Корина

Can anyone pass along information about a Saint Corina? (Корина) Could it possibly be common amongst Romanian, or Russian Orthodox Christians? This has stumped me.

Simon Says

A really fun activity for little ones and big ones alike is to play the game of "Simon Says" with an Orthodox twist. Substitute out Simon for one of the Saints, Panagia, or Jesus and select actions that reflect our faith. Here are a few examples to get you started...

Panagia says...
1. Make the sign of the cross
Panagia says...
2. Find an icon in the room
Panagia says...
3. Give a kiss to that icon (venerate)
Panagia says...
4. Touch the floor (like a metanoia)
5. **Point your finger at another person in the room**
(oops, Panagia didn't say to do that!)
Panagia says...
6. Sing "Kurie Eleison" like the leader
Panagia says...
7.Give someone in the room a high-five
8. ** Cover your eyes**
(oops, Christ wants us to walk in His light not stay in darkness**
Panagia says...
9. Get down on your knees to pray
Panagia says...
10. Say Amen
Panagia says...
11. Give someone a hug
12. ** Tell your neighbor a secret **
(oops, Panagia doesn't want us to gossip)

Encourage actions that are related to good-behaviors and mix in a few un-Christian behaviors without asking them to hit each other for example! Have fun!

Preparing for Pentecost

Christ is Risen! But then what?

The story continues of course.... with more exciting details and events to engage our young listeners. Christ shows what we would call "superhuman" qualities! He appears in the upper room to the Apostles twice when the doors are sealed shut. He is seen along the road to Emmaus, but in some sort of disguise to Luke and Cleopa, until He breaks bread with them and is recognized essentially in the Eucharist (see the lesson plan here). Then forty days later the disciples stand in awe as Christ is taken up before their own very eyes into the sky on His return to the Father. What could possibly come next for the followers of Christ?

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you”

Click this link for the printable lesson: Pentecost Worksheet & Kneeling Prayers

*** This year, I'm finally committed to bringing the prayers with me on Pentecost Sunday, because they are always in a language I cannot fully understand! ***