Catechetical Themes
- Download the full Be Strong in the Lord study guide in .pdf format
A study guide looking at Ephesians 6:10-20, looking at the Weapons of Peace in fighting for Christ. Designed for youth, grades 3-5 and 6-12.
- Download the full Case for Christ study guide in .pdf format
A study guide, utilizing Lee Strobel's The Case for Christ to look at Christian witness. Designed for teens to take place in eight sessions.
Financial Stewardship Education in the Parish [Fr Paul Kucynda]
An educational program prepared for both adults and youth to teach about financial stewardship.
God is Calling You! Exploring God's Purpose for your Life
A seven session study unit for ages 7-17 on the Christian vocation, in general, and en exploration of each person's personal vocation, including Church vocations.
I Have Sent Them Into the World: The Church's Ordained Ministries
Lesson plans and family discussion sheet for all ages about the Orthodox Church's main ordained ministries and the studies which take place at seminary connecting with the Orthodox Church in America's Seminary Appeal each June.
Love Thy Neighbor: Orthodox Christian Acts of Charity (.pdf format)
Lesson plans and family discussion sheet for all ages about the Orthodox Christian understanding of charity to be utilized in connecting with the Orthodox Church in America's Charity Appeal each November.
Orthodox Christianity: A Guide to Life
A Guide Book to Life is an activity desigend for children aged 10 to 12.
The Parish: My Life in Christ
A series of lessons for children and youth on utilizing all of God's tools, materials and gifts we have through ourselves, our home, our church, and our community to build the best Orthodox Christians we can be.
- The House That God Built
Study unit for children ages 6 and under
- God's Blueprint
Study unit for ages 7-9
Study unit for ages 10-12
Reaching Out: Our Call to Ministry
A study unit for teenagers on the meaning of lay ministry with activities to teach how to plan and execute a service project.
Responding to God's Gifts: Orthodox Christian Stewardship:
Educational materials for children of various ages and parents in connection with the annual appeal for the Fellowship of Orthodox Stewards (FOS).
Sharing the Good News: Orthodox Christian Mission:
Educational materials for children of various ages and parents in connection with the annual appeal for Orthodox Church in America Missions Appeal.
Teach All Nations: Proclaiming the Gospel Around the World
A study unit for teenagers on the Orthodox Christian understanding of mission, including our own missionary responsibilities.
A study unit for children up to age twelve, looking at the Feast of Transfiguration and the meaning of "light" as it appears in the story.
The Life of St Herman: 'A Russian Teenager' (story for children)
A study guide about the life of St. Herman of Alaska, including discussion questions for children up to age twelve.
The Virgin Mary: A Celebration of Our Faith
This is a study guide about the life of the Theotokos and her role in the Church. It contains separate lesson schedules for younger, middle-aged, and older children.
The Whole Story: A Look at the Stories that Make Us Who We Are
A study guide for children and youth of all ages to explore and discuss their Christian identity as God's chosen people.