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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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The Way We Worship
Introduce to your children an activity illustrating the way we worship and more importantly, why we worship the way we do in the Orthodox Church. Below are some talking points for the lesson, as well...
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Theophany Lesson Orthodox Journals
For the feast of Theophany, this free lesson and handout on Scribd or here at GoogleDocs forOrthodox Christians reaches back to the well known story of the holy Prophet Noah and the ark to understand...
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Orthodox Games On-the-Go
Lately, we have needed quick, on-the-go Orthodox fun. Below is what we've come up with that has brought much joy to us all with very limited supplies! Give these ideas a try:"I'm thinking of an...
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Monks & Nuns
This Sunday the Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Gregory Palamas during Great Lent, and it might seem like a difficult example to draw a lesson from. If you are wondering how to make this Sunday...
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Akathist from Alpha to Omega
This Akathyst "poem" to Panagia has been lost in translation! In many English uses, the first letter of each stanza no longer coordinates with the Greek alphabet, sadly.Refresh your alphabet skills...
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Publican & Pharisee
This year for the Publican and Pharisee Sunday lesson, here's an idea to get your kids and teens active. Meet outside and introduce the story with two balls. Make your kids observe them, feel them, and...
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Confession & Kite Day
Clean Monday is the very first Monday which begins Great Lent, and it is a quite somber day on the spiritual calendar. In Greece, it is customary for young and old to fly kites. Let's bring this...
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Holy Saint Photini
Here are several handouts for a lesson on St Photini, who earned the title "Equal to the Apostles." The Church celebrates her life this Thursday and on the Sunday of the Samaritan Women during the...
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Canon of St Andrew for Kids
If you are feeling that the Great Fast snuck up on you this year, and you are hoping to get into the "zone" rather quickly give the Canon of St Andrew of Crete a try this week! Over the course of the...
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St Mary Egypt Craft - Turn Life Around
The powerful story of repentance that we find in the life of Saint Mary of Egypt which was recorded by the monk Zossimos, can be a memorable one for teenagers and college students. For the younger...
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Lady Sarakosti Poem & Coloring for Great Lent
This year, we painted on food coloring before baking. Give it a try! POEMLady Sarakosti, is a custom from long ago, Our yiayias (grandmothers) used to make her, out of flour and H2O.She wears a modest...
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Prosforo Workshop & Puzzle Activity
As we draw near to Christ, we often ask what gift can we offer to Him, especially a tangible one for our children to make. It is easy to overlook and under value the simple things that we can do with...
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Craft Blankets for Charity
If you and your kids/teens are looking for a great hands-on project to occupy a weekend, consider making these very easy fleece blankets. They're a fantastic service project to pass out to homeless...
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Uprooting Passions in Children
"Do not neglect to uproot from the hearts of children the tares of sins, impure, evil and blasphemous thoughts, sinful habits, inclinations and passions; the enemy and the sinful flesh do not spare...
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Proskomedia in the Orthodox Eucharist
Here is a step by step guide to the Proskomedia (Offering) which is completed during Orthros or Matins before the Divine Liturgy begins.1. After strengthening himself through a few prayers and...
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Great Lent for Kids Worksheets
Download these two curriculum worksheets here for your students to learn more about Great Lent in the Orthodox Christian Church. The graphics in this lesson include Lady Sarakosti with her poem in...
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Songs for Lazarus Kalanta in English
In many parts of Orthodox Christian Greece- the highly anticipated Saturday of Lazarus is celebrated with great joy. There are festivities of songs, costumes, and fish as the Church heralds the...
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Lazarus Saturday - Arise!
This is a great way to involve your kids in the Raising of Lazarus! Wrap them in "burial" cloth and see who will be first to break free on your command!It's extremely significant that the Church places...
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