The "Orthodox Kids Journal Project"

NEW: Introducing a free weekly curriculum to create Orthodox Christian Kids Journals about our  faith! Each week, come back to this website and download the handout to print yourselves.

The handouts cover a topic from the Church year including quotes, miracle stories, maps, troparions, icons and Orthodox art.

As we discuss the components of the lesson, students are actively listening while they color, cut, and glue a memorable resource to keep for the rest of their lives! Often, students contribute stories they have heard, or if they have that particular Saints' icon at home, or if they have ever venerated a relic, traveled to that country etc. This method proves to be a wonderful tool to create lasting beauty as students develop a greater understanding for the Orthodox Church year in the midst of open dialogue.

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Here are the files currently available to follow the Church year from September to May:

• Journal Curriculum Calendar
• Journal Intro page handout 
• Journal Lesson on the Cross 
• Journal Lesson on Saint Euphrosynos and Humility
• Journal Lesson on Prayer & the Komboskini 
• Journal Lesson Called to Holiness 
• Journal Lesson on OXI Day Protection of the Theotokos
• Journal Lesson on St Demetrios & Martyrdom
• Journal Lesson on Angels 
• Journal Lesson on Saint Nektarios 
• Journal Lesson on Saint Katherine (Aikaterini) 
• Journal Lesson on Saint Nicholas 
• Journal Lesson on Christmas, the Incarnation and Nativity of Christ 
• Journal Lesson on Theophany, the Baptism of Christ 
• Journal Lesson on Saint Andonios the Great 
• Journal Lesson for Holy Unction in the Orthodox Church 
• Journal Lesson on the Three Hierarchs 
• Journal Lesson on St John Baptist
• Journal Lesson on St Photini Samaritan Woman at the Well 
• Journal Lesson on Great Lent
• Journal Lesson on The Annunciation 
• Journal Lesson of St Mary of Egypt
• Journal Lesson on Holy Week
• Journal Lesson on Pascha & the Holy Fire in Jersualem
• Journal Lesson on the Ascension

New Coloring Icons

New Orthodox coloring pages are available for free here - glory to God. May the next generation be inspired!

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Summer Camp Curriculum

Many parishes host their own Orthodox Bible Summer Camp. If you need a curriculum this year, please feel free to use this plan under the theme: MIRACLES OF CHRIST. There are daily Bible lessons, crafts, snacks and activities.

There are 5 miracle stories for the week and a daily theme. If you have any questions or need further activities, please leave a comment.

St Photini Samaritan Woman at the Well

Here you will find a worksheet to download for our Orthodox Christian Journal Project on a beloved Saint, Photini, the Samaritan Woman at the well whom the Orthodox Church commemorates on February 26th.

Remember, as you read the Gospel account, her story is
most important because it records Jesus Christ confessing Himself to be the Messiah for a Gentile, in particular.

Often, people outside the faith ask, "Well, where exactly does Christ say that He is God?" We can point to Matthew 11:11.

In her life, we find fertile ground to receive Christ and where the ground is ready, the seed will be planted to bear much fruit! She went on to be Equal-to-the-Apostles in her courage to proclaim Him to the world, as well as, ultimately a Great Martyr around the year 66 A.D.

Annunciation Orthodox Lesson

Use this free handout to learn the story of the great feastday of the Annunciation in the Orthodox Christian Church. The file can be downloaded for free here.

This worksheet is also the next entry in our Orthodox Kids Journals here progressing thru the Church year with glue, scissors and colors!

Crossword Answer Key:

1. Luke
2. Yes
3. Womb
4. Virgin
5.( Across) Gabriel
5. (Down) Generations
6. Rejoice
7. Obedience
8. Isaiah
9. Theotokos
10. Joseph

St John Baptist Journal Worksheet

Download and print this free worksheet to discuss the greatest and last prophet who walked on Earth! St John the Baptist, the cousin of Jesus Christ our Lord and God, called out in the wilderness to prepare the way for the Messiah to come. As an infant, he narrowly escaped the rage of King Herod who slaughtered the babies in search for Jesus by fleeing to the desert with his mother, Elizabeth. His father, as we know, Zacharias was martyred in the Temple at the same time.

Often asked, why is St John the Baptist depicted with wings? Of course, as fully man, he was not an angel. However, his life was lived in imitation of the angels, with limited need for food in his strict fasting and full devotion to God's service. He heralded a great message to the people, which often is the role of the Angels as well as messengers.

Lastly, remember, the humility in which he stated, "That joy is mine, and it is now complete.  He must become greater; I must become less.” from the Gospel of St John 3:30.