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Today, in the Czech Republic we commemorate Jan Hus.![]()
Jan Hus (c.1370 - 6 July 1415) was a Bohemian religious thinker and reformer. He started a religious movement that was strongly influenced by the beliefs of British scholar, John Wycliffe. ![]()
He taught that The (Catholic) Church is made of all those meant to be saved and is not made of the hierarchy of priests. He also taught that Christ is the head of the Church, not the Pope. It is therefore not necessary to obey the pope to be saved. His teachings were later taken up by Martin Luther and the reformation of the church. ![]()
In 1410, archbishop Zbynek ZajÃc ordered that Hus’ writings be burned and Hus and his followers, the Hussites, be forced out of the church. In 1411 he was excommunicated, and condemned by the Council of Constance. He was burned at the stake on 6 July 1415, in Konstanz, Germany. When Hus was killed, his followers revolted and fought against the Catholics until they were defeated in 1431.![]()
Every year on Jan Hus Day, at Bethlehem chapel where he preached, a festive church service takes place, honoring his memory. The church is managed by the Czechoslovak Hussite Church. It is also possible to visit this church throughout the year, located in Prague New Town. ![]()
[Source: simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Hus]
Image: Jan Hus statue in Prague Old Town Squre. Photo by: Encircle Photos
Today is Cyril and Methodius Day in the Czech Republic. ![]()
Cyril and Methodius were missionaries from Greece who were sent to share the gospel with the Moravians in 863 by the Byzantine Emperor after receiving a request from the Moravian’s ruler for missionaries come.![]()
To effectively evangelize, Cyril and Methodius created a new written language using the Glagolitic alphabet. Because they were able to teach the Moravians in their own language, the Moravians were more receptive to what they had to say. They also translated parts of the Bible into this new language.![]()
Some believe that the Glagolitic alphabet eventually led to the creation of the Cyrillic alphabet, named after St. Cyril. The Cyrillic alphabet is still used in many Slavic languages, including Russian and Bulgarian.![]()
Each year, Christians in the Czech Republic celebrate St. Cyril and Methodius Day to honor the work and lasting legacy in the region.![]()
They not only influenced the region’s religion long term, but also provided the Moravians with their own written language that would later be used to shape modern languages.![]()
[Source: www.czechclass101.com]
Photo by: Alphonse Mucha
CISP is seeking a 3rd grade teacher for the 2024-25 School Year! To inquire, apply or learn more, fill out our Opportunity Inquiry Form and learn more on our website at cisprague.org/serve/opportunities/
While the secondary students took exams during the last week of school, elementary students were out on field trips exploring and learning about the world!
Do you have a passion for history and understanding current events? Do you want to inspire students to think critically about the world around them? CISP is looking for Secondary Social Studies Teachers. A secondary social studies teacher will provide academically excellent instruction in social studies, history, geography, and politics, utilizing a US-based curriculum from a Biblical perspective. The teacher may be asked to teach courses in geography, US History, World History, International Politics, or AP-level social studies courses. Check out our website at www.cisprague.org/opportunities to learn more and fill out the Opportunity Inquiry Form!
Do you have a passion for math and helping students learn to love math? CISP is looking for Secondary Math Teachers. The teacher may be asked to teach middle school, and/or high school level math classes, including basic math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and function analysis classes. If qualified, we also have AP math classes. We are specifically looking for someone with experience in teaching statistics. Check out our website at www.cisprague.org/opportunities to learn more and fill out the Opportunity Inquiry Form!
It's been one whole week since these seniors graduated! What a celebratory evening to finish our 20th school year!
Hope your summer vacation is off to a great start! CISP's office hours during the summer are from 9-14 Monday-Friday. We will be closed on July 5th and 6th for Czech holidays. Looking forward to seeing you again in August!
The 9th-11th graders had a long journey to explore France! The weather was a bit on the cloudy side but that didn't stop the exploration of the D-Day beaches, Mont-St-Michel, and Paris!
Upcoming Events:
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Back to School Night - Grades 1-6
26/08/2024 | 18:00 - 19:00
Students in grades 1-6 and their parents are invited to the Open House from 18:00-19:00 on Monday 26 August, which is a chance for you and your child to see the classroom and meet the teacher and the school leadership.Â