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To cultivate upright character and virtue among | To cultivate upright character and virtue among future leaders, including college students, soldiers, and young adult workers, the church conducts multifaceted character education. This aims to empower them to contribute to a bright and hopeful global community. Through the programs such as education for a new academic year,<ref>[https://watv.org/classes-start-worship-2023/ IUBA Academic Year Opening Worship 2023], ''WATV.org'', March 1, 2023</ref> [[Seminars for Workers|Happy Seminars for Workers]],<ref>[https://watv.org/healing-webinar-for-worker/ The Church of God Holds ‘Happy Webinar for Workers’], ''WATV.org'', May 19, 2021</ref><ref>[https://www.kgdm.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1010868 Church of God Hosts Seminar for Workers], ''Kyeonggi Domin Ilbo'', April 3, 2023</ref> young adults uphold proper etiquette in both their homes and society, and contribute to the peace and progress of the community, engaging with the world. | ||
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Youth’s character, values, and ultimately their future are shaped by what they cultivate within themselves. To ensure that youth with infinite potential grow correctly under the guidance of God’s word, character education is performed, | Youth’s character, values, and ultimately their future are shaped by what they cultivate within themselves. To ensure that youth with infinite potential grow correctly under the guidance of God’s word, character education is performed, centered around the Bible. | ||
The youth monthly magazine, ''Soul'', and events such as the student camp held during summer and winter breaks provide programs for students, including Bible study with video sessions, tailored to their level of understanding.<ref name="2019하계">[https://watv.org/2023-second-half-student-camp/ Student Camp for the Second Half of 2023], ''WATV.org'', August 31, 2023</ref> Additionally, support is provided for youth to recognize the value of life with proper character and sensibility. This includes character lectures,<ref>[https://www.shinailbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1240047 Church of God Hosts Youth Character Training to Share Dreams and Hopes], ''Shinailbo'', January 7, 2020</ref> field trips, experiential activities, and volunteer services, aimed at broadening their perspectives. Through the summer and winter student camps, youth acquire diverse knowledge in language, etiquette, greetings, school life, and more. They also broaden their perspectives through visits to various institutions and attending exhibitions and orchestra concerts. To foster a sense of consideration toward others and help them grow into upright individuals, volunteer services are also conducted. During the COVID-19 pandemic, online student camps were organized to help students have healthy and enjoyable vacations.<ref>[https://watv.org/2021-summer-student-camp/ Online Summer Student Camp 2021], ''WATV.org'', August 1, 2021</ref><ref>[https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20200101829 Winter Student Camp 2021], ''WATV News'', January 1, 2021</ref><small>{{참고|Church of God Children & Youth Education|설명=}}</small> | The youth monthly magazine, ''Soul'', and events such as the student camp held during summer and winter breaks provide programs for students, including Bible study with video sessions, tailored to their level of understanding.<ref name="2019하계">[https://watv.org/2023-second-half-student-camp/ Student Camp for the Second Half of 2023], ''WATV.org'', August 31, 2023</ref> Additionally, support is provided for youth to recognize the value of life with proper character and sensibility. This includes character lectures,<ref>[https://www.shinailbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1240047 Church of God Hosts Youth Character Training to Share Dreams and Hopes], ''Shinailbo'', January 7, 2020</ref> field trips, experiential activities, and volunteer services, aimed at broadening their perspectives. Through the summer and winter student camps, youth acquire diverse knowledge in language, etiquette, greetings, school life, and more. They also broaden their perspectives through visits to various institutions and attending exhibitions and orchestra concerts. To foster a sense of consideration toward others and help them grow into upright individuals, volunteer services are also conducted. During the COVID-19 pandemic, online student camps were organized to help students have healthy and enjoyable vacations.<ref>[https://watv.org/2021-summer-student-camp/ Online Summer Student Camp 2021], ''WATV.org'', August 1, 2021</ref><ref>[https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20200101829 Winter Student Camp 2021], ''WATV News'', January 1, 2021</ref><small>{{참고|Church of God Children & Youth Education|설명=}}</small> | ||
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===Education for Children=== | ===Education for Children=== | ||
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The Bible teaches that when one is educated with God’s word from a young age, | The Bible teaches that when one is educated with God’s word from a young age, he or she can grow into a righteous and whole individual.<ref name="딤후3" /> With the increasing recognition of the importance of educating children, who is our future, the Church of God operates the Sabbath School for children aged 4 to elementary 6th grade. The Sabbath School provides opportunities for children to learn stories and lessons from the Bible. The Sabbath School utilizes age-appropriate materials based on the content of the Bible, providing fun and informative sessions to children. | ||
Particularly, summer and winter vacation camps for elementary school students aim to provide them with fulfilling and structured breaks. The various experiential activities conducted during the camps contribute to enhancing children’s creativity and concentration. They also instill values such as the importance of family and the joy of learning in them.<ref>[https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20180103815 Winter Student Camp & Elementary Winter Vacation Camp 2019], ''WATV News'', January 3, 2019</ref><small>{{참고|Church of God Children & Youth Education|설명=}}</small> | Particularly, summer and winter vacation camps for elementary school students aim to provide them with fulfilling and structured breaks. The various experiential activities conducted during the camps contribute to enhancing children’s creativity and concentration. They also instill values such as the importance of family and the joy of learning in them.<ref>[https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20180103815 Winter Student Camp & Elementary Winter Vacation Camp 2019], ''WATV News'', January 3, 2019</ref><small>{{참고|Church of God Children & Youth Education|설명=}}</small> | ||
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===''[[Monthly Elohist|Elohist]]''=== | ===''[[Monthly Elohist|Elohist]]''=== | ||
This monthly magazine contains sermons about the words of God, realizations through | This monthly magazine contains sermons about the words of God, realizations through biblical history, and the activities of the Church of God around the world. It helps the church members grow in faith and cultivate upright character. | ||
===''[[Monthly Soul|Soul]]''=== | ===''[[Monthly Soul|Soul]]''=== | ||
This monthly magazine is tailored for youth, serving as a Bible teacher imparting the teachings of the Bible in an accessible manner, and a platform providing a space for healthy communication among youth. The contributions from youth across the nation are filled with the inherent purity of youth. This magazine encourages and comforts the wavering hearts of youth during turbulent times, inspiring them to create a hopeful tomorrow. | This monthly magazine is tailored for youth, serving as a Bible teacher imparting the teachings of the Bible in an accessible manner, and a platform providing a space for healthy communication among youth. The contributions from youth across the nation are filled with the inherent purity of youth. This magazine encourages and comforts the wavering hearts of youth during turbulent times, inspiring them to create a hopeful tomorrow. | ||
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The [[Sabbath]] School is a weekly educational program conducted by each age group on the Sabbath, and it is also the name of the Sabbath School textbook for youth and adults. The church members, through age-specific Sabbath School sessions, learn biblical history, God’s providence, and foundational knowledge of the Bible. They also share the grace of God the Creator together. | The [[Sabbath]] School is a weekly educational program conducted by each age group on the Sabbath, and it is also the name of the Sabbath School textbook for youth and adults. The church members, through age-specific Sabbath School sessions, learn biblical history, God’s providence, and foundational knowledge of the Bible. They also share the grace of God the Creator together. | ||
The Sabbath School textbooks for children includes two types for ages 4-5 and 6-7 titled “I Want to Be a Pretty Angel’; three types textbooks for elementary grades 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6 titled “I Like God”; and the textbook for middle and high school students, “Sabbath School (Student).” | The Sabbath School textbooks for children includes two types for ages 4-5 and 6-7 titled “I Want to Be a Pretty Angel’; three types of textbooks for elementary grades 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6 titled “I Like God”; and the textbook for middle and high school students, “Sabbath School (Student).” | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||