary study.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Observe its color, shape, texture, size, and patterns.<\/li><li>Draw it from more than one angle.<\/li><li>Measure it with age-appropriate tools.<\/li><li>Learn introductory vocabulary: stone, mineral, rock, surface, smooth, rough, translucent, measure.<\/li><li>Record the Temple meaning or lesson associated with the initiation.<\/li><li>Keep the carnelian as a continuing symbol and study object throughout the degree pathway.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Degree 1 Learning Domains<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Literacy &amp; Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Letter-sound relationships, age-appropriate reading, handwriting, complete spoken sentences, listening, retelling, descriptive vocabulary, and short journal entries.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nous Numeracy<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Counting, comparing quantities, addition and subtraction foundations, patterns, basic shapes, measurement, time, money awareness, and mathematical explanation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Earth &amp; Nature Science<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Observation, living and nonliving things, weather, plants, animals, soil, rocks and minerals, asking questions, recording evidence, and distinguishing an observation from an interpretation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History &amp; Culture<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family and community history, timelines, maps, ancient civilizations at an introductory level, cultural stories, symbols, and respectful comparison of traditions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column has-accent-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Temple Study<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Age-appropriate introduction to Christism and Sutekh as taught within Ministry 101, together with responsibility, truthfulness, study, service, leadership, and respectful questioning.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arts &amp; Making<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drawing, color, rhythm, storytelling, simple model-making, pattern design, music, movement, and creating visual representations of what has been learned.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-2-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d9b55a37 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Master Project \u2014 My Carnelian, My World<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The learner creates a portfolio project centered on the initiation stone. The project should combine at least five domains: observation, writing or narration, mathematics, earth science, art, geography\/history, and Temple reflection.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Observe:<\/strong> draw and describe the carnelian.<\/li><li><strong>Measure:<\/strong> record length, width, weight where appropriate, and compare with another object.<\/li><li><strong>Investigate:<\/strong> learn what carnelian is and how people identify minerals.<\/li><li><strong>Locate:<\/strong> use a map or globe to identify places associated with carnelian or its historical use.<\/li><li><strong>Create:<\/strong> make an artwork, model, poem, story, or display inspired by the study.<\/li><li><strong>Reflect:<\/strong> explain what the stone represents within the learner&#8217;s initiation and what responsibility the student accepts as a learner.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Weekly DIY Rhythm<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table alignwide\"><table><thead><tr><th>Day<\/th><th>Learning Rhythm<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Day 1<\/td><td>Reading + Temple story\/study + journal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 2<\/td><td>Nous Numeracy + carnelian measurement\/pattern activity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 3<\/td><td>Nature\/earth science investigation + observation record<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 4<\/td><td>History\/culture + map + art\/music\/making<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 5<\/td><td>Review + service\/practical-life activity + portfolio presentation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Service &amp; Practical Life<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Degree 1 service should be concrete and observable: care for a shared space, help organize books or materials, assist with a garden, perform a family or community kindness project, or participate in an age-appropriate Temple service activity. The learner records what was done, who benefited, and what was learned.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-accent-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f045ee3a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Nous Portfolio Checklist<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Carnelian initiation record<\/li><li>Student self-portrait \/ learner introduction<\/li><li>Reading and writing samples<\/li><li>Nous Numeracy samples<\/li><li>Carnelian observation and measurement sheet<\/li><li>Nature or science observation<\/li><li>History\/culture or map activity<\/li><li>Temple Degree 1 reflection<\/li><li>Creative work<\/li><li>Service record<\/li><li>My Carnelian, My World master project<\/li><li>Teacher\/parent review and learner reflection<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Assessment &amp; Advancement<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Degree 1 uses mastery-oriented review rather than a single examination. The teacher, parent, or authorized learning guide considers whether the learner can demonstrate age-appropriate growth in communication, numeracy, observation, inquiry, creative expression, responsibility, and service. Portfolio evidence should show both completed work and improvement over time.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Beginning:<\/strong> performs the skill with substantial guidance.<\/li><li><strong>Developing:<\/strong> demonstrates the skill with occasional guidance.<\/li><li><strong>Proficient:<\/strong> demonstrates the skill independently at the expected level.<\/li><li><strong>Extending:<\/strong> applies the skill independently in a new situation or teaches it to another learner.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the required portfolio evidence and advancement project are complete, the learner&#8217;s Degree 1 work may be presented for appropriate acknowledgment within the <strong>Council of Arius<\/strong> according to the standards adopted by the participating Temple or GISD jurisdiction.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-accent-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f045ee3a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Degree 1 Advancement Path<\/h2><p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">CARNELIAN INITIATION<br>\u2193<br>CHRISTISM &amp; SUTEKH STUDY<br>\u2193<br>FOUNDATIONAL ACADEMIC WORK<br>\u2193<br>SERVICE &amp; PRACTICAL LIFE<br>\u2193<br>NOUS PORTFOLIO<br>\u2193<br>MY CARNELIAN, MY WORLD<br>\u2193<br>COUNCIL OF ARIUS ACKNOWLEDGMENT<br>\u2193<br>TEMPLE DEGREE 2<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/world-education\/gisd-diy-curriculum\/\">GISD DIY Curriculum<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/world-education\/\">World Education<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The GISD DIY teaching unit for Temple Degree 1: Christism, Sutekh, the Council of Arius, carnelian initiation, foundational academics, service and the Nous Portfolio.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":219837712,"featured_media":0,"parent":3023,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"Temple Degree 1 GISD DIY curriculum: Christism and Sutekh, Council of Arius, carnelian initiation, literacy, numeracy, science, culture, art, service and Nous Portfolio advancement.","jetpack_seo_html_title":"Temple Degree 1 | Christism & Sutekh | GISD DIY Curriculum","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_wpcom_ai_launchpad_about_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_gallery_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_contact_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_events_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_video_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_portfolio_piece":false,"footnotes":"","big_sky_generated":false},"class_list":["post-3025","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/PgmrwK-MN","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/holytemples.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3025","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/holytemples.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/holytemples.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holytemples.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/219837712"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holytemples.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3025"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/holytemples.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3025\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3033,"href":"https:\/\/holytemples.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3025\/revisions\/3033"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holytemples.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3023"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/holytemples.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}