This lesson plan is designed to familiarize children with the altar table and the essential articles used in celebrating the Eucharist.
Appropriate for Advent and March 25, the lesson aims to bring the story of the Annunciation to life, and to ponder Mary's worthiness to be the bearer of God's Son...
Aimed at a young audience, this lesson discusses the illuminations of the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary.
Students explore their own baptism by discussing two of the Baptismal symbols: light and a white garment.
Baptism II continues the discussion of the gifts we receive at Baptism that were introduced in Baptism I. Prerequisites for this class are the Prophecy of Light, Liturgy of Light, and Baptism I.
Celebrate the Season is a children's Christmas program to include the participation of younger ages.
This lesson is divided into three weeks; it discusses the architecture and design of the church, focusing on the Narthex, Nave, Solea, Iconostasis, Sanctuary and the Altar table.
This recounts significant events and places of Jesus' life in the City of Jerusalem...,
Before she departs, the All-Holy Theotokos greets the Holy Apostles and the people, promising that “whichever soul is to call her name will not be put to shame, but will find mercy and consolation...
A prerequisite for this lesson is the Liturgy of Light. Meant to be presented shortly after Pascha, the lesson focuses on Mark 16:1-7, in which the women come upon the empty tomb...
This lesson offers an opportunity for children to act out the events of the Last Supper from Luke 22:1-20. Children and teachers should be prepared several weeks ahead of time.
This lesson is taken from part I of "Hymns." It is intended for younger children so they may participate more fully during Divine Liturgy.
Participant Workbook for ages 8 to 12 years: Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst."
This is a detailed lesson plan to introduce the Bible and its importance to children.
This lesson prepares children for the Resurrection Vigil by reciting prayers and singing hymns from the Liturgy of Light. It can be introduced weeks ahead of time to allow time to practice. This is...
From John 12:24, this lesson explores the mystery of life and death through use of wheat.
This lesson studies Luke 2:1-20, encompassing the birth of Jesus, the Nativity and the adoration of the shepherds.
By discussing the Parable of the Growing Seed, children will learn that the Kingdom of Heaven is powerful and not easy to explain. Prerequisite: Parable of the Mustard Seed...
The Parable of the Hidden Treasure places an emphasis on the Kingdom of Heaven. Suggested prerequisites include the Parables of the Mustard Seed, the Leaven, and the Precious Pearl.
The Parable of the Leaven tells us about the hidden and invisible power of the Kingdom of Heaven that transforms us and helps us to grow. Prerequisites include the Parables of the Mustard Seed and...
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