The aim of our Church School is to offer an introduction to the Orthodox Faith to children between the ages of three and twelve. The materials used come from curriculum of the O.C. E.C. (Orthodox Christian Education Committee) texts, downloads, teaching pictures, and Icons. Other materials include the Bible, movies, stories, songs, and games. New this year, we are also using the “Children Orthodox Parochial School Bulletin” published by the St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian School (Florida).

The lessons taught go, naturally, from the simple to the complex, based on the level of the students.

1         Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1

2        Christian awareness and fellowship

3        Relationships (friends, family, God)

4        Liturgical life of the Church

5        Concept of the Holy Trinity

6        Baptism and Holy Communion

7        Feast days (Christmas and Easter)

8        The Lord’s Prayer

9        Grade 2 and 3

10   Continuation of the above

11   Holy Sacraments (Chrismation and Confession)

12   Importance of forgiveness

13   Pentecost and the Holy Spirit

14   Great Lent and Pascha

15   Lives of the Saints

16   Divine Liturgy

17   Grade 4, 5, and 6

18   Continuation of the above

19   Structure and use of the Bible

20   The live of Jesus Christ (events and teachings)

21   Sacraments

22   The clergy

23   The Church (History and Traditions)

24   The Creed and the Communion Prayer

Sunday School starts on September 28th ...

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Church School Event Calendar 2009

1. February 15^th: Hawaiian Luau

2. April 11^th: St. Lazarus breakfast and crafts

3. May 24^th: Spring Fling lunch

4. June 14^th: End of year Bar-b-que

5. July-August: No Sunday school classes

6. September 20^th: Start of Sunday school and kick off party

7. October 11: Apple and pumpkin picking party

8. November 8^th: Turkey Dinner

9. December 20: Christmas party