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Teaching Ten - 10 Commandments
We're in the process of teaching the 10 Commandments throughout our Orthodox summer religious education classes, and although we don't have an established curriculum, there have been many resources...
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Saint Andrew - First Patriarch of Constantinople
With the feast of Saint Andrew approaching on November 30, I figured this would be as great of a time as any, to introduce our young people to our Ecumenical Patriarchate, and the once glorious city of...
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12 Apostles Activity
For the 'Apostles fast' in the Orthodox Church, and here's an activity to assemble the icon day by day until the feast on June 29/30. On the first day, the children will cut out and glue the icon of...
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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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Transfiguration Journey
UPDATE:WORKSHEETS & ICON available here for free download For this activity, you'll need a few blindfolds, a Bible, an icon of the Transfiguration, and a lot of trust! Our goal is to lead the...
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Greek Prayer Worksheets
Download and print these very simple worksheets to practice special phrases of our Orthodox prayer life! They are intended to assist our children and teens with reading and writing the Greek alphabet....
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Theotokos: Her Life in Mosaics
(Re-posted for the Entrance of the Theotokos feast approaching Nov 21)Did you know that in the history and tradition of the Orthodox Church we have more scenes depicted from the life of the Theotokos...
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Dormition Crossword Activity
Dormition icon from http://www.archangelicons.com For excellent photos of the Tomb of the Panagia click here! A full story of the Dormition and Funeral procession can be found here.
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Dormition Word Search & Flashcards
Here's a word search and coloring activity for this year's feastday of the Dormition of the Theotokos on August, 15th. For a tougher challenge, complete the Dormition Crossword Puzzle. "O gracious...
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Theotokos & Teenagers
Start with an apple. A whole, clean, delicious apple without bruises or blemishes, just sweet and ripe.This apple is going to be the example. If it happens to be red, then we will liken it to she who...
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Lamentations of Theotokos
A beautiful tradition has been celebrated continuously in Jerusalem for over centuries, as well as in some of our local parishes. It is the service of the Lamentations to the Theotokos or Engomia in...
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Homosexuality & Adam / Eve
Here's the truth: Adam & Eve were created and lived in virginity. Yes. That's right. "Be fruitful and multiply" was a result of the fall. There was no marriage. There was no heterosex, nor...
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Teenage Confessions
A dear friend spent all of July again this year hearing the confessions of maybe 300 or so teenagers in America. A tough job? Sure, it must be exhausting, but for him and every other clergy, our good...
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Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Pre-Christmas Parties
As Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Pre-Christmas parties are approaching with great popularity, for us, it is a frequent reminder to "stay the course" and focus on the calendar of the Church. We are...
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Faith Journals
A powerful way to get your tween/teens to start writing, thinking, and spending time with God is through a"Faith Journal!" As a parent or youth worker, you can use these for down time, and inspire them...
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Exaltation of Cross Skit
For the feast of the Cross on September 14, our classes have enjoyed putting on a skit re-enacting how St Helen found the Cross of Christ. It does not need much planning ahead of time, and most items...
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NEW Resources
What a joy to discover a few new Orthodox resources, beautiful in illustrations and simplicity of faith for our young ones! Glory to God!The first, this small prayer book, has been VERY popular in our...
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The Orthodox Alphabet
In need of a good road trip game or ice breaker for your youth? Try playing the "Orthodox Alphabet Game." This works with all ages and is a creative spin on the traditional game, "I'm going on a picnic...
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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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Saint Katherine / Agia Aikaterini
The life and example of Saint Katherine (Agia Aikaterini /Katerina)is truly a unique witness for all youth, and especially handmaidens of Christ. If you do not know her story, take a moment to be...
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