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Our Greatest Weapon
This September, for the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, I share with you this image of the largest fragment of the True Cross of Christ in existence. It is a special treasure of the...
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NEW Orthodox Book for Christmas
"Children of all ages are invited to enter into the feast day of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ in this second book offered by the Sisters of All Saints Greek Orthodox monastery. Here you will...
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An Idea for G.O.Y.A. Dances
If you're working with Orthodox teenagers, you may have been in the same predicament that I was a few years back...if so, give this idea a try the next time you're caught off guard. During Saturday...
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Monthly Curriculum: Orthodox Girls
This year, our parish has designated separate classes for boys and girls ages 10-16. I thought I'd share our program with you, as it seems to be well received so far. The idea of splitting the genders...
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Christmas Coloring & Symbolism
It seems the most common thing families are looking for are Orthodox coloring icons! So here are the ones I have for the Nativity Christmas season. (Potamitis Publishing has others for sale.) Also a...
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Christmas Worksheet
Here is an Orthodox Christian Worksheet and Lesson on the Nativity that includes a bit of theology we often overlook. Although it might be for older ones, I hope it offers details that the younger ones...
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Christmas Orthodox Craft Ornaments
Just wanted to share our small craft that we'll be doing with kids ages 3-12 for Christmas. We've ordered these very reasonably priced wooden photo frames, which includes a latch backing and clear...
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Teen Lesson for Christmas - Scavenger Hunt
In response to those of you who asked for more teen resources, here is a lesson that I believe our teens are capable of grasping. Often, we don't give them enough substance - so get ready to challenge...
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Saint Nicholas of Myra
(Initially posted in 2009) Here is a small book compiled on the life and miracles of Saint Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra. It is my first attempt to extract scenes from "vita" icons of the Church's...
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Why God Became Man?
“You must understandwhy it is that the Word of the Father, so great and so high, has been made manifest in bodily form."“Christ has been manifested in a human body for this reason only, out of the love...
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Prosforo Workshop & Puzzle Activity
As we draw near to celebrating the Nativity of Christ, we often ask what gift can we offer to Christ, especially a tangible one for our children to make. It is easy to overlook and under value the...
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Christmas Crossword
********REVISED**********Click on the crossword puzzleto the right for a little Christmas trivia!Located for free download here.Hopefully, it will be challenging for parents and kids of all ages. "Make...
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Dwelling Place for Christmas
As we finish our preparations for Christmas, wrapping each and every last gift, and try our hardest to remain focused...I offer one small relflection to ponder on with our kids.Will God find a dwelling...
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Fathers & Fruits
Consider bringing the story of the 3 Great Hierarchs into your home tomorrow with the following lesson and activity.Begin by asking your kids or teens to select three favorite Fruits. * Announce the...
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St Basil: At a Time of Need
Ayios Vasilios bears a title that few Saints share with him. He is known as "Saint Basil the Great." Some attribute this title to him because he organized cenobitic monasticism, or because he was a...
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Confession & Kite Day
In 2013, Clean Monday is on March 18th. If your parish has never held a day to invite all the children, big and small, to experience the Sacrament of Confession....keep reading! This year, we're...
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A Baptism Toast
"The common thing that brings all of us together, is our love for _______, and our desire to offer her/him the best beginning. Think about all the things we do for the newest member of our family...we...
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The Way We Worship
(re-posted) On the feastday of St John Chrysostom, we'll not only discuss his life and contributions but we're planning to introduce our children to the way we worship and more importantly, why we...
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Icon Family Tree
If you haven't created your very own "Family Icon" consider doing so with your children or Sunday school classes. First we printed out the tree design and colored it, then we trimmed and added our...
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Discovering Virtue
Here is a new workbook on "Discovering Virtue" for our Orthodox youth, probably at a pre-teen or teenage level. I offer it with hopes that it will provide a basic framework to discuss the spiritual...
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