The following was compiled by Phillis Onest. Her website is: http://www.phyllisonest.com/
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CONTENTS
p. 1-5 Sources of books, icons, tapes, magazines
p. 6 Websites at Your Fingertips
p. 7 Adult Education & Enrichment Groups
p. 8-11 Children's Books List
p. 12 Christian Educators Must Reading
p. 12 Church School Director Resources
p. 13 Church School Teacher's Notebook
p. 14 Feast Day Resources
p. 15 Great Lessons Need These Resources!
p. 16-22 Jr. & Sr. High Resources
p. 23-24 Lenten Resources
p. 25 Miracles of Christ – Resources
p. 26 Parables of Christ – Resources
p. 27-28 Parents & Families Resources
p. 29 Pre-School Class Resources
p. 30 Small Church School Resources
p. 31-32 Vacation Church School Programs
p. 33-34 Stages of Faith & Family Skills Application Chart
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CURRICULUM MATERIALS
X Department of Religious Education [DRE-GOA]
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
50 Goddard Avenue / Brookline, MA 02445-7415
617-850-1218 or 800-566-1088
FAX 617-850-1489 /
Email religioused@goarch.org
http://www.religioused.goarch.org
X Department of Christian Education [DOCE]
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese
105 Leader Hts. Rd., Suite 17403
York, PA 17403 / 717-742-5221
Email DCE@antiochian.org / FAX 717-747-5832
http://www.antiochian.org/christianeducation
X Orthodox Christian Education Commission [OCEC]
PO Box 1051 / Syracuse, NY 13201-1051
800-464-2744 / FAX 315-422-1893
E-Mail from the website
http://www.orthodoxed.org
X Department of Christian Education [DCE]
Orthodox Church in America [OCA]
Online Focus Units/ Mini Units/ Teachers Resources
Email from the website / http://dce.oca.org
BOOK PUBLISHERS
X Conciliar Press [CP]
1009D A HWY 9 / Ben Lomond, CA 95005-0076
831-336-5118 or 800-967-7377
FAX 831-336-8882 / Email from the website
X Ecumenical Publications (Peter Kalellis)
114 S. Euclid Ave. / Westfield, NJ 07090
908-232-6118 / FAX 908-232-6767
X Holy Cross Orthodox Press / Seminary Bookstore
50 Goddard Avenue / Brookline, MA 02445
617-850-1230 or 800-245-0599
FAX 617-850-1430 / Email hcbks@hchc.edu
http://www.hchc.edu/bookstore
X Joyful Gifts, LLC [Also, for all your Baptismal Needs]
114 Abingdon Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35805
256-489-2131 / Email JoyfulGiftsLLC@aol.com
X Light & Life Publishing Company [LL]
4808 Park Glen Rd. / Minneapolis, MN 55416
952-925-3888 / FAX 888-925-3918 or 952-925-3918
Email info@light-n-life.com
http://www.light-n-life.com
X New Life Publications NEW
285 French Hill Road / /Wayne, NJ 07470-3976
973-305-1478 / Fax 973-305-11478
Email pkucynda@optonline.net
X Orthodox Christian Publication Center [OCPC]
4653 Memphis Villas S / Brooklyn, OH 44144
216-351-1838 /Fax: 216-351-1842
Email ocpc@oca.org
https://secure.oca.org/OCPCIndex.asp?SID=16
X Paidea Classics
6735 Doolittle Dr. / Edwards, CA 93523
Email info@paideaclassics.org
http://paideaclassics.org/
X St. Athanasius Academy of Orthodox Theology
10519 E. Stockton Blvd. Suite 170
Elk Grove, CA 95624 / 916-686-6230
FAX 916-686-6232 / http://www.saaot.edu
X St. Ignatius of Antioch Press
442 Charles St. / Lima, OH 45805-3365
419-222-2029 / Email presbytera@juno.com
http://home.surge.net/orthodox/stignatius/index.html
X St. Innocent/Firebird Videos, Audios, Books,
9628 Hazelton \ & Educational Materials
Redford, MI 48239-1480.
Phone/Fax 313-535-9080
Email catalog@firebirdvideos.com
http://www.firebirdvideos.com
X St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite Publication Society
C/o 1607 W. Union Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18018
610-867-1327 / Email info@stnicholas.org
X St. Tikhon's Seminary Bookstore [STS]
St. Tikhon's Rd. PO Box "B"
S. Canaan, PA 18459-0130 / 888-454-6678
570-937-4390 / FAX 570-937-3100
Email bookstore@stspress.com
http://www.stspress.com/
X St. Vladimir Seminary Press/Bookstore [SVS]
575 Scarsdale Road / Crestwood, NY 10707-1699
914-961-2203 / 800-204-2665 / FAX 914-961-5456
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST), Monday-Friday
Email svspress@svots.edu
http://www.svspress.com
BOOKLETS & PAMPHLELTS
X Conciliar Press [p.1]
X Department of Religious Education-GOA [p.1]
X Light & Life Publishing [p.1]
X Orthodox Christian Publication Center [p.2]
X Greek Orthodox Clergymen's Syndesmos
Metropolis of Pittsburgh
129 S. Union St. / Akron, OH 44304
330-434-0000 / FAX 330-434-9441
BOOKSTORES
X Conciliar Press [p.1]
X Department of Religious Education-GOA [p.1]
X Holy Cross Seminary Bookstore [p.1]
X Light and Life [p.1]
X St. Ignatius of Antioch Press [p.2]
X St. Tikhon's Seminary Bookstore [p.2]
X St. Vladimir’s Seminary Bookstore [p.2]
CASSETTE TAPES & CD’s: Recorded Presentations, Adult Education, & Books on Tape
X Conciliar Press [p.1]
X Light & Life Publishing [p.1]
X St. Athanasius Academy of Orthodox Theology [p.2]
X St. Innocent /Firebird Videos, Audios, etc. [p.2]
X St. Tikhon's Seminary Bookstore [p.2]
X St. Vladimir’s Seminary Bookstore [p.2]
X Orthodox Christian Cassettes, Inc.
Borrow or buy tapes; Orthodox teaching on 50+ subjects, by more than 50 speakers, 500+ messages
on cassettes and CD’s
2919 N. 56th St./ Springdale, AR 72762
479-750-3808 evenings before 9 PM CT
FAX 479-927-2867 / Email occassette@aol.com
http://www.orthodoxtapes.org
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
X Fr. Frank Marangos, Director of Religious Education for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Email frfrank@goarch.org [p.1]
X Children’s Ministry Magazine Workshops [Non-Orthodox] offers 100+ in the Spring & Fall. Great for ideas! Bible storybooks & Activity Books great for ideas. Many of the activities are very useful. For dates and cities go to http://www.cmmag.com/
X Phyllis Meshel Onest, M.Div., DRE,
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh
174 S t. Clair Dr. /Akron, OH 44307-2239
330-376-0629 / Email pmonest@neo.rr.com
http://www.phyllisonest.com
X Orthodox Institute for Christian Education, Sponsored by the Christian Education Department of the Antiochian Christian Orthodox Archdiocese each Fall (October or November) at Antiochian Village, Ligonier, PA. For dates and details go to
http://www.antiochian.org/christianeducation
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
X TheoLogic Systems
501 Lorlita Ln./ Bethel Park, PA 15102
800-952-9907 / FAX 412-835-9121
Email info@theologic.com
http://www.theologic.com
DISCOUNT CHRISTIAN BOOKS
X Christian Book Distributors [Non-Orthodox]
PO Box 7000 / Peabody, MA 01961-7000
800-247-4764 / FAX 978-977-5010
http://www.christianbook.com
DVD’s NEW SECTION
X Department of Religious Education-GOA [p.1]
X Light & Life Publishing [p.1]]
ELECTRONIC CARDS BACK AGAIN
X Greek Archdiocese
http://www.iconograms.com
X St. Nicholas Virtual Greeting Cards
http://www.stnicholas-oca.org/card.htm
X Tregubov Studio
https://www.iconmotif.com/icards/Postcard.cgi
X St. Luke’s Orthodox Mission NEW
http://www.sv-luka.org/cards/index.htm
GREETING CARDS & CALLIGRAPHY
X The Annunciation Press [under ICONS]
X "Come and See" Icons, Books & Art [under ICONS]
X Conciliar Press [p.1]
X Image & Likeness Iconography [under ICONS]
X Light & Life Publishing [p.1]
X St. Vladimir Seminary Bookstore [p.2]
X Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery
144 Bert Washburn Rd. / Otego, NY 13825-2265
607-432-3179 / FAX 670-433-4792
Email Myrrhbearers@aol.com
http://www.holymyrrhbearers.com
X Tregubov Studios
603-542-6273
Email frandrew@tregubovstudios.com
http://www.tregubovstudios.com
HOME SCHOOLING RESOURCES
Information upon request.
HUMANITARIAN AID - IOCC
X IOCC – International Orthodox Christian Charities
110 West Road, Suite 360 / Baltimore, MD 21204
410-243-9820 / FAX 410-243-9824
Email relief@iocc.org / http://www.iocc.org
ICONS
X Conciliar Press [p.1]
X Department of Religious Education-GOA [p.1]
X Holy Cross Bookstore [p.1]
X Light & Life Publishing [p.1]
X St. Ignatius of Antioch Press [p.2]
X St. Tikhon’s Seminary Bookstore [p.2]
X St. Vladimir’s Seminary Bookstore [p.2]
X Tregubov Studios [p.3]
X The Annunciation Press
[coloring books, recipe cards, baptismal items & more]
17 Austin St. / Norwood, MA 02062-4103
800-975-4266 (9-5 ET, M-F) / FAX 781-255-1871
http://www.apicons.com
216 West Fourth Street, E. Greenville, PA 18041-1629
Email email@comeandseeicons.com
http://www.comeandseeicons.com/index.html
X Holy Transfiguration Monastery
278 Warren St. / Brookline, MA 02445-5927
617-734-0608/ 800-227-1629 / FAX 617-730-5783
Boston & outside US: 617-232-2326
Email info@thehtm.org / http://www.thehtm.org
X Image & Likeness Iconography
1169 Old Farm Rd. / Watkinsville, GA 30677
706-310-1306 / FAX 877-793-5296 (toll free)
Email frantonios3@mindspring.com
http://www.mindspring.com/~frantonios/
X St. Photios National Shrine Church Supplies
41 St. George St. / PO Box 1960
St. Augustine, FL 32085-1960
904-829-8205 / 800-222-6727
Email from on line / http://www.stphotios.com
X St. Isaac of Syria Skete
25266 Pilgrims Way / Boscobel, WI 53805
800-814-2667 / http://www.skete.com
ICON PINS, JEWELRY, MAGNETS,
GIFTS, SPECIALTY ITEMS
X The Annunciation Press [p.3]
X Conciliar Press [p.1]
X Department of Religious Education-GOA [p.1]
X Light & Life Publishing [p.1]
X Festal Creations [Will custom design pins]
800-747-9245 / FAX 800-903-4266
Email festal@juno.com
Email festalcreations@tamoush.com
http://www.festalcreations.com
X St. Joseph School for Boys Bookstore
186 Central Ave., Lancaster, NY 14086
716-683-0206 / Email saintjoseph@adelphia.net
http://www.auctionworks.com/awstore/stjosephschool
X Trophy Bearers [Icon Pins] BACK AGAIN
162 Brehm Rd., Washington, PA 15301-9653
Phone/Fax: 724-745-8365
E-mail: info@trophybearers.com
http://www.trophybearers.com
LESSONS ONLINE
X Orthodox Education Center (David Elfering)
http://www.aroundomaha.com/sschool/
X Saints, Sunday Gospels & Explanation of Major Feast Icons + Q&A for each Gospel Reading NEW
http://www.orthodox.net/questions/index.html
X Printable Weekly Lessons
(Eve Tibbs, DRE-Metropolis of San Francisco)
http://www.orthodoxonline.com/lessons.htm
MAGAZINES FOR ADULTS
X AGAIN Magazine: The Ancient Christian Faith Today
4/$16.00 Published by Conciliar Press [p.1]
X THE HANDMAIDEN: A Journal for Women Serving God within the Orthodox Faith
4/$16.50 Published by Conciliar Press [p.1]
X PRAXIS Magazine: 4 issues over 2 years /$15.00
Published by the Department of Religious Education
of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese [p.1]
MAGAZINES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
X Invitation: Bringing the Faith Home
c/o Joyful Gifts, LLC [p.1]
For Subscription rates, contact Joyful Gifts. They will be posted online soon.
X Little Falcons Magazine – bringing children & our Orthodox faith &heritage together
PO Box 371 / Grayslake, IL 60030
847-223-4300 / Email littlefalcons@owc.net
$15.00 per year; 4 issues [36 Back issues $5.00 @]
Collect a full set & create a “Children’s Orthodox Encyclopedia.”
MAGAZINES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
X The Basil Leaf
c/o OCF / PO Box 30249 / Boston, MA 02130
800-919-1OCF (1623) for US / FAX (617) 850-1464
Email info@ocf.net / http://www.ocf.net
MAGAZINES FOR FAMILIES
X Orthodox Family Life - Archived articles at http://www.theologic.com/oflweb
X Plugged In [Non-Orthodox] Reviews of movies, music, video games, and TV programs from a Christian perspective. http://www.pluggedinonline.com
Published by “Focus on the Family”
Colorado Springs, CO 80995
(800) A-FAMILY (232-6459)
Now offers movie reviews online to be current. NEW
MAGAZINES FOR TEACHERS
X Plugged In [above]
X PRAXIS - 4 issues over 2 years /$15.00
Published by the DRE-GOA [p.1]
Children's Ministry Magazine
Non-Orthodox, but adaptable for Orthodox Christian use. [For PS-6th] 6 print issues $29.95 / 6 digital $19.95
Great ideas for crafts, lessons, seasonal ideas.
760-738-0086 / http://www.cmmag.com/
Email cschildminsubs@pcspublink.com
MISSIONS OCMC
X Orthodox Christian Mission Center [OCMC]
PO Box 4319 / St. Augustine, FL 32085-4319
877-GOFORTH / 904-829-5132 / FAX 904-829-1635
Email from the Website / http://www.ocmc.org
MUSIC & MUSIC RESOURCES
X Conciliar Press [p.1]
X Department of Religious Education-GOA [p.1]
X Holy Cross Seminary Bookstore [p.1]
X Light & Life Publishing [p.1]
X St. Tikhon's Seminary Bookstore [p.2]
X St. Vladimir’s Seminary Bookstore [p.2]
X Learn Byzantine Music
A web-enabled multimedia interactive presentation of hymns developed by the DRE-GOA. http://chant.hchc.edu
X National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians (Music Series also at DRE-GOA. p.1)
Vicki Pappas
3814 Regents Circle, Bloomington, IN 47401
812-855-8248 / FAX: 812-855-9630
E-mail: pappas@indiana.edu
X St. Gregory Palamas Monastery eMatins Site NEW Fr. Seraphim Dedes / seraphim@neobright.net
http://sgpm.goarch.org/ematins/main.htm
For books and CD's http://www.bright.net/~palamas
ONLINE ORTHODOX RADIO PROGRAMS
X Ancient Faith Radio
is a 24 hour internet based pan-Orthodox radio ministry of All Saints Orthodox Church in Chicago.
http://www.ancientfaithradio.com/aboutus.htm
worldwide radio ministry featuring the teachings and music of the historic Orthodox faith.
X Come Receive the Light Radio (CRTL)
Programs also Archived
PO Box 4690, ft. Lauderdale, FL 33338-4690
877.2RECEIVE / 877.273.2348 /
Email from website / http://receive.org/
ORTHODOX ORGANIZATIONS
X Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting [p.5]
X International Orthodox Christian Charities [p.3]
X Orthodox Christian Fellowship - OCF (College)[p.4]
X Orthodox Christian Mission Center [OCMC] [p.4]
X Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry [OCPM]
V. Rev. Fr. David Ogan
PO Box 822169, Vicksburg, MS 39182
Phone/FAX 601-636-8392
Email ogand@bellsouth.net
http://www.antiochian.org/Ocpm/
X Orthodox Peace Fellowship (International)
Email: incommunion@cs.com or from website
http://www.incommunion.org
X Project Mexico / St. Innocent Orthodox Orphanage
619-426-4610 / Email info@projectmexico.org
http://www.projectmexico.org
X St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine [p.3]
X SYNDESMOS - World Fellowship of Orthodox Youth - network of youth movements and theological schools / http://www.syndesmos.org
Email syndesmos@syndesmos.org
X ZOE for Life!
Crisis pregnancies, American and Guatemalan Adoptions. Abstinence materials for parish use.
3352 Mayfield Rd. / Cleveland Hts, OH 44118
440-893-9990 / Crisis Hotline: 877-436-LIFE (5433)
Email imahlay@yahoo.com
http://www.zoeforlifeonline.org
PUBLICATION MASTERS
[Reproduced by the parish or individual]
X Department of Religious Education-GOA [p.1]
X Orthodox Christian Publication Center [p.2]
SCOUTS IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH
X Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting
George Boulukos, National Chairman
862 Guy Lombardo Ave. / Freeport, NY 11520
516-868-4050 / FAX 516-868-4052
http://www.eocs.org
SCRIPTURE PURCHASES
X Christian Book Distributors [p.3]
X Conciliar Press [p.1]
X Holy Cross Seminary Bookstore [p.1]
X St. Vladimir’s Seminary Bookstore [p.2]
X St. Tikhon's Seminary Bookstore [p.2]
SEMINARY BOOKSTORES
X Holy Cross Seminary Bookstore [p.1]
X St. Vladimir’s Seminary Bookstore [p.2]
X St. Tikhon's Seminary Bookstore [p.2]
SEXUAL EDUCATION, ABSTINENCE,
CRISIS PREGNANCIES
X Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
83 Saint Basil Rd. / Garrison, NY 10524
646-519-6180 / FAX 645-519-6191
Email youthoffice@goarch.org
http://www.youth.goarch.org
X The Medical Institute for Sexual Health – MISH
[Non-Orthodox. Quarterly Sexual Health Update.]
PO Box 162306 / Austin, TX 78716-2306
512-328-6268/ Email medinstitute@medinstitute.org
http://www.medinstitute.org
X Pam Stenzel - Crisis Pregnancy Counselor - uses her own history and experience to address the physical, emotional and spiritual consequences of having sex outside of marriage. Non-Orthodox. Offers a Christian message. Also speaks in public schools. Speaks to the Youth.
“Sex Has a Price” (1 Hour Video) VERY GOOD
www.pamstenzel.com / 1-800-488-1888 ext.210
X ZOE for Life! [p.5]
STEWARDSHIP MATERIALS FOR
CHILDREN/STUDENTS
X Orthodox Christian Publication Center [p.2]
Introductory Booklet 3: Giving Children the Opportunity to Give ($1.00 @, 10/$7.00)
X Check the Parish/Church School resource files for 3 Stewardship Books written by Elaine Michaels for the GOA Stewardship Department in the 1980’s. Each includes Teacher's Manual and Student's Book.
VIDEOTAPES
X Christian Book Distributors [p.3]
X Conciliar Press [p.1]
X Department of Religious Education [p.1]
X Holy Cross Seminary Bookstore [p.1]
X Light & Life Publishing [p.1]
X St. Innocent/Firebird Videos, etc. [p.2]
X St. Tikhon's Seminary Bookstore [p.2]
X St. Vladimir’s Seminary Bookstore [p.2]
X Ellinas Multimedia [Lives of Saints Series & Posters]
949-305-2620 / 800-410-8388 / Email from the website
http://www.ellinasmultimedia.com
X GOTelecom
8 East 79th St. / New York, NY 10021
800-888-6835; 212-570-3588 / FAX 212-774-0223 /
Other Websites of Interest
ARCHDIOCESE WEBSITES
Antiochian Archdiocese http://www.antiochian.org
Greek Archdiocese http://www.goarch.org
Orthodox Church in America http://www.oca.org - OCA
BIBLE RESOURCES - Orthodox
Psalter in the Church’s Worship http://www.abbamoses.com/psalter NEW
BIBLE RESOURCES – Non-Orthodox
Bible Atlas http://www.painsley.org.uk/re/ATLAS
Bible History http://www.bible-history.com
Bible Maps http://biblia.com/jesusm/maps.htm
Bible Tools http://biblestudytools.net
CHURCH FATHERS
Church Fathers Online http://www.ccel.org/fathers2/ NEW
Monahos.net http://www.monachos.net/patristics/sources_a-z.shtml NEW
St. John Chrysostom http://www.chrysostom.org/
St. Pachomius Library http://www.voskrese.info/spl/index.html
ELECTRONIC CARDS
Greek Archdiocese http://www.iconograms.com
St. Nicholas http://www.stnicholas-oca.org/card.htm
Tregubov Studio http://www.sv-luka.org/cards/index.htm
ICONS – SITES FOR LEARNING ABOUT ICONS NEW
The Orthodox Church and Its Icons
http://home.eg-gym.dk/fagene/religion/Ortodokse%20kirke/dox.html
Links page of R. Mastroberte http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Troy/1187/links.html / Iconographer
TheoLogic Systems http://www.theologic.com - Go to Orthodox World Links / Art
ICON PAINTING WORKSHOPS http://www.holyikons.com/ - Iconographer Christopher Gossey
PROSPHORO http://www.prosphora.org/
SAINTS
Greek Archdiocese http://www.goarch.org/en/Chapel
OCA http://www.oca.org/ Click onto Feasts & Saints
Prologue of Ochrid http://www.westsrbdio.org/prolog/prolog.htm
St. Nicholas [Non-Orthodox] http://www.stnicholascenter.org
Women Saints http://www.geocities.com/orthodox_women/index.html
God is Wonderful in His Saints http://www.abbamoses.com
List of Orthodox Saints http://www.zeta.org.au/~aofosm/msaints.htm /Long -not exhaustive NEW
SPECIAL SITES
DYNAMIS http://www.dynamispublications.org/ Meditation on the Daily Readings
TheoLogic Systems http://www.theologic.com - over 700 links
Virtual Church Tour NEW http://home.eg-gym.dk/fagene/religion/Ortodokse%20kirke/dox.html
Pascha Polyglotta http://www.srbigham.com/ “Christ is Risen” in 250 languages
ADULT EDUCATION / ENRICHMENT GROUPS
What makes for a successful Adult Study Group?
X Study groups work best when there is a Leader's Guide and/or Participants' Study Guide.
The following texts offer either a
a. Study Guide or Reflection Questions at the end of each chapter or within the text, or
b. Reflection Questions have been written for each session. Books can be ordered from Light & Life, DRE-GOA, Conciliar Press, or Seminary Bookstores.
X A “Kick-Off” Event is a superb way to begin an Adult Education/Enrichment Series. Contact me for a one-day Retreat.”
X Before the start of what I call the “Theosis Series” (Core Study - Numbers 1,2 & 3 below), The Study Group needs a basic book on the Orthodox Faith to provide a common ground. Once The Study Group completes the Core Study, further studies can be from # 4-10.
X In addition, (a) individuals are willing to commit to a 6-8-10 week study more easily than an ongoing program, and (b) a holiday break is necessary.
X The Core Study has been used successfully in both a Greek and OCA parish in Ohio.
- Partakers of Divine Nature by Arch. Christoforos Stavropoulos, trans.by Fr. Dr. Stanley Harakas. #
- Study of the Book of Ephesians ◊
- Growing in the Christian Life ◊
- Beginning to Pray by Archbishop Anthony Bloom. *
- Way of the Ascetics by Tito Colliander *
- Happy in the Lord by Kyriaki & Thomas FitzGerald (Study Guide is to be added to website. It can be requested.)
- Of Life and Salvation by Fr. Stanley Harakas *
- Our Hearts True Home edited by Virginia Nieuwsma *
- Raising Them Right by Theofan the Recluse *
- A Year of the Lord [5 volumes] by Fr. Ted Stylianopoulos. This Bible Study covers the Sunday Gospel readings of the year. Questions are integrated with text.
# The book, Leader's Guide and Participants Study Guide are available from Light & Life Publishing.
The Study Guide for Partakers of Divine Nature offers guidelines useable with other Study Groups.
◊ Contact me for the Leader's Guide, Study Guide and the Participant’s Book.
* Reflection Questions are available on http://www.phyllisonest.com
TREASURY OF BLESSINGS SERIES
Each lesson of the first three books consists of a set of questions for preliminary exploration and discussion of the subject, followed by explanatory notes.
1. The Book of Isaiah as Taught by the Holy Fathers 170 pages, 26 lessons. The Holy Fathers’ explanations are excerpted, edited and simplified from the book Isaiah through the Ages by Johanna Manley.
2. The Book of Job as Taught by the Church and the Holy Fathers 92 pages, 11 lessons. The Holy Fathers’ explanations are excerpted, edited and simplified from Wisdom, Let us Attend: Job, the Fathers and the Old Testament by Johanna Manley.
3. The Epistle to the Hebrews 94 pages, 13 lessons with liturgical links and Old Testament references.
4. Liturgy & Scripture by Frs. Peter Salmas, Christopher Flesoras and Johanna Manley. This volume
has 8 lessons. Short studies for special occasions throughout the Orthodox liturgical calendar followed by
questions. Brings together Scripture with hymnology, hagiography, iconography, doctrines, liturgics, festal
cycles, the Holy Fathers, and orthopraxia.
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Prices subject to change without notice by the publisher/distributor. The Light & Life price is listed after the author's name. Other sources and prices are listed next. Some of these books may also be available from other sources.
The Adventures of Spero, the Orthodox Church Mouse Series by Jane Fontana [ages 4-7]
1. The Golden Cobwebs / SVS $9.95 /
2. Jesus Wants Us to Have Good Manners / DRE-GOA $7.95 /
3. The Nativity of Our Lord - Christ's Birth $11.95/ SVS /
4. Spero’s First Orthodox Alphabet Book / DRE-GOA $7.95 /
5. Spero Learns of Palm Sunday and Jesus’ Love / DRE-GOA $6.95 /
6. Spero the Church Mouse Doll (plush toy) / DRE-GOA $7.95 /
The Christina Series by Maria Khoury
7. Christina’s Favorite Saints / $11.99 SVS / [ELEMENTARY]
8. Christina Goes to Church / $7.99 Conciliar / DRE-GOA $7.95/ Holy Cross $8.00 / SVS $7.00 /
9. Christina Goes to the Holy Land / $14.95 SVS / DRE-GOA, Conciliar Press, Holy Cross /
10. Christina Learns the Sacraments $9.99 / DRE-GOA $9.95 / SVS $11.50 / Conciliar Press $10.00 /
11. My Orthodox Counting Book / $7.95 DRE-GOA / $7.99 SVS / [AGES 3-8]
12. You Are Special: An Alphabet Book for Children / DRE $7.95 / Conciliar Press $7.99 /SVS $6 / [AGES 4-6]
13. The Abbot and I (As told by Josie the Cat) by Sarah Cowie $8.95 / Conciliar Press /
14. About Being Orthodox / DRE-GOA $1.25/ $.40 OCPC / [YOUTH]
15. Alyosha's Apple by Alvin Alexsi Currier $14.95 / Conciliar Press, SVS /
16. Auke Lake Tales by Etolin Wittanen / Paidea Classics $10.00 / [YOUTH]
17. Celebrate the Earth by Dorrie Papademetriou $14.95 / DRE-GOA, SVS / [AGES 4-9]
18. A Child’s Primer: The Church Alphabet by Fr. Irenej Dobrijev 19.99 /
19. The Creation of the World for Young People by Bishop Varlamm / Paidea Classics $4.00 /
20. Daniel and the Lion by Claire Brandenburg $8.95 / Conciliar Press, SVS /
21. The Exiles of Cebenna by John Neele [12 and older] / Paidea Classics $5.95 / [YOUTH]
22. God Is With Us: Bible Stories for Children by Sophie Koulomzin / $8.00 DRE-GOA , OCEC, OCPC /[AGES 8-12]
23. God’s Bubbly, Gurgly, Overwhelming, Overflowing Love by Barbara Pappas $15.95 / Holy Cross /
24. The Heavenly Garden: The Story of Adam and Eve $7.95 / Holy Cross Bookstore $4.95 /
25. House of God by V. Marchenko $8.50 / Conciliar Press / $9.00 St. Isaac /
26. How The Monastery Came to Be by Alexsi Currier $8.95 / Conciliar/ $8/00 St. Isaac / [AGES 7-12]
27. How to Pray with Icons: An Activity Book for Children by M. Tataryn / $7.95 DRE-GOA, Conciliar Press /
28. I Go To Church by Ann Marie Gidus-Mecera / DRE-GOA & Holy Cross $5.95 / St. Ignatius $4.25 /
29. I Go to Church Instructional Guide / DRE-GOA $4.95 / St. Ignatius $3.25 /
30. In Church I Visit With God by Mary Jane Milligan $5.95 /
31. In My Father’s House: Gospel Stories for Children / DRE-GOA $15.95 / [AGES 7-10]
32. Katie Visits a Monastery by Elizabeth Saxild $6.99 / $7.00 St. Isaac / [AGES 8-12]
33. The Kingdom of God for Little Christians by Diane E. Miles / $9.95 Deisis Press, Holy Cross [non & early readers]
34. Letters from Heaven: An Illuminated Alphabet by Susan von Medicus $21.95 / Conciliar Press, SVS
35. Let’s Take a Walk Through Our Orthodox Church by A. Coniaris $17.95 /
Conciliar / $16.95 DRE-GOA, Holy Cross/ [AGES 8-12]
36. The Miracle of St. Nicholas by Gloria Whelan $14.95 / St. Isaac /
37. The Miraculous Child by Alvin Alexsi Currier $7.95 / Conciliar Press /
38. The Monk Who Grew Prayer by Claire Brandenburg / $9.95 Conciliar Press, DRE-GOA, SVS /
39. Mwangi: A Young African Boy's Journey to Faith by Presbytera Rene Ritsi $17.95 / Conciliar Press /
40. The Orthodox Christian Church Through the Ages: Heroes for Truth by Sophie Koulomzin/OCPC $6.50 / [YOUTH]
41. The Orthodox Christian Church Through the Ages: New Frontiers by Sophie Koulomzin /OCEC $7/ OCPC $6.50 /
[YOUTH]
42. Orthodox Hymns for Children, V. Morosan /DRE-GOA Songbook $5.00, cassette $5.00, teacher’s manual $9.00 /
43. The Purple Mantle by Aliki Kafetzopoulou $12.00 / [A NOVEL FOR YOUTH]
44. A Special Gift to God by I. Theodore $12.95 / DRE-GOA / [AGES 5-8]
45. The Story of Icons by Mary Hallick $14.95 / DRE-GOA, Conciliar Press, Holy Cross, Paidea Classics [AGES 8-13]
46. A Visual Catechism of the Orthodox Church by Metr. Hierotheos Vlahos $29.95 / St. Nikodemos Pub. $16.00
47. What is an Icon? $9.00 / DRE-GOA, Conciliar Press, St. Isaac /
48. When the Bishop comes to Celebrate Liturgy by Nancy McKibben / St. Ignatius $3.95 /
49. The World My Church by Fr. Dn. John & Sophie Chryssavgis / $9.95 DRE-GOA, Holy Cross, Conciliar /[AGES 4-6]
COLORING BOOKS
BYZANTINE COLORING BOOKS $3.95@; / Conciliar 1, 2 & 3 as a set for $9.95 / DRE-GOA 1, 2 & 3 $3.50 @ /
1. Feast Days
2. Liturgical
3. Sunday Gospels
4. Parables of Christ
5. Icon Book by Fr. John Matusiak $8.95 / OCEC $6.00 / DRE-GOA $8.00 /
ANNUNCIATION PRESS COLORING BOOK SERIES - AGES 6-10
6. Icon Coloring Book: Special Edition $4.99 / DRE-GOA, St. Isaac, OCEC $5.00 /
7. Icon Coloring Book The Miracles $4.99 / DRE-GOA, St. Isaac, OCEC $5.00
8. Icon Coloring Book The Nativity $4.99 / DRE-GOA, St. Isaac, OCEC $5.00 /
9. Icon Coloring Book The Old Testament $4.99 / DRE-GOA, St. Isaac, OCEC $5.00 /
10. Icon Coloring Book Journey to Pascha $4.99 / DRE-GOA, St. Isaac, OCEC $5.00 /
FEASTDAYS
1. About Holy Week (Scriptographic) / $.40 OCPC / [GRADES 5 & UP] NEW LISTING
2. The Baptism of Our Lord by Euphemia Briere $6.99 / DRE-GOA & Holy Cross $6.00 / [AGES 7-10]
3. BYZANTINE COLORING BOOKS: Feast Days
4. Holy Nativity of Our Lord by Euphemia Briere $5.00 / DRE-GOA $6.50 / SVS & Holy Cross $6.00 / [AGES 7-10]
5. How to Pray with Icons: An Activity Book for Children by M. Tataryn
6. Icon Book by Fr. John Matusiak
7. Icon Coloring Book The Nativity
8. Icon Coloring Book Journey to Pascha
9. Jesus is Born by Sergei Clare Anatolios $8.00
10. Lives of the Saints and Major Feast Days by Fr. George Poulos
11. The Twelve Great Feast Days for Young People by Bishop Lazar Puhalo $7.95 / DRE-GOA /
12. What You Should Know About Holy Week in the Orthodox Church (Scriptographic; for older children; out of print)
The Adventures of Spero, the Orthodox Church Mouse [ages 4-7]
13. Spero Learns of Palm Sunday and Jesus’ Love by Jane Fontana
14. The Nativity of Our Lord - Christ's Birth by Jane Fontana
The Twelve Great Feasts For Children Series from Conciliar Press at $5.95 each
15. The Dormition of the Theotokos by Sister Elayne NEW
16. The Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem by Sister Elayne NEW
17. The Exaltation of the Cross by Sister Elayne NEW
18. The Meeting of Our Lord by Sister Elayne
19. The Nativity of Our Lord by Sister Elayne / DRE-GOA /
20. The Theophany of Our Lord by Sister Elayne / DRE-GOA /
21. The Annunciation by Sister Elayne DRE-GOA /
22. The Nativity of the Theotokos by Sister Elayne / DRE-GOA /
23. The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple by Sister Elayne / DRE-GOA /
24. Feast of Pentecost by Sister Elayne
25. The Ascension of Our Lord by Sister Elayne
26. The Transfiguration of Our Lord by Sister Elayne
LITURGY & PRAYER BOOKS
1. Bless, O Lord! A Prayer Book for Children by Fr. Artemy Vladimirov $10.95 / Conciliar, DRE /
2. Children’s Orthodox Prayer Book (Hardcover) / $12 DRE-GOA / [AGES 7-10]
3. The Divine Liturgy for Children: An Interactive Guide for Participation in the Divine Liturgy & The Divine Liturgy Activity Book $12.95 set / DRE-GOA $10 set / OCEC $5.00 each / Conciliar Press $6.50 each/
4. Divine Liturgy for Children (Illustrated, English, Greek, Phonetics] / DRE-GOA $5.00 /
5. Divine Liturgy Hymnal [English, Greek, & Phonetics] /DRE-GOA $7.50 hard cover; $4.50 spiral bound /
6. Guardian Angel Children's Prayer Book by Fr. T. Lozynsky $15.95/ Conciliar Press $15.95 / DRE-GOA $12.50 / Holy Cross $14.95 / [AGES 4-8]
7. My Book of Prayers for Home and Church by Erin Kimmet / DRE-GOA $3.00 [paperback; ages 10 & up]
8. My Daily Orthodox Prayer Book compiled & ed. by Fr. Anthony Coniaris $7.95 / DRE-GOA /Conciliar Press $8.95/
9. My Orthodox Prayer Book edited by Fr. Theodore Stylianopoulos $9.95 / DRE-GOA $5.95 /Conciliar Press $9.95/
10. A Pocket Prayer Book for Orthodox Christians (An Orthodox Classic published by the Antiochian Archdiocese) $4.95 / DRE-GOA $5.00 /Conciliar Press Vinyl cover $5.95, Paper $4.95/
11. Prayers for Children by Fr. John G. Maheras / $9.95 Deisis Press, Holy Cross /
12. A Treasury of Blessings [prayer book] $.85 / $.50 Clergy Syndesmos, Metropolis of Pittsburgh /
13. We Praise God by Constance Tarasar (Introduction to the Liturgy) $2.00 / OCEC, OCPC /
14. We Pray to God by Constance Tarasar (Prayer Book) $2.00 / OCEC, OCPC /
15. We Return to God by Constance Tarasar (Confession) $2.00 / OCEC, OCPC /
LIVES OF SAINTS & BIBLE PERSONALITIES
1. The Blackbird's Nest: Saint Kevin of Ireland by Jenny Schroedel $16.95 / SVS /
2. The Book of Saints (Origins of Names) by Marry Hallick $11.95 / DRE-GOA $10.95 /
3. The Boy, a Kitchen and His Cave [St. Euphrosynos] by Catherine Costopoulos $16.95 / Conciliar, SVS, DRE-GOA /
4. Brave Like A Saint by Iakovina $7.95 / DRE-GOA $7.95 / [AGES 7-12]
5. Courage to Witness: Study Guide for Brave Like A Saint $6.95 / DRE-GOA /
6. A Child’s Paradise of Saints by Nun Nectaria McLees $10.95 / St. Isaac $10.50 /
7. Christina’s Favorite Saints by Maria Khoury $11.99 / DRE-GOA / [ELEMENTARY]
8. Constantine the Great by Frieda Upson $4.95 / [A NOVEL FOR YOUTH]
9. Ella’s Story: The Duchess Who Became a Saint by Maria Tobias / $8.95 Conciliar Press, Holy Cross [Youth]
10. Heroes of Faith: Stories of Saints for Young and Old by J.M. Neale (may be out of print)
11. The Holy Unmercenary Doctors – The Saints Anagyroi, Physicians & Healers of the Orthodox Church
by Georgia Hronas $11.99 / [YOUTH] NEW
12. Illustrated Life of the Theotokos for Children by G&H Hronas $8.95 / DRE-GOA, Holy Cross, Paidea Classics / St. Isaac $6.95 / [AGES 8-12]
13. Journey Across North America and Other Stories of SS. Innocent, Tikhon & Herman by Ann Marie Gidus-Mecera $11.95 Conciliar Press, St. Ignatius of Antioch Press / [YOUTH]
14. Let the Children Come to Me - Stories of Children Martyrs $22.00 / Holy Cross / NEW
15. Life of Our Holy Mother of Egypt $3.50 /
16. Life of Righteous Father John Wonderworker of Kronstadt by Marie Naumenko $3.95 / St. Isaac $4.00 /
17. Life of St. Constantine the First Emperor by Euphemia Briere $4.00 / DRE-GOA /
18. Life of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker by Nina Seco $7.95 / DRE-GOA, Holy Cross $7.00 / [AGES 6-8]
19. Life of St. Nina, Equal to the Apostles by Nina Seco $7.95 / [AGES 6-8]
20. The Life of St. Savva (retold for children) by Fr. Nenad Mihailovich
21. Life of St. Seraphim, Wonderworker of Sarov by Marie Naumenko
22. Life of St. Sergius, Wonderworker of Radonezh for Young People by Maria Naumenko $4.00/ St. Isaac /
23. Lives of the Great Fathers of the Church by Bishop Lazar Puhalo (Vol. 7 of Lives of the Saints for Young People)$5.00/
24. The Lives of the 70 Apostles by Priestmonk Leonty Durkit $6.99 / [GRADES 6 & UP] NEW
25. North Star: St. Herman of Alaska by Dorrie Papademetriou $15.95/ SVS, DRE-GOA /
26. O God of Demetrios: The Story of St. Demetrios of Thessaloniki by Angeline Eliakopoulos $15.95 / DRE-GOA /
27. Sacred Stories from Byzantium by Eva Topping [Out of Print. Check out Parish Library or Church School Resources.]
28. St. Anthony the Great: Angel of the Desert Kareas Monastery
29. St. Herman of Alaska by Sheila Smith $6.95 / [PRESCHOOL & UP]
30. St. Moses the Ethiopian written and illustrated by Fr. Jerome Sanderson $7.95 /
31. St. Nectarios of Aegina for Children by Euphemia Briere $7.00 / DRE-GOA, Holy Cross /
32. St. Paul: the Apostle of Reconciliation by Peter Kalellis / $7.00 Ecumenical Publications /
33. St. Zoticus: Patron of Orphans Kareas Monastery / St. Tikhon’s Bookstore $16.00 (if it’s in stock)/
34. Stories of Saints from The Prologue compiled by Johanna Manley $11.95 /
35. The Storm and the Sea: A Story About the Life of St. Nicholas by Ann Marie Gidus-Mecera / $7.95 St. Ignatius Press
36. The Story of Mary the Mother of God by Dorrie Papademetriou $14.95 / DRE-GOA, SVS /
37. They Walked With God by Lydia Kesich [out of print]
38. Victory of the Saints by J. R. Young $3.95 /
39. The Wonderful Life of Russia’s Saint, Sergius of Radonezh by Alvin A. Currier $17.95 /Conciliar Press, SVS /
41. Women of God by Freda Upson $14.95 / DRE-GOA: $8.00 /
42. The Cross on the Hill: Story of St. Andrew
43. A Gift for lvanko: Story of SS. Cyril and Methodius
44. Hali's Wooden Cross: Story of St. Ogha [Olga]
45. Ihor's Big Decision: Story of SS. Anthony &Theodosy
46. Peace at Last: Story of St. Volodymyr [Vladimir]
"Lives Of The Saints For Young People" from Synaxis Press, authored by Bishop Lazar Puhalo
11 volumes. Each volume contains one saint for each month of the year. $5.00 per volume, $55 set. Light & Life catalogue or website catalogue lists the saints in each volume.
“ Saints For All Ages” Series edited by Constance Tarasar,
$6.95@; $61.60 set / OCEC $60.00 set / OCPC $6.00 @, $50.00 set
47. Enlighteners of Ancient Kingdoms
48. Fighters for the Faith
49. Founders of Russian Monasticism
50. Great Monks of the Desert
51. New Apostles of Christ
52. Pillars of the Church
53. Poets and Hymnographers of the Church
54. Rulers of Nations, Servants of Christ
55. Saints of the British Isles
56. Women Martyrs
SACRAMENTS/MYSTERIES OF THE CHURCH
1. Christina Learns the Sacraments by Maria Khoury
2. The Path to Confession: A Book for Family Reading by Fr. Artemy Vladimirov $22.95 / [VERY STRICT]
3. Orthodox Mysteries: Sacraments and Worship of the Orthodox Church $9.95 / Conciliar Press $8.95 /
EXCELLENT - can be used with various ages. One of Phyllis’ Favorites!
4. Build Your Own Church by John Boojamra & Fr. John Matusiak $10.95/ OCEC $9.00 /
5. Build Your Own Iconostasis and Altar by J. Boojamra & Fr. Matusiak $10.95 / OCEC $9.00 /
6. Build Your Own Bishop, Priest and Deacon by J. Boojamra & Fr. Matusiak $10.95 / OCEC $9.00 /
7. A Visual Catechism of the Orthodox Church by Metr. Hierotheos Vlahos
8. When the Bishop comes to Celebrate Liturgy by Nancy McKibben
ST. ATHANASIUS ACADEMY OF ORTHODOX THEOLOGY - BOOKLETS FOR CHILDREN SERIES
By Fr. Jack Sparks, $5.00 each, http://www.saaot.edu / 10519 E. Stockton Blvd., Suite 170, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Phone 916-686-6230 / FAX 916-686-6232
1. Where Is My Cross That I May Follow?
- The Two Kings: A Cautionary Tale
- Is there truly A King?
- Conversations on the Sacraments: What Does the Word “Sacrament” Mean?
- Conversations On The Sacraments: Are There
- Truly Just Seven?
- Conversations On The Sacraments: Prayer To Father, Son And Holy Spirit
- Conversations on the Sacraments: Why Can't My Friend Receive Communion?
- How Can Christ be both God and Man?
MAGAZINES FOR CHILDREN: Little Falcons Publication - bringing children & our Orthodox faith & heritage together. PO Box 371, Grayslake, IL 60030/ 847-223-4300 / FAX 847-223-4305 / Email littlefalcons@owc.net / $15.00 per year, 4 issues. [36 Back issues $5.00 @] Collect them all & create a “Children’s Orthodox Encyclopedia.”
Invitation: Bringing The Faith Home – the Journal for Orthodox Christian Families, edited by Pres. Diane Ellie Miles, Ed.D. $29.95 -10 issues/yr, 16 pages.
BOOK SUPPLIERS
X Conciliar Press: 10090 a Hwy 9 / Ben Lomond, CA 95005 / 831-336-5118 or 800-967-7377 /
FAX 831-336-8882 / Email from website / website http://conciliarpress.bizhosting.com
X Ecumenical Publications 114 S. Euclid Ave. Westfield, NJ 07090 / 908-232-6118 / FAX 908-232-6767
X Deisis Press & Publishing House 4800 Whitesburg Dr. #30-331 Huntsville, AL / 256-489-2131 /FAX 256-489-6175 / Email deisispress@aol.com
X DRE-GOA – Department of Religious Education: 50 Goddard Ave., Brookline, MA 02445-7415
800-566-1088 or 617-850-1218/ FAX 617-850-1489 / Email religioused@goarch.org /
website http://www.religioused.goarch.org
X Holy Cross Seminary Bookstore: 50 Goddard Ave., Brookline, MA 02445 / 800-245-0599 or 617-850-1230
FAX 617-850-1430 / Email hcbks@hchc. / website http://www.hchc.edu/bookstore
X Light & Life Publishing Co.: 4808 Park Glen Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55416 / 952-925-3888 /
FAX 888-925-3918 / Email info@light-n-life.com /website http://www.light-n-life.com
X OCEC: PO Box 1051, Syracuse, NY 13201-1051 / 800-464-2744 or 315-428-1566 / FAX: 315-422-1893
Email from website / website http://www.orthodoxed.org
X OCPC: 4653 Memphis Villas S / Brooklyn, OH 44144 / 216-351-1838 /Fax: 216-351-1842 / Email ocpc@oca.org
https://secure.oca.org/OCPCIndex.asp?SID=16
X Paidea Classics: 6735 Doolittle Dr. Edwards, CA 93523 / Email info@paideaclassics.org /
website http://paideaclassics.org/
X St. Ignatius of Antioch Press: 442 St. Charles St. Lima, OH 45805-3365 / 419-222-2029
Email presbytera@juno.com / website http://home.surge.net/orthodox/stignatius/ index.html
X St. Isaac of Syria Skete: 25266 Pilgrims Way / Boscobel, WI 53805 / 800-814-2667 / website http://www.skete.com
X St. Tikhon’s Bookstore: St. Tikhon's Rd. PO Box "B,” S. Canaan, PA 18459-0130 / 888-454-6678
X SVS-St. Vladimir Seminary Bookstore: 575 Scarsdale Road, Crestwood, NY 10707-1699 / 800-204-2665
FAX 914-961-5456 / Email svspress@svots.edu / web site http://www.svspress.com
CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS READING LIST
These books can be purchased from Light & Life, DRE-GOA & OCPC.
1. Sowing Seeds for Christ by Elaine Michaels & Mary Hallick is a practical guide for Church School teachers of all grade levels. It includes sample lessons, guidelines for classroom discipline, age characteristics and more. EXCELLENT
2. Foundations for Christian Education by John Boojamra is an analysis of Christian education practices and identification of the foundations of Orthodox Christian - education as “community,” “family” and “personhood.” EXCELLENT
3. Liturgy and Life: Christian Development through Liturgical Experience Fr. Alexander Schmemann focuses on the link between education and worship.
4. Our Church and Our Children by Sophie Koulomzin, a classic on the education of children, integrates developmental knowledge with Orthodox education. EXCELLENT
5. Children In The Orthodox Church Today Sister Magdalen discusses the rearing of children and religious education in and through the family. EXCELLENT
6. Conversations With Children Sister Magdalen shares an extensive series of conversations with children for the benefit of parents, friends, catechists, priests and professional educators interested in communicating the Orthodox Faith to children. EXCELLENT
7. The Incarnate God: The Feasts Of Jesus Christ & The Virgin Mary, Vol. 1 & 2
Study of each feast day; Scripture, Icons, Hymns, quotes from the Church Fathers. EXCELLENT
8. Organizing and Teaching In A Church School: Guide for Priests and Teacher
by Fr. Thomas Kazich. Cost $10; orders of 5 or more $5.00 each. Order from Little Falcons, PO Box 371, Grayslake, IL 60030, 817-223-1300.
9. The Orthodox Church 2nd Edition by Bishop Kallistos (Timothy) Ware includes church history, theology, and current concerns. AN ORTHODOX CLASSIC!
10. The Orthodox Faith: An Elementary Handbook on the Orthodox Church, 4 Volumes - Doctrine, Worship, Bible and Church History, Spirituality by Fr.Thomas Hopko. Basics of the Faith. EXCELLENT
11. The Orthodox Study Bible contains useful and informative footnotes, articles, and reference materials that enhance our understanding of the Scriptures.
12. The Orthodox Church: A Well-Kept Secret by Fr. George Nicozisin. An overview of Church History.
13. PRAXIS Magazine published by the Department of Religious Education EXCELLENT
14. Help! I’m A Sunday School Teacher by Ray Johnson /Youth Specialties (Non-Orthodox; good ideas) 300 S. Pierce St. El Cajon, CA 92020 / 619-440-2333 / 619-440-8542 / Email YS@youthspecialties.com /
website http://www.youthspecialties.com
CHURCH SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Organizing And Teaching In A Church School: Guide for Priests and Teacher by Fr. Thomas Kazich.
[See above]
BOOKS TO HELP THE DIRECTOR
Both publishing houses are non-Orthodox sources that offer great ideas. Check out local Christian Bookstores for these. The Department of Religious Education of the GOA carries a selection of books from Children’s Ministry /Group Publications. They appear in the DRE’s Catalogue.
From GROUP PUBLISHING [p.3]
· Why Nobody Learns Anything at Church and How to Fix It by Thom & Joani Schultz
· Children’s Ministry Guide for Smaller Churches by Rick Chromey
· Sunday School Attendance Boosters
· Recruit & Nurture Volunteers for Children’s Ministry
· Awesome Volunteers by Christine Yount
From GOSPEL LIGHT, 1957 Eastman Ave., Ventura, CA 93003 / 800-4-GOSPEL / www.gospellight.com
· Sunday School Promo Pages by Wes & Sheryl Haystead
· Sunday School Smart Pages by Wes & Sheryl Haystead
CHURCH SCHOOL TEACHER’S NOTEBOOK
Question: Want to keep from reprinting certain information year after year?
Answer: Provide each Teacher/Grade with a Notebook containing relative information for teaching that particular grade, as well as general information about the Parish and Church School. Update each Notebook yearly. The Notebook remains with its specific grade and is passed on to whoever replaces the current teacher. The Director’s Notebook contains the common elements. The Director maintains originals for all grade levels. The following is a suggested outline of materials
Phyllis Meshel Onest
A. CURRENT YEAR
1. Staff Roster: Each Grade, Teacher's Name, Address, Phone Number, Cell Phone Number and Email address.
2. Class Roster: Students' Names, Parents' Names, Addresses, Phone Numbers, Birth dates and Email addresses, if they have one.
3. Planning Calendar for the Year listing the Sundays from beginning to the end of the Church School year, Feast Days, Triodion Sundays, Pascha, Special Events, Workshops, and Meetings. Calendar is available at http://www.phyllisonest.com as a Word document for your convenience.
4. The Roster of all Church School classes may be helpful in planning for the following year. [optional]
B. CURRICULUM AND RESOURCES
1. List Texts for each grade – current and previous years.
2. List of Resources available to the Teachers, i.e. those assigned to each classroom and/or those available in the Church School Office.
3. Sample Lesson Plans.
C. AGE CHARACTERISTICS
1. Information on the Developmental Stage, Concepts that can be taught, and Teaching Methods that work best for that age group. [See Our Church and Our Children by Sophie Koulomzin, newly reprinted by SVS.]
2. Magazine (such as Children's Ministry) Articles related to teaching specific age groups. [opt.]
3. The Stages of Faith and Family Skills & Application /OCEC – the last 2 pages of the YELLOW PAGES.
D. REFERENCE MATERIALS
1. Information sheets on the Parish's
[a] Feast Day
[b] Identification of Icons on the icon screen and the walls
[c] Stain Glass Window layout and identification, if applicable
[d] Troparion [English and Greek where applicable]
2. Other handouts about the Orthodox Church that are informative or educational.
3. Copies of the Metropolitan Director's Newsletters.
4. Workshop Handouts.
5. A Timeline of the Church History pamphlet from Conciliar Press.
E. Current year’s "YELLOW PAGES FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION” by Phyllis Meshel Onest
F. A complete set of the FEAST DAY TRACT MASTERS #5
G. MEETING MINUTES and HANDOUTS Teachers add to this section during the school year.
1. Parish Bulletin Articles related to the Church School
2. Flyers for Church School Events
FEAST DAY RESOURCES
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. The Festal Menaion translated by Mother Maria and Bishop Kallistos Ware / seminary bookstores
2. Festival Icons for the Christian Year by John Baggley / SVS, DRE-GOA
3. Great Lent by Fr. Alexander Schmemann / DRE-GOA, Light & Life
4. The Incarnate God: The Feasts of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary / SVS Press , DRE-GOA
5. The Orthodox Faith Series: Volume on Worship by Fr. Thomas Hopko / OCEC, DRE-GOA, Light & Life
6. The Year of Grace of the Lord by a Monk of the Eastern Church; guide to the liturgical year / LL, DRE-GOA
7. A Year of the Lord Bible Study, Vol. 1-5, by Fr. Theodore Stylianopoulos / DRE-GOA
8. A Way of Life: Introducing Your Child to the Orthodox Faith by Ann Marie G.Mecera/ DRE-GOA, LL, OCEC
9. Praying with Icons by Jim Forest / Light& Life
10. How to Pray with Icons: an Activity Book for Children by M. Tataryn / Light & Life, DRE-GOA
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
- Come Bless the Lord Icon Packet contains 40 (8½” x 11”) color icons plus a booklet. LL, DRE, OCEC
- The Teaching Pictures Four sets of 80 color photographs. The Feast Day and Special Services (Set B)
Lesson Plans on the reverse side with suggestions for lessons. / OCEC & DRE-GOA
3. Celebration: Feasts and Holy Days (Teen textbook and Teacher’s Manual ) OCEC, DRE-GOA
- The Biggest Birthday Party (Advent) by John Boojamra / Light & Life, OCEC, DRE-GOA
- Feast Day Tract Master Set #5 Hymns of the day, Scripture references, background information and family activities. You may make as many copies as you want. / DRE-GOA, OCPC
- Icons of the Major Feast Days (3.5"x5") coated; laminated; discounts for multiple orders /DRE-GOA
- The Lenten Workbook / OCEC, DRE-GOA
- Praise the Lord Christmas Workbook / OCEC, DRE-GOA
- Weekly Sunday Bulletins by Vestal Publishing
CD-ROM: The Royal Road: A Journey through Great Lent / DRE-GOA
WEBSITES:
CHILDREN’S BOOKS: (Refer to Children’s Book List for Prices)
1. The Baptism of Our Lord by Euphemia Briere [AGES 7-10]
2. BYZANTINE COLORING BOOKS: Feast Days
3. Holy Nativity of Our Lord by Euphemia Briere [AGES 7-10]
4. How to Pray with Icons: An Activity Book for Children by M. Tataryn
5. Icon Book by Fr. John Matusiak
6. Icon Coloring Book The Nativity [AGES 6-10]
7. Icon Coloring Book Journey to Pascha [AGES 6-10]
8. Jesus is Born by Sergei Clare Anatolios
9. Lives of the Saints and Major Feast Days by Fr. George Poulos
10. The Twelve Great Feast Days for Young People by Bishop Lazar Puhalo
11. What You Should Know About Holy Week in the Orthodox Church (Scriptographic)
The Adventures of Spero, the Orthodox Church Mouse [AGES 4-7]
12. Spero Learns of Palm Sunday and Jesus’ Love by Jane Fontana
13. The Nativity of Our Lord - Christ's Birth by Jane Fontana
The Twelve Great Feasts For Children Series from Conciliar Press
14. The Dormition of the Theotokos by Sister Elayne NEW
15. The Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem by Sister Elayne NEW
16. The Exaltation of the Cross by Sister Elayne NEW
17. The Meeting of Our Lord by Sister Elayne
18. The Nativity of Our Lord by Sister Elayne
19. The Theophany of Our Lord by Sister Elayne
20. The Annunciation by Sister Elayne
21. The Nativity of the Theotokos by Sister Elayne
22. The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple by Sister Elayne
23. Feast of Pentecost by Sister Elayne
24. The Ascension of Our Lord by Sister Elayne
25. The Transfiguration of Our Lord by Sister Elayne
GREAT LESSONS NEED THESE RESOURCES
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. READ THE SCRIPTURE READINGS BEFORE CLASS - The Orthodox Study Bible – a wealth of information in the footnotes and articles.
2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION - The Orthodox Faith Series by Fr. Thomas Hopko is a four-volume set (Doctrine, Worship, Bible and Church History, Spirituality) of the basics of the Orthodox Faith. Suggest one set per classroom. OCEC, DRE-GOA, Light & Life, OCPC
3. DEFINITIONS FOR WORDS IN THE LESSON - A Dictionary of Greek Orthodoxy by Fr. Nicon Patrinacos. Suggest one per class. DRE-GOA, Light & Life
4. BASIC INFORMATION ON THE FEAST DAYS - Feast Day Tract Master Set #5 published by the Orthodox Christian Publications Center; 13 leaflets for the Major 12 Feasts plus Pascha. The format includes the hymns of the day, Scripture references, background information and family activities. Permitted to may make as many copies as desire for parish/personal use. Each teacher needs a set for reference and classroom use (Placed in Teachers’ Notebook). DRE-GOA, OCPC
5. GET THE SAINTS FOR THE WEEK - http://www.abbamoses - each Friday afternoon teacher can download the Saints for the next week in time to review before Sunday’s lesson. John Brady integrates several Orthodox sources to provide us with a user-friendly reading. One can also look up a saint’s life by name rather than by date as per the Prologue of Ochrid.
6. SAINTS ON LINE - The Prologue of Ochrid, a 4-Volume collection of lives of Saints by Bishop Nikolai Velimirovch. Online at http://www.westsrbdio.org/prolog/prolog.htm. To find a saint, need the Feastday.
7. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND - The Orthodox Church: A Well-Kept Secret by Fr. George Nicozisin. A brief overview of Church History examining major doctrinal issues. DRE-GOA, Light & Life
8. BACKGOUND INFORMATION ON CURRENT ISSUES - God is With Us: Critical Issues in Christian Living and Faith by Fr. John Breck deals with a variety of issues in short, easy-to-read chapters. Suggest one per teacher in grades 5-12. SVS, Light & Life
9. ONGOING EDUCATION AND INSIGHT - PRAXIS Magazine published by the DRE-GOA offers ongoing education and spiritual development for all adults. Suggest one per teacher. Articles and topics are informative. Sometimes lesson plans are included. DRE-GOA
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
12. Come Bless the Lord Icon Packet 40 color icons (8.5” x 11”) of the major Feast Days and popular saints with an explanation of each on the reverse side, plus a companion booklet with the same explanations.
Suggest that each classroom should have a set. Light & Life, DRE-GOA, OCEC
13. The Teaching Pictures Four sets of 80 color photographs. Set A- The Sacraments; Set B - The Feast Day and Special Services; Set C - Great Lent and Pascha; and Set D - the Divine Liturgy. Indexed and cross-referenced. Lesson Plans and Suggestions for integrating their use into a lesson are provided.
Suggest that the Church School have several sets, especially for the lower grades. OCEC, DRE-GOA
14. Little Falcons Magazine - bringing children & our Orthodox faith &heritage together
[PO Box 371, Grayslake, IL 60030] 4 issues / $15.00 Each issue focuses on one theme such as Incense, The Cross, etc. Back issues $5.00 each. Filled with well written, informative and attractively arranged articles for children. Editor Fr. Thomas Kazich. There are 36 back issues. For a modest price one can build an “Orthodox Children's Encyclopedia.” Order form on www.phyllisonest.com. Small Church Schools can develop a curriculum based the topics of this magazine. Suggest each Church School have a subscription. Young Life, Upbeat, On the Upbeat, The Orthodox Educator, and Orthodox Family Life are no longer available. This could happen to Little Falcons at some point. When Back Issues are sold out - Issue #1 is – it is too late. Don’t miss out on a wonderful resource!
JR & SR HIGH RESOURCES
Compiled by Phyllis Meshel Onest, M.Div.
Many parishes combine Grades 9th through 12th into one Class. Whether this is done because of the number of available students, or with the idea that AFTER eight years of catechetical training and the emphasis should shift to a practical application of the faith in one's life, it does not mean that didactic presentations have ended. We are required to CONTINUE presenting additional material to the high school student as needed in order to prepare them for the life beyond Church School.
Objectives for Grades 9-12: High School Students should:
1. Take an active participatory role in the liturgical year, becoming knowledgeable of its details and conversant with such things as the Triodion, the Pentecostarion and the balance of the ecclesiastical cycle. They could sing in the choir, be readers, and be actively a part of the charitable activities (collect, deliver things, etc.), and assume a stewardship role in the life of the parish.
2. Know and understand the unique Orthodox aspects of a religious life.
3. Be able to apply the teachings of the Faith to everyday life and situations (drugs, sex, abortion, creation, worship, etc.).
4. Know the meanings of the compiled Vocabulary in the Preschool – Grade 6 textbooks of the Greek Archdiocese Curriculum.
For this to happen, a High School program needs to:
1. Introduce our students to the issues and situations of the world.
2. Identify the unique Orthodox characteristics (monasticism, theology, worship, and role in the world, social issues).
3. Integrate Scripture, Church Fathers, Doctrine, Hymns, Icons, Church Services.
4. Present the Orthodox teaching and maintain the Orthodox Ethos.
The following 6 Units – [1] Comparative Religions, [2] Eschatology, [3] Marriage & Family Life, [4] Modern Ethical Issues, [5] Service & Mission, [6] Spiritual Life - can be rotated over the course of four years, and even returned to for another level of understanding. Other Units may also be developed. Within each unit are suggested Books, CD-ROM' and Videos resources. It is not an exhaustive list.
GENERAL RESOURCES
X The Archdiocese Website http://www.goarch.org section Our Faith has a variety of articles on many subjects included on this list.
X Conciliar Press Booklets [CP] offer a concise overview of a topic.
X The Way, The Truth, The Light is the newest textbook from the OCEC. Grades 8-12. Excellent resource!
X The Greek Archdiocese Middle School/Teen Series should be used with Jr. & Sr. High classes before using other materials.
X The ORTHODOX STUDY BIBLE contains many articles and reference materials, as well as footnotes.
X THE BIBLE AND THE HOLY FATHERS by Johanna Manley is the best resource for integrating the Church Fathers into a lesson.
1. The daily Epistle and Gospel readings have commentary by Church Fathers.
2. The Appendices contain a Concordance and Topical Index that can be used as cross-references to find out which Church Fathers wrote on specific verses or topics. Especially useful in conjunction with non-Orthodox and Orthodox materials that include Bible verses. As Orthodox Christians of true faith, we look to the Fathers for wisdom and guidance.
X Use the “Talksheets” series, available from Youth Specialties to engage the students. Some tie in with the topics below. More Youth Specialty resources are listed at the end of this section.
H. COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS
ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
1. Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed
2. The Orthodox Handbook: Doctrine, Worship, Bible & Church History, and Spirituality 4 Volumes by Fr. Thomas Hopko
3. Introducing the Orthodox Church: Its Faith & Life by Fr. Anthony Coniaris
4. Orthodoxy: A Creed for Today by Fr. Anthony Coniaris
5. Sacred Tradition in the Orthodox Church by Lazarus Moore
6. The Orthodox Church by Timothy (Bishop Kallistos) Ware
7. The Orthodox Church: A Well-Kept Secret by Fr. George Nicozisin
8. Scripture & Tradition by Raymond Zell [CP]
9. Living God: A Catechism for the Christian Faith, 2 volumes
10. The Living God, 2 volumes
11. The Faith We Hold by Archbishop Paul of Finland
12. Dictionary of Greek Orthodoxy by Fr. Nicon Patrinacos
13. Orthodox Christian Beliefs: Real Answers to Real Questions from Real People by Fr. Stanley Harakas
14. The Way of the Fathers by Fr. John Chryssavgis
15. The Orthodox Church: A Well-Kept Secret by Fr. George Nicozisin
16. What the Church Fathers Say… Vol 1 & 2 edited by George Grube
17. What Orthodox Christians Believe [CP]
18. Festival Icons for the Christian Year by John Baggley
19. Greek Archdiocese Textbook The Creed
OTHER CHRISTIANS
1. Scriptographic booklets: Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed, Baptist, Evangelical
2. An Eastern Orthodox Response to Evangelical Claims by Fr. Paul O'Callaghan
3. Sola Scriptura by Fr. John Whiteford [CP]
4. Orthodoxy and Catholicism by Fr. Theodore Pulcini
5. Anglican-Orthodox Pilgrimage by Franklin Billereck
6. Broken, Yet Never Sundered by Fr. Gregory Wingenbach
7. A Timeline of Church History leaflet
8. Which Came First – The Church or the New Testament? by Fr. James Bernstein [CP]
9. Finding the New Testament Church by Fr. Jon Braun [CP]
NON-CHRISTIAN RELIGIONS
1. Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism
2. Cultist at My Door by Fr. John Morris [CP]
II. ESCHATOLOGY
CULTS & NEW AGE RELIGIONS
1. Cultist at My Door by Fr. John Morris [CP]
THE END TIMES
1. Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed
2. The Book of Revelation by St. John the Evangelist- Refer to the Orthodox Study Bible articles & footnotes
3. Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed
4. At the End of Time – the Eschatological Expectation of the Church by Bishop Gerasimos
5. Ultimate Times by Dennis Engleman [CP]
HEAVEN, HELL & AN ORTHODOX UNDERSTANDING OF DEATH: Soul, Body, Mind
1. Prayer and the Departed Saints by Dr. David Ford [CP]
2. Bodily Resurrection by the Sisters of the Monastery of the Transfiguration [CP]
3. On the Soul and Resurrection by St. Gregory of Nyssa [4th] SVS Press
4. Dealing with Grief by Fr. Gordon Walker [CP]
5. Hymns of the Funeral Service
6. Hymns of the Memorial Services
THE SPIRIT WORLD: angels, demons, spirits
1. Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed
2. Holy Angels by Mother Alexandra
3. Victory in the Unseen Warfare by Fr. Jack Sparks
4. Virtue in the Unseen Warfare by Fr. Jack Sparks
5. On Holy Angels by Archbishop Lazar Puhalo
6. Prayer and the Departed Saints by Dr. David Ford [CP]
7. The Orthodox Way by Bishop Kallistos Ware
8. Feast of the Archangels – Hymns
III. MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE
1. Greek Archdiocese’s Marriage Website www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/marriage
2. CD-ROM – Crown Them with Glory & Honor: The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony DRE-GOA NEW
3. Guidelines for Marriage in the Orthodox Church by Fr. Stanley Harakas
4. Marriage, Sexuality and Celibacy: a Greek Orthodox Perspective by Fr. Demetrios Constantelos
5. On Marriage and Family by St. John Chrysostom SVS Press
6. When You Intermarry by Fr. Charles Joanides
7. Marriage as a Path to Holiness by Drs. David and Mary Ford
8. Preserve Them O Lord: a Guide for Orthodox Couples in Developing Marital Unity by Fr. John Mack
9. Marriage: An Orthodox Perspective by Fr. John Meyendorff
10. The Service of Matrimony
11. What's Love Got to Do With It? Everything! By Fr. Michael Anderson
12. A Way of Life: Introducing Your Child to the Orthodox Faith by Ann-Marie Gidus-Mecera
13. A Guide to the Domestic Church by the Diocese of Newton
14. The Way It Really Is: Sex, Drugs, Violence, Parents & Church Video
15. Guide to Greek Tradition & Customs in America by Marilyn Rouvelas
16. Communion, A Family Affair by Fr. James Bernstein [CP]
17. Making God Real in the Orthodox Christian Home by Fr. Anthony Coniaris
18. Put on Christ – Baptism & Chrismation CD-ROM from the Dept. of Rel. Ed. GOA
19. Sexual Purity and Healthy Relationships Video – GOA Youth Ministry
Christian Lifestyle Tracts: [OCPC, LL]
21. The Christian Father
22. The Homosexual Christian
23. The Married Life
24. The Single Life
DIVORCE & BLENDED FAMILIES
1. Canons on divorce and remarriage found in The Rudder
2. Marriage: An Orthodox Perspective by Fr. John Meyendorff
3. When You Intermarry by Fr. Charles Joanides
DUTIES OF AN ORTHODOX PARENT
1. Children in the Church Today by Sister Magdalen
2. Family Life: Christian Family in Today's World by Constance Tarasar
3. Our Church and Our Children by Sophie Koulomzin
4. “Address on Vainglory & the Right Way for Parents to Bring up Their Children” by St. John Chrysostom
5. Communion – A Family Affair by Fr. James Bernstein [CP]
6. Walking in Wonder: Nurturing Orthodox Children Virtues in Your Children by Elizabeth White;
7. Conversations with Children by Sister Magdalen
8. Raising Them Right by St. Theophan the Recluse
9. On the Upbringing of Children by Bishop Irenaius
GODPARENTS & CELEBRATING NAMEDAYS
1. Your Baby's Baptism in the Orthodox Church by Fr. Anthony Coniaris
2. Making God Real in the Orthodox Christian Home by Fr. Anthony Coniaris
IV. MODERN ETHICAL ISSUES
1. What the Church Fathers Say About…. Vol. 1 & 2 edited by George Grube
2. Ethics After Christendom: Toward an Ecclesiastical Christian Ethic by Vigen Guroian
3. Substance Abuse: Our Kids Are Not Immune Video – GOA Youth Ministry
Books by Fr. Stanley Harakas
4. Toward a Transfigured Life [especially chapter 2]
5. Living the Faith: The Praxis of Eastern Orthodox Ethics
6. Health and Medicine in the Eastern Orthodox Tradition: Faith, Liturgy & Wholeness
7. Contemporary Moral Issues
8. The Orthodox Church: 455 Questions
ADDICTION
1. Utilize the sections of the book Videos that Teach I & II books published by Youth Specialties to identify contemporary films with the themes of addition and remorse. Ex. “When A Man Loves A Woman”
CREATION & EVOLUTION
1. St. Basil’s Hexameron [On the Six Days]
2. Creationism Versus Evolution by Fr. George Nicozisin [small blue booklet; out of print; check out the Church School or Church Library]
3. The Orthodox Idea of Creation by John Boojamra, Ph.D., The Word, June 1999, pp.31-34, available on http://www.phyllisonest.com [Go to “Orthodox Theology.”]
4. Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed
5. Evidence of Things Not Seen: Orthodox and Modern Physics by Archbishop Lazar Puhalo
ECOLOGY
1. Beyond the Shattered Image: Insights into an Orthodox Ecological World View by Fr. John Chryssavgis
2. Ecology and Monasticism by Archimandrite Vasileios
3. Orthodoxy and Ecology Resource Book published by Syndesmos
4. The Earth is the Lord's: Caring for God's Creation by Fr. Michael Anderson, Fr. John Matusiak, Barbara Kucynda, Dr. Constance Tarasar
5. Statements on the Environment by Patriarch Bartholomew. Go to the "Orthodox Church and the Environment" section of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Website http://www.patriarchate.org
GENETIC ENGINEERING
1. Sacred Gift of Life: Orthodox Christianity & Bioethics by John Breck
2. God With Us: Critical Issues in Christian Life & Faith by John Breck
3. Books by Fr. Harakas
SEXUALITY/HOMOSEXUALITY/ABSTINENCE
1. MISH: Medical Institute for Sexual Health [Non-Orthodox. Use selectively.]
2. Sexual Purity and Healthy Relationships Video – GOA Youth Ministry
Christian Lifestyle Tracts:
3. The Homosexual Christian
4. Why Wait Until Marriage
Scriptographic: [Non-Orthodox Use selectively.]
5. Abstinence: Saying No to Sex
6. What Every Christian Should Know About Sexuality
WHEN DOES LIFE BEGIN? END?
1. Sacred Gift of Life: Orthodox Christianity & Bioethics by John Breck
2. God With Us: Critical Issues in Christian Life & Faith by John Breck
3. The Orthodox View of Abortion by Fr. John Kowalcyz
4. Abortion: What Does the Church Teach? [CP]
5. Christian Lifestyle Tracts: On Controlling Conception
V. SERVICE & MISSION
CAREERS & COLLEGE
1. God is Calling You! Exploring God's Purpose for Your Life by Fr. Michael Anderson DRE-GOA
2. Reaching Our: Our Call to Ministry by Fr. Michael Anderson
MISSIONS
1. Missionaries, Monks and Martyrs: Making Disciples of all Nations by Fr. Luke Veronis
2. Go & Make Disciples of All Nations video from OCMC
3. Apostle of Zaire - The Life and Legacy of Blessed Fr. Cosmas of Grigoriates
4. Teach All Nations by Fr. Michael Anderson DRE-GOA
STEWARDSHIP
- IOCC – International Orthodox Christian Charities
- OCMC - Orthodox Christian Mission Center
- Tithing by Fr. Richard Ballew [CP]
- Introductory Booklet 1: What is Christian Stewardship? Published by OCPC [OCA]
VI. SPIRITUAL LIFE
ASCETICISM & MONASTICISM
1. Monk of Mt. Athos by Archimandrite Sophrony
2. The Website of monasteries on Mt. Athos, St. Gregory Palamas Monastery, The Monastic Brotherhood of St. Theodore the Studite & many others. Start at www.theologic.com / Orthodox World Links / Churches / Monasteries (31)
THE CHRISTIAN LIFE UNDER PERSECUTION – THE PAST & TODAY
1. Life in the Church until the Emperor Constantine.
2. Life in the Soviet Union before the fall of Communism
3. Current Events
4. Fr. Arseny (1893-1973): Prisoner, Priest, Spiritual Father translated by Vera Bouteneff EXCELLENT
5. Pearl of Great Price by Fr. Serge Hackel [St. Mary of Paris]
6. The life of Mother Maria Skobtsova: Nun and Martyr [canonized in 2003 as St. Mary of Paris]
X http://incommunion.org/contents/mother-maria
X http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/4541/
MIRACLES
1. Miracles: Orthodox Homilies on Miracles by Augoutinos of Florina
2. In the Scripture
3. Lives of various Saints
PAIN, SUFFERING & LOSS
1. The Book of Job
2. Wisdom Let Us Attend: Job, the Holy Fathers and the Old Testament compiled by Johanna Manley.
PRAYER LIFE/SPIRITUAL LIFE
1. The Orthodox Faith Series: Vol. IV Spirituality by Fr. Thomas Hopko
2. Introducing the Orthodox Church: Its Faith & Life by Fr. Anthony Coniaris
3. Prayers from the Scriptures: ex. Psalm 50/51.
4. Study of the Doxology
5. My Daily Orthodox Prayer Book by Fr. Anthony Coniaris
6. Renewed Day by Day: An Orthodox Prayer Workbook by Fr. Alexander Goussetis
7. The Way of the Pilgrim and the Pilgrim Continues on His Way
8. Building a Habit of Prayer by Fr. Marc Dunaway [CP]
9. Happy in the Lord: The Beatitudes for Everyday Living by Fr. Tom and Dr. Kyriaki Fitzgerald [Expansion of the meaning of the Beatitudes in our daily life. Highly insightful.] EXCELLENT
10. The Ladder of the Beatitudes by Jim Forest
11. Ascending the Heights: A Layman's Guide to the Ladder of Divine Ascent by Fr. John Mack
12. Beginning to Pray by Archbishop Anthony Bloom EXCELLENT
13. Guide to the Spiritual Life by an Athonite Monk [CP]
14. The Jesus Prayer by a Monk of the Eastern Church
15. The Power of the Name by Bishop Kallistos Ware EXCELLENT
16. The Way of the Ascetics by Tito Colliander [For everyday people.] EXCELLENT
17. The Art of Prayer: An Orthodox Anthology [A source book for other books on prayer life.]
REPENTANCE & CONFESSION
1. The Lord’s Prayer
2. Confession: The Healing Sacrament by Jim Forest [CP]
3. Confession: Doorway to Forgiveness by Jim Forest
4. If We Confess Our Sins by Fr. Thomas Hopko
5. Repentance by Archimandrite Seraphim Papacostas [A must read to truly understand Repentance.]EXCELLENT
6. Repentance & Confession in the Orthodox Church by John Chryssavgis
THE SACRAMENTAL LIFE
1. Health & Medicine in the Orthodox Tradition: Faith, Liturgy & Wholeness by Fr. Stanley Harakas [Unction]
2. Of Life & Salvation: Reflections on Living the Christian Life by Fr. Stanley Harakas [Unction]
3. These are the Sacraments by Fr. Anthony Coniaris
4. Putting On Christ – Baptism & Chrismation CD-ROM DRE-GOA
5. Crown Them With Glory & Honor – CD-ROM from the Dept. of Rel. Ed. GOA
6. On the Priesthood by St. John Chrysostom
7. For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy by Fr. Alexander Schmemann
8. Of Water and the Spirit by Fr. Alexander Schmemann [Baptism]
9. Women Deacons in the Orthodox Church: Called to Holiness and Ministry by Dr. Kyriaki FitzGerald
10. On the Sacraments by St. Cyril of Jerusalem
11. The Holy Sacraments of Orthodox Christianity: Baptism & Chrismation, Unction, Matrimony, Penance DRE
SIN IN TODAY’S WORLD
1. Plugged In Magazine & http://www.pluggedinonline.com / Focus of the Family evaluates entertainment
2. The homilies of St .John Chrysostom speak to the same concerns as today!
3. God With Us: Critical Issues in Christian Life & Faith by John Breck
THEOSIS
1. Partakers of Divine Nature by Christoforos Stavropoulos trans. by Fr. Stanley Harakas
2. How Are We Saved? By Bishop Kallistos Ware
3. Guide to the Spiritual Life by an Athonite Monk [CP]
THEOTOKOS & THE SAINTS
1. The Prologue of Ochrid - Website http://www.westsrbdio.org/prolog/prolog.htm EXCELLENT
2. God is Wonderful in His Saints http://www.abbamoses.com EXCELLENT
3. The Book of Saints by Mary Hallick
4. Encyclopedia of Martyrs and Fathers of the Orthodox Church I & II by Basil Eleftherios [LL]
5. Orthodox Saints – 4 Volumes – by Fr. George Poulos
6. Ellinas Multimedia Videos
7. Harlots of the Desert by Sr. Benedicta Ward
8. The Holy Fire by Robert Payne
9. Holy Women of Byzantium by Alice-Mary Talbot
10. Saints for all Ages Series– 9 volumes, edited by Dr. Constance Tarasar EXCELLENT
11. Lives of the Saints for Young People, 11 Volumes, Synaxis Press [Light & Life] EXCELLENT
12. The Lives of the Seventy Apostles translated & compiled by Leonty Durkit
13. Refer to Light & Life and the GOA-DRE's catalogs for titles about individual saints.
14. The Illustrated Life of the Theotokos for Children by Georgia and Helen Hronas
15. Facing Up to Mary by Fr. Peter Gillquist [CP]
16. Celebrating the Faith Series, Vol. 3, Virgin Mary by Fr. Alexander Schmemann
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
ICONS
1. Come Bless the Lord Icon Packet
2. Praying with Icons by Jim Forest
3. No Graven Images by Fr. Jack Sparks [CP]
4. Festival Icons for the Christian Year by John Baggley
5. On the Holy Icons by St. Theodore the Studite
LENT AND PASCHA
1. The Triodion translated by Bishop Kallistos Ware & Mother Maria [Check the Introduction.] EXCELLENT
2. The Lenten Journey: The Meaning of the Great Fast by Bishop Kallistos Ware
3. The Royal Road CD-ROM GOA-DRE
4. Great Lent by Fr. Alexander Schmemann [A Classic] EXCELLENT
5. Great Week and Pascha in the Greek Orthodox Church by Fr. Alkiviadis Calivas EXCELLENT
6. When You Fast by Bishop Kallistos Ware [CP]
7. Holy Unction video
8. Holy Week video
LITURGY AND WORSHIP
1. Service Books for Vespers, Compline, Matins, Liturgy, Akathist, Paraklesis/Supplications, Holy Week…
2. The Orthodox Faith Series: Vol. II Worship by Fr. Thomas Hopko
3. Journey Through the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Constantine Nasr
4. Making Byzantine Vestments by R. Golini
5. Feast of Faith by Archbishop Paul of Finland
6. Orthodox Worship – A Living Continuity with the Temple, the Synagogues and the Early Church
by Benjamin Williams and Harold Anstall
7. The Bible in the Liturgy by Fr. Constantine Nasr
8. Heavenly Worship by Fr. Richard Ballew [CP]
9. Melody of Prayer: How to Personally Experience the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Stanley Harakas
THE PERSON OF CHRIST
1. The Orthodox Faith Series: Vol. I Doctrine by Fr. Thomas Hopko
2. Christ in Eastern Christian Thought by Fr. John Meyendorff
3. The Incarnate God I & II
SCRIPTURE
1. How to Read the Bible by Bishop Kallistos Ware [CP]
2. Scripture and Tradition [CP]
3. Scripture and Tradition: The Bible and Its Interpretation in the Orthodox Church by Fr. John Breck
4. Bible in the Liturgy by Fr. Constantine Nasr
5. The Bible and the Holy Fathers compiled by Johanna Manley EXCELLENT
6. Year of Grace of the Lord by a Monk of the Orthodox Church EXCELLENT
YOUTH SPECIALTIES [Non-Orthodox. Use with caution. Discounted prices available on website.]
PO Box 623, Holmes, PA 19043-0623 / Orders: 800-776-8008 / Email: YS@YouthSpecialties.com
www.YouthSpecialties.com
1. Jr. High Talksheets
2. Jr. High Talksheets: Psalms & Proverbs
3. More Jr. High Talksheets
4. High School Talksheets
5. High School Talksheets from Psalms & Proverbs
6. More High School Talksheets
7. Would You Rather...?
8. Keep ‘Em Talking! Real-life dilemmas]
9. What If...?
10. Videos that Teach, 1
11. Videos that Teach, 2
1. Celebrations: Feasts & Holy Days by Robert Snyder & Joan Teebagy [OCEC, DRE-GOA]
2. Great Lent by Fr. Alexander Schmemann [DRE-GOA, Light & Life]
3. Great Week and Pascha in the Greek Orthodox Church by Fr. Alkiviadis Calivas [DRE-GOA, LL]
4. The Holy Week Book by Fr. George Papadeas
5. The Lenten Journey: The Meaning of the Great Fast by Bishop Kallistos Ware [DRE-GOA, LL]
6. The Orthodox Faith Series by Fr. Thomas Hopko is a four-volume set of the basics on the Orthodox Faith: Doctrine, Worship, Bible and Church History, Spirituality [OCEC, DRE, Light & Life]
7. The Orthodox Study Bible - icons, footnotes, articles
8. A Resource Handbook for Great Lent and Pascha published by the Diocese Religious Education Committee, compiled by PMO for Pittsburgh Diocese, 1989. [Out-of-print; check Church School Resource Cabinet.]
9. The Sacrament of Penance and the Younger Child by Dr. Constance Tarasar [Under “Lent & Pascha Resources on http://www.phyllisonest.com]
10. The Triodion [Seminary Bookstores, Church Library]
11. The Year of Grace of the Lord - a guide to the liturgical year. [Light & Life, DRE-GOA]
SPECIAL PROJECT – The Orthodox Christian Mission Center provides Church Schools with Coin Boxes to use during Great Lent. Students are encouraged to collect money for Missions. After Pascha, all the funds are collected and sent to the Mission Center. http://www.ocmc.org
1. Come Bless the Lord Icon Packet - 40 icon prints (8.5” x 11”) of the major Feast Days and popular saints with an explanation of each on the reverse side, plus a companion booklet. [LL, DRE-GOA, OCEC]
2. Feast Day Tract Master Set #5 published by the Orthodox Christian Publications Center. Format: hymns of the day, Scripture references, background information and family activities. Permission to make multiple copies. [DRE-GOA, OCEC, OCPC]
3. Getting Ready for Holy Week and Pascha Booklet - Same format at the Feast Day Tract Masters. Permission to make multiple copies. [On website under “Lent & Pascha Resources.”]
4. Great Lent Tract Master Set # 6 - Pre-Lenten Sundays, Sundays of Great Lent, Fasting, Confession, and more. Permission to make multiple copies. [DRE-GOA]
5. IOCC Children’s Lenten Project - by Fr. Irinij Dobrijevic [On website under “Lent & Pascha Resources.”]
6. Lenten Lotto [grades K, 1,2,3] matching game. Liturgical services of Great Lent and Holy Week with basic Biblical and historical events. [OCEC]
7. Lenten Workbook [grades 3,4,5,6] 16-page workbook that explains and reviews the themes services and practices of Great Lent and Holy Week. Illustrations, text, puzzles, activities. [DRE-GOA, OCEC]
8. My Lenten Journey, an Interactive Poster for Kids - Large full-color poster plus 40 colorful stickers and a “How-to Guide for Creative Projects.” K-5 [OCEC, DRE-GOA]
9. Our Journey Begins activity puzzle to use with younger children to mark off the days until Holy Week and Pascha. (Spring 1999 Packet. Not on Website. Will be reissued.)
10. Our Journey to Pascha Lenten Board Game includes 80 questions. Enlarge Game Board to 11”x17” format. [On website under “Lent & Pascha Resources” and “Games.”]
11. PASCHA EGGS: The Resurrection Story for Orthodox Christian Children is a hands-on activity for class and home. Egg carton filled with 12 eggs, 11 contain a small item related to the Pascha Story. The directions to prepare a set of eggs and the booklet are included. [On website under “Lent & Pascha Resources.”]
12. Pascha Lesson Cookie Recipe helps younger children with the concept of the empty Tomb [On website under “Lent & Pascha Resources.”]
13. The Teaching Pictures - (Set B), Great Lent and Pascha. Lesson Plans. [OCEC & DRE-GOA]
14. We Return to God - [grades 2,3,4] Booklet introduces the Sacrament of Confession and examination of conscience at the child’s level. Prayers for before and after Communion. [OCEC, LL, OCPC, DRE-GOA]
COLORING BOOKS
1. The Icon Book by Fr. John Matusiak
2. Icon Coloring Book - Journey to Pascha includes the Prodigal Son, Resurrection of Christ, the Crucifixion, St. Mary of Egypt, The Myrrhbearing Women, Jesus Praying in the Garden, St. Thomas Believes, Palm Sunday, Washing the Feet, and the Bridegroom.
3. Parables of Christ Byzantine Coloring Book
SELECTED CHILDREN’S BOOKS
1. Christina Goes to the Holy Land by Maria Khoury [SVS]
2. Spero Learns of Palm Sunday and Jesus’ Love by Jane Fontana. Spero learns that Holy Week has a happy ending. [DRE-GOA]
3. What You Should Know about Holy Week in the Orthodox Church For older students. Published by Scriptographic for the Orthodox Church.. [OCPC]
VIDEOS
- Holy Unction [Light & Life]
- Holy Week [Light & Life]
A HOLY FRIDAY RETREAT GUIDEBOOK by the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians. Students go from station to station in small groups for about 7-8 minutes. Each station has a theme. Adults or older students prepare a short explanation of their stations. Lesson tips, alternate station ideas, and additional information included. [DRE-GOA] If you have already used the retreat, do it a second time using the same format but choose other topics. Some are listed in the guidebook. Descriptions of topics can be found in A Resource Handbook for Great Lent and Pascha & the Teaching Pictures. Out of Print, but to be Updated.
LENTEN BULLETIN BOARD IDEAS
Does your parish use the Weekly Bulletins from Vestal (the ones with the icons)? Each week I toss mine in a box marked “Bulletins” and sorted by “Men Saints,” “Women Saints,” “Feast Days,” “Holy Week,” “Pre-Lenten Sundays,” “Sundays of Lent,” “Angels,” etc. When I need icons, I sort through the box and trim them to size. Don’t have access to these icons, use the ones from the Come Bless the Lord Icon Packet.
1. Sundays of the Triodion and the Events of Holy Week in Icons Cover the board with colored paper. Start in the bottom right corner and place the icons in a clockwise spiral in order by date so that Pascha ends in the center. Add the dates and titles below each icon. Connect them with purple crepe paper. Add a title such as “Marking Our Path to Pascha.”
2. Paschal Greeting in Various Languages [On website under “Church School Director Resources,” “Bulletin Board Ideas”]
3. Pascha Eggs: The Resurrection Story for Orthodox Christian Children: This egg carton project can also be used as a basis for a bulletin board. Each page can be enlarged and placed on the bulletin board. Add the item itself (if possible) or a picture of the item or an icon or drawing as a teaching tool! [On website under “Lent & Pascha Resources.”]
CD-ROM
THE ROYAL ROAD CD-ROM centers on the Triodion period. Includes 36 Lenten hymns in Greek and English, 32 Gospel, Epistle & other readings, 12 video clips, 85 Quiz Questions, dozens of articles, patristic quotations & more. Mac/Windows operating systems compatible. [DRE-GOA]
PASCHA POLYGLLOTTA Christ is Risen in 250 languages - http://www.srbigham.com/en/index.html NEW
SELECTED WEBSITES
MIRACLES OF CHRIST TEACHING RESOURCES
NEW
1. Miracles and More by Angeline Eliakopoulos, Destro Publishers, Chicago, IL, 2000. Light & Life, DRE – GOA
Ø What Are Miracles?
Ø Miracle of Cana
Ø Raising Lazarus
Ø Feeding the Multitudes
Ø Walking on Water
Ø Curing the Blind Man
Ø Raising Jairus’ Daughter
Ø Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son from the Dead
Ø Koliva
Ø Prosphoro
Ø The Church Treasure Hunt Game and Answers
Ø Field Trips
Ø Arts & Crafts Section
Ø VCS Forms
2. Questions & Answers for the Scripture Readings -10 Questions & Answers for various Sundays, Major Feasts Days. Check Contents for the Parables. http://www.orthodox.net./questions/index.html
3. Little Falcons Magazine, Issue Vol. 12, Iss 4, 2005, MIRACLES, Editor Fr. Thomas Kazich. Available from Little Falcons Magazine, PO Box 371 / Grayslake, IL 60030 / 847-223-4300 /
Email littlefalcons@owc.net / $15.00 per year; 4 issues [36Back issues $5.00 @]
4. In My Father’s House: Gospel Stories for Children, Adapted by Shelly M. Vezendy, $15.95. DRE-GOA
5. Icon Coloring Book: Special Edition by Erin Kimmett & Fr. Joseph Kimmett, The Annunciation Press, 1997. $4.99. OCEC, DRE-GOA.
Ø Walking on Water
Ø Raising of Lazarus
6. Icon Coloring Book: The Miracles by Erin Kimmett & Fr. Joseph Kimmett, The Annunciation Press, 1997. $4.99. OCEC, DRE-GOA.
Ø Loaves & Fishes
Ø The Wedding at Cana
Ø Ten Lepers are Healed
Ø Peter’s Mother-in-Law
Ø A Storm is Calmed
Ø Healing at Gadarene
Ø Blind Men Receive Sight
Ø Jairus’ Daughter is Raised
Ø At the Beautiful Gate
Ø St. Nektarios
Ø The Man Who Came Through the Roof
Ø Wind & Waves
Ø Blind Bartimaeus
Ø The Ten Lepers
Ø Jesus Feeds 5000 People
Ø Jairus’ Daughter
Ø Peter & John Heal a Lame Man
9. New Testament Interactive Bible Stories for Children Published by Group [OUT OF PRINT, Check eBay]
Ø Stand Up & Walk
Ø The Great Catch
Ø Jesus Calms a Story Sea
Ø A Big, Big Lunch
Ø One Thankful Man
10. A Basic Bible Story Coloring Book – Pictures from the Old & New Testaments
Parables of Christ Teaching Resources NEW
1. Teaching the Parables of Christ by Joan Philosophos & Joan Woodward Teebagy, John Boojamra, Ed., 1996. Department of Christian Education, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese / Publications Department, 358 Mountain Road, Englewood, NJ 07631, 201-871-1355 / FAX: 201-871-7954 / http://www.antiochian.org/books. $6.00
Ø General Information about Teaching Parables
Ø Parable of the Sheep & the Goats
Ø Rich Man & Lazarus
Ø Parable of the Talents
Ø Parable of the Prodigal Son
Ø Parable of the Good Samaritan
Ø Parable of the Great Feast
Ø Parable of the Great Vineyard
Ø Parable of the Sower & the Seed
Ø Publican & Pharisee
Ø Lord’s Prayer Vocabulary Match
Ø Lord’s Prayer Poke & Pull Questions
Ø Parable of the Cruel & Unforgiving Servant
Ø Church Calendar for Sundays & Major Feast Days
Ø Saint’s Days
2. The Parable of Christ Coloring Book/Line Icons by Constantine Tsioulcas, Text by Rev. Daniel J. Tisak, Byzantine Seminary Press, Pittsburgh, PA, 1985. $3.95 Conciliar Press, Light & Life, DRE-GOA
Ø Parable of the Lost Sheep
Ø Parable of the Rich Man Lazarus
Ø Parable of the Publican & Pharisee
Ø Parable of the Prodigal Son
Ø Parable of the Great Supper
Ø Parable of the Lost Coin
Ø Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
Ø The Door
Ø The Light of the World
Ø Parable of the Ten Virgins
Ø Parable of the Good Samaritan
Ø Parable of the Talents
Ø Parable of the Unjust Judge
Ø Parable of the Evil Servant
Ø Parable of the Wicked Tenants
Ø “If the blind lead the blind”
Ø Parable of the Tares
Ø Parable of the Fishing Net
Ø Parable of the Sower
Ø Our Lady the Theotokos and Christ Child
3. Miracles and More by Angeline Eliakopoulos, Destro Publishers, Chicago, IL, 2000. Light and Life, DRE-GOA
Ø Lesson Plan: The Parables of Christ
Ø Parable of the Talents
Ø Parable of the Good Samaritan
Ø Parable of the Prodigal Son
Ø Church Treasure Hunt Game & Answers
Ø Field Trips
Ø Arts & Crafts Section
Ø VCS Forms
4. Questions & Answers for the Scripture Readings -10 Questions & Answers for various Sundays, Major Feasts Days. Check Contents for the Parables. http://www.orthodox.net./questions/index.html
5. Little Falcons Magazine, Issue Vol. 12, Iss 3, 2005, PARABLES, Editor Fr. Thomas Kazich.
Little Falcons Magazine, PO Box 371 / Grayslake, IL 60030 / 847-223-4300 / Email littlefalcons@owc.net /
$15.00 per year; 4 issues [36 Back issues $5.00 @]
6. In My Father’s House: Gospel Stories for Children, Adapted by Shelly M. Vezendy, $15.95. Available from the DRE of the GOA
7. Snip & Tell Bible Stories by Karyn Henley. 1993. Available from Group Publishing, Inc., PO Box 481 / Loveland, CO 80539 / 800-447-1070 / FAX 970-292-4373 / Email info@grouppublishing.com - Website http://www.grouppublishing.com/catalog.asp
Ø The Sower and the Seeds
Ø The Wise Man’s house
8. New Testament Interactive Bible Stories for Children Published by Group [OUT OF PRINT, [Check eBay] or Church School Resource Center
Ø The Good Samaritan
9. A Basic Bible Story Coloring Book – Pictures from the Old & New Testaments
PARENTS & FAMILY RESOURCES
LITTLE FALCONS Magazine - bringing children & our Orthodox faith & heritage
PO Box 371, Grayslake, IL 60030 / 847-223-4300 / FAX: 847-223-4305 Email littlefalcons@owc.net
4 issues / $15.00 per year. Each issue focuses on one theme. 36 Back issues at $5.00 each.
Collect a full set & create a “Children’s Orthodox Encyclopedia.”
ORTHODOX FAMILY LIFE Journal- archived articles at http://www.theologic.com/oflweb
WEBSITES FOR MOVIE REVIEWS:
www.screenit.com / www.moviemom.com / http://www.pluggedinonline.com
Invitation: Bringing The Faith Home – the Journal for Orthodox Christian Families
edited by Pres. Diane Ellie Miles, Ed.D. $29.95 -10 issues/yr, 16 pages. > 30 copies $14.95/subscription.
BOOKS ON CHRISTIAN PARENTING
1. On the Upbringing of Children by Bishop Irenaius / Light &Life
2. Raising Them Right by St. Theophan the Recluse / Light & Life, Conciliar Press, DRE-GOA
3. A Way of Life: lntroducing Your Child to the Orthodox Faith by Ann-Marie Gidus-Mecera / Light & Life, DRE-GOA, OCEC, OCPC A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR BOTH HOME AND CHURCH.
4. Walking in Wonder: Nurturing Orthodox Christian Virtues in Your Children by Elizabeth White / Conciliar Press
BOOKS RELATED TO EDUCATION and THE HOME
1. A Guide for the Domestic Church by the Diocese of Newton (Melkite source) / Conciliar Press
2. Building to Last: Stories for Families to Read Together in Their Daily Prayer Time by Isabel Anderson / Light & Life, OCPC
3. Children in the Church Today: An Orthodox Perspective by Sister Magdalen / Light & Life IMPORTANT READING
4. Children’s Literature: A Guide for the Christian Home and Parish- Lists books from the Library that parallel the moral and ethical teaching of the curriculum at specific grades / OCEC
5. Conversations with Children: Communicating Our Faith by Sister Magdalen / Light & Life EXCELLENT
6. Family Life: Christian Family in Today's World, ed. by Constance Tarasar / OCPC
7. Liturgy and Life: Christian Development Through Liturgical Experience by Fr. Alexander Schmemann
DRE-GOA IMPORTANT READING
8. Making God Real in an Orthodox Christian Home by Fr. Anthony Coniaris / Light & Life, DRE-GOA EXCELLENT
9. Making Things Right A child for 1st confession; ages 7-10; pupil, pupil Activity book, Adult’s manual / OCEC, DRE
10. Our Church and Our Children by Sophie Koulomzin / Light & Life, SVS IMPORTANT READING
RESOURCES FOR HOME USE
1. The Biggest Birthday Party (Advent) by John Boojamra / Light & Life, OCEC, DRE-GOA
2. Come Bless the Lord Icon Packet / DRE-GOA, OCEC
3. Daily Prayers for Orthodox Christians / St. Ignatius Press
4. Feast and Families: The Season of Christmas (Advent) by C. Tarasar / Light & Life, OCEC, OCPC
5. How About Advent! An Advent Program for the Orthodox Christian Family by Fr. Kurt Speier, Dn. John Finley Light & Life, OCEC, DRE-GOA
6. Hymns of the Orthodox Church Music Education 12 booklets. Each contains an icon related to the hymn, the music in English, Greek & English phonetics, lesson ideas and vocabulary. A cassette tape features the voices of EIKONA. Family Packet (1 booklet of each hymn & 1 tape) National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians/ DRE-GOA
7. Meal Blessing Cards (set of 16 cards containing blessings for both before and after meals, together with the Troparia and Kontakia of the Major Feasts) / Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery VERY USEFUL
8. My Lenten Journey (Poster & Activity) / OCEC, DRE-GOA
9. Plugged In Magazine Published by Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995/ 800-A-FAMILY or
719-531-3400 / http://www.pluggedinonline.com
10. How to Pray with Icons: An Activity Book for Children by M. Tataryn / Light & Life, GOA-DRE VERY USEFUL
PRAXIS Magazine - published by the DRE of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese; excellent resource for the ongoing education and spiritual development of Orthodox Christians. 4 issues over 2 years for $15.00.
BOOKS ON THE ORTHODOX FAITH
1. God With Us: Critical Issues in Christian Living and Faith by Fr. John Breck / SVS, Light & Life
2. The Bible in the Liturgy by Fr. Constantine Nasr / Light & Life
3. Encyclopedia of Major Saints and Fathers of the Orthodox Church, Vol. 1& 2 by Basil Eleftheriou / LL, DRE
4. The Incarnate God: The Feasts of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, Volumes 1 & 2 / Light & Life, DRE-GOA
5. Journey Through the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Constantine Nasr / Light & Life
6. Orthodox Christian Beliefs: Real Answers to Real Questions from Real People by Fr. Stanley Harakas / DRE-GOA
7. The Orthodox Church [2nd Ed] by Bishop Kallistos Ware / DRE-GOA, Light & Life AN ORTHODOX CLASSIC.
8. The Orthodox Church: A Well-Kept Secret [A Journey Through Church History] by Fr. George Nicozisin / DRE-GOA, Light & Life
9. The Orthodox Faith: An Elementary Handbook on the Orthodox Church by Fr. Thomas Hopko: Vol. 1 Doctrine; Vol. 2 Worship; Vol. 3 Bible and Church History, Vol. 4 Spirituality / Light & Life, DRE-GOA, & OCPC EXCELLENT, EASY TO READ
10. Orthodox Mysteries Sacraments and Worship of the Orthodox Church / Light & Life, Conciliar Press
GREAT! ONE OF “PHYLLIS’ FAVORITES”
11. The Orthodox Way by Bishop Kallistos Ware / Light Life & DRE-GOA
12. The Way, The Truth, The Life published by OCEC EXCELLENT HOME REFERENC!
13. When You Intermarry by Fr. Charles Joanides / Light & Life, DRE-GOA
Conciliar Press publishes a number of topical booklets. Available from Conciliar or Light & Life for $.95
I have listed a few that are related to the home.
· Building a Habit of Prayer
· Confession: the Healing Sacrament
· Communion – a Family Affair
· Finding the New Testament Church
· Finishing the Race
· A Guide to Spiritual Life
· How to Read Your Bible
· Practical Prayer
· Prayer and the Departed Saints
· Scripture and Tradition
· Tithing
· What about the Non-Orthodox?
· What Orthodox Christians Believe
· When You Fast
· Which Came First: the Church or the New Testament?
· Why We Worship on Sunday
Contact the following Publishers to place an order, for catalogues, or for more information.
X Conciliar Press: 10009D A Hwy 9 / Ben Lomond, CA 95005 / 800-967-7377 or 831-336-8882
FAX: 831-336-8882 / http://conciliarpress.bizhosting.com
X DRE-GOA – Department of Religious Education: 50 Goddard Ave. Brookline, MA 02445-7415 /
800-566-1088 or 617-850-1218 / FAX 617-850-1489 / Email religioused@goarch.org / http://www.religioused.goarch.org
X Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery: 144 Bert Washburn Rd. Otego, NY 13825-9650 / 607-432-3179 /
FAX 670-433-4792 / Email Myrrhbearers@aol.com / http://www.holymyrrhbearers.com
X Light & Life Publishing: 4808 Park Glen Rd. Minneapolis, MN 55416 / 952-925-3888 /
FAX: 888-925-3918 or 952-925-3918 / Email: info@light-n-life.com / http://www.light-n-life.com
X OCEC – Orthodox Christian Education Committee: PO Box 1051 Syracuse, NY 13201-1051 /
800-464-2744 / FAX: 315-422-1893 / Email from the website / www.orthodoxed.org
X OCPC – Orthodox Christian Publication Center: 4653 Memphis Villas S, Brooklyn, OH 44144 / 216-351-1838 / FAX 216-351-1842 / Email ocps@oca.org / http://secure.oca.org/OCPCIndex.asp?SID+16
PRESCHOOL CLASS RESOURCES
The following books can be used as supplements to the curricula texts of the Greek Archdiocese & the Orthodox Christian Education Commission (OCEC). Some of these resources are available from sources not listed here.
1. A Way of Life: Introducing Your Child to the Orthodox Faith by Ann-Marie Gidus-Mecera- LL, DRE-GOA, OCEC
2. Come Bless the Lord Icon Packet - Light & Life, DRE-GOA, OCEC
9. A Nativity Set available in many stores during the Advent season.
- The Creation of the World for Young People by Bishop Varlamm - Paidea Classics
- Christina Goes to Church by Maria Khoury - DRE-GOA, Holy Cross, SVS
- Christina’s Favorite Saints by Maria Khoury - DRE-GOA, SVS
- Christina Goes to the Holy Land - SVS
- Christina Learns the Sacraments by Maria Khoury - DRE-GOA, SVS, Holy Cross, Conciliar
6. Guardian Angel Children's Prayer Book by Fr. T. Lozynsky - Conciliar, DRE-GOA
7. I Go To Church by Ann Marie Gidus-Mecera - DRE-GOA, Holy Cross, St. Isaac
8. I Go to Church Instructional Guide - DRE-GOA, Holy Cross, St. Isaac
- Letters from Heaven: An Illuminated Alphabet by Susan von Medicus - Light & Life, Conciliar Press, SVS
- In Church I Visit With God by Mary Jane Milligan - Light & Life
- Let’s Take a Walk Through Our Orthodox Church by Fr. A. Coniaris - Light & Life, DRE-GOA, Conciliar
12. Life of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker by Nina Seco - Light & Life, DRE-GOA, Holy Cross
13. Life of St. Nina, Equal to the Apostles by Nina Seco - Light & Life
- My Orthodox Counting Book by Maria Khoury - Light & Life, DRE-GOA, SVS
15. We Praise God by Constance Tarasar (Introduction to the Liturgy) - Light & Life, OCEC, OCPC
- The World My Church by Fr. Dn. John & Sophie Chryssavgis - DRE-GOA, Conciliar Press, Holy Cross
- You Are Special: An Alphabet Book for Children by Maria Khoury - DRE-GOA, SVS. Concilar Press
- Pop-up Bible Story Books
The Adventures of Spero, the Orthodox Church Mouse Series by Jane Fontana, DRE-GOA
- Spero’s First Orthodox Alphabet Book
- Spero's Orthodox Alphabet Flash Cards
- Jesus Wants Us to Have Good Manners
- Spero the Church Mouse Doll (plush toy)
- Nativity of Our Lord
- Spero Learns of Palm Sunday & Jesus’ Love
The Twelve Great Feasts For Children Series by Sister Elayne from Conciliar Press
1. The Dormition of the Theotokos NEW
2. The Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem NEW
3. The Exaltation of the Cross NEW
4. The Meeting of Our Lord
5. The Nativity of Our Lord / DRE-GOA
6. The Theophany of Our Lord / DRE-GOA
7. The Annunciation / DRE-GOA
8. The Nativity of the Theotokos / DRE-GOA
9. The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
10. Feast of Pentecost
11. The Ascension of Our Lord
SMALL CHURCH SCHOOL RESOURCES
When a Church School cannot use the regular curriculum, try a different format – the "One Room School House." Have the entire Church School focus on one theme. Gather all the students for the main presentation, then break up into 2 or 3 groups for age-appropriate activities. Books 1-4 offer 3 levels of activity.
1. THE EARTH IS THE LORD'S: Caring for God's Creation 5-part study, pre-school through high school; packet reproduced locally for each teacher. This program is designed to help students understand creation as a gift of God and their role as good stewards of God's gift. Includes many practical ideas and resources for home and parish use. / DRE-GOA, OCEC $5.00
2. GOD IS CALLING YOU: Exploring God's Purpose for Your Life 7-part study, helps the students understand the idea of “Vocations,” their personal calling in life. It encourages participants to explore and pursue their personal vocation with the Church and community. Examines both ordained and non-ordained ministries; geared for students ages 7-18: packet reproduced locally for each teacher. / DRE-GOA, OCEC $5.00
3. HIDDEN TREASURES: Discovering God's Gifts 5-part study; lessons may be used with a wide range of students, but activities are geared to elementary grades, packet reproduced locally for each teacher. This program is designed to offer students a sense of their uniqueness as individuals created in the Image and Likeness of God, and offers students an opportunity to consider their talents and how they can serve God. / DRE-GOA, OCEC $5.00
4. TEACH ALL NATIONS! THE CHURCH GROWS AROUND THE WORLD 9-part study, ages 4-13; This unit on Mission in the Church tells the story of how the Good News delivered by Jesus has been proclaimed for 2,000 years by His disciples and apostles, from Jerusalem in the 1st century to the local parishes of which we are members. The packet is reproduced locally for each teacher. Students have their “passports” validated when they “visit” Armenia, Ireland, Antioch, Athens, Rome, Romania, and the Slavic lands. Suggests ethnic costumes and craft projects. Students write and present a play. / DRE-GOA, OCEC $5.00
LITTLE FALCONS Magazine - bringing children & our Orthodox faith & heritage
PO Box 371, Grayslake, IL 60030 / 847-223-4300 / FAX: 847-223-4305 Email littlefalcons@owc.net
4 issues / $15.00 per year. Each issue focuses on one theme. 36 Back issues at $5.00 each..
Collect the full set & create a “Orthodox Children’s Encyclopedia.”
GROUP PUBLISHING / CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
As always, use non-Orthodox materials with caution.
GROUP Publishing offers several resources that can be used in small church schools. 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Available at some local Christian Bookstores. The Department of Religious Education carries some of these books. Although Group Publishing is a Protestant firm, their teaching methods are tried and true and can be adapted to an Orthodox Church School. The teacher needs to add the Festal cycle and Orthodox practices. GROUP publishes a variety of craft books, idea books, and more that can be adapted for Orthodox Church Schools. [PO Box 481 Loveland, CO 80539 / 800-447-1070 / FAX 970-292-4373 / Email: info@grouppublishing.com / www.grouppublishing.com
1. Children's Ministry Guide for Smaller Churches by Rick Chromey offers ideas on a variety of topics listed as chapters in the Contents: Small Advantages; Getting Focused; Balanced Ministry; Finding Help; Finding Money; Teaching to Produce Learning; Effective Programs; Reaching Out. The chapter “Children & Worship” offers some ideas Orthodox can use.
3. Clip & Tel Bible Stories by Lois Keffer work well with the Sunday Gospel Readings.
4. Extra-Special Bible Adventures by Christine Yount are geared for upper elementary students, takes them on journeys through Genesis and Exodus with Daniel, Jesus and St. Paul.
5. Snip & Tell Bible Stories by Karyn Henley work well with the Sunday Gospel Readings.
6. Sunday School Specials 1, 2, & 3 by Lois Keffer are geared for students ages 4-12. The combined-class lessons include Old and New Testament stories and lessons to help celebrate special times. All lessons involve active-leaning experiences, interactive Bible stories, life applications, and take-home handouts. [I have examined #3.]
VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
1. WE ARE: THE CHURCH 5- half-day lessons, preschool - junior high. All materials - director's manual, worship service, lesson plans for each grade level, supplemental materials for students and more - comes in a 3-ring notebook. Reproducible to meet local needs. / DRE-GOA, Light & Life
2. LIVING IN AN ORTHODOX WORLD by Fr. Michael Shanbour focuses on centering one’s life on the liturgical and personal prayer of the Church. Six of the eight songs from his sing-a-long CD/Audio Cassette by the same name are integrated into the lessons. The program includes lesson plans, sheet music, cassette, nametag, and certificate. 5- half-day lessons, preschool - grade 6 / DRE-GOA Additional tapes, and CD’s, and a Companion Booklet can also be purchased
The following booklets provide the needed information to conduct a VCS program. Although the Director needs to expand the program for the teachers, add the music and craft, the content is good, and the objectives are clear. These were successfully developed and used by members of the OCA’s Youth Department.
1. THE EARTH IS THE LORD'S: Caring for God's Creation A 5-part study unit for VCS, weekly Church School, or Summer Camping Programs; preschool through high school; packet reproduced locally for each teacher. This program is designed to help students understand creation as a gift of God and their role as good stewards of God's gift. Includes many practical ideas and resources for home and parish use. / DRE-GOA, OCPC, OCEC
2. GOD IS CALLING YOU: Exploring God's Purpose for Your Life A 7-part study unit for Church Schools, Youth Groups, Summer Camps, and VCS focusing on Vocations both ordained and non-ordained ministries. Geared for students ages 7-18. This program hopes to foster a desire in participants to explore and pursue their personal vocation within the Church and community. / DRE-GOA, OCPC, OCEC
3. HIDDEN TREASURES: Discovering God's Gifts A 5-part study unit for VCS, weekly Church School, and Summer Camps. Lessons may be used by a wide range of students, but activities are geared to elementary grades; packet reproduced locally for each teacher. This program is designed to offer students a sense of their uniqueness as individuals created in the Image and Likeness of God, while emphasizing their membership within the Christian community. / DRE-GOA, OCPC .
4. TEACH ALL NATIONS!: The Church Grows Around the World A 9-part study unit for weekly Church School or VCS; half or full day; ages 4-13; packet to be reproduced locally for each teacher. Students will have their “passports” validated when they visit Armenia, Ireland, Antioch, Athens, Rome, Romania and the Slavic lands. Suggests ethnic costumes. Craft/art project. Students write and present a play. This unit on Mission in the Church tells the story of how the Good News delivered by Jesus has been proclaimed for 2,000 years by His disciples and apostles, from Jerusalem to the local parishes of which we are members. / DRE-GOA, OCPC, OCEC
These two books are written by Angeline Eliakopoulos, a retired school teacher, who has taught and directed a church school for many years. The books have a variety of uses, VCS is but one.
1. REACHING FOR THE FRUITS: HELPING CHILDREN GROW SPIRITUALLY by Angeline Eliakopoulos. Siblings dealing with life's challenges provides material for discussing the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Eight chapters can be the basis for discussion and 6 plays can be dramatized in class. Ages 6-12. Light & Life, DRE-GOA
2. MIRACLES and MORE: Exercises For The Church School by Angeline Eliakopoulos / DRE-GOA Themes: Miracles, Resurrection, and Jesus reveals Himself to us. Contains lesson plans, discussion questions, plays, directions and recipes for children to prepare Koliva, Prosphoro, Artoklasia; Church Treasure Hunt game, worksheets, 45 arts and crafts projects, sample VCS forms and more. 136 pages / Light & Life, DRE-GOA Wonderful Resource
VCS PROGRAMS DEVELOPED BY
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, Pittsburgh, PA
123 Gilkeson Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228 / 412-833-3355. $50.00 donation benefits the Orthodox Christian Mission Center in St. Augustine, Florida. Reproduced at the local level. These five programs have been developed for the parish and were to be updated as they were cycled through. It appears that this has not happened. The photocopy quality runs from good to poor at times. In each program, the Teaching Objectives need reworked by an educator.
1. MIRACLES OF JESUS [Developed in 1993] 5- half-day; age 3 - grade 8; divided into three levels. Daily lesson includes a skit, music and craft. Student Worksheets for each level. [1] Jesus Feeds 5000 People, [2] Jesus Walks on Water; [3] Jesus Heals 10 Lepers; [4] The Healing of the Canaanite Woman's Daughter; [5] The Raising of Lazarus. Crafts need development. Refer to the new page “Miracles of Christ - Teaching Resources” for additional resources.
2. PARABLES [Developed in 1992] 5- half-day; pre-Kindergarten - grade 6; three levels. Daily lesson includes a skit, craft project, music and recreation ideas. [1] Prodigal Son; [2] The Good Samaritan; [3] The Hidden Treasure; [4] The Wise and Foolish Builders; [5] The Cruel and Unforgiving Debtor. [This program needs further development. There is no Activity Book and the crafts are minimal. A 2nd edition is needed.] Refer to the new page “Parables of Christ - Teaching Resources ” for additional resources.
3. SAINTS ALIVE! [Developed in 1990] 5-day; half-day; age 3 - 7th grade divided into three levels. Daily lesson includes a skit and background material about the saint of the day, craft projects and music. [1] St. Nicholas; [2] Ss. Peter and Paul; [3] St. John the Almsgiver; [4] Ss. Julitta and Kyrikos, [5] Virgin Mary. [This program needs updated. The Activity Book is of poor quality. Suggest waiting to purchase until there is a 2nd Edition.]
4. SUMMER PASCHA [Developed in 1994] 5-day; half-day; preschool - grade 8; three levels. Daily lesson includes a skit, Bible Verse, activity book and craft. [1] Jesus Goes to Jerusalem; [2] Last Supper, Betrayal, Arrest; [3] Crucifixion; [4] Resurrection; [5] Doubting Thomas. [I was not able to review this program.]
5. JOURNEY TO THE PROMISED LAND [Old Testament] [Developed in 1995] 5- half-day. Three levels: Preschool - grade 8. Includes Lesson Plans, Student Activity Books, Skits, Crafts and Music. [1] Creation, [2] Noah, [3] Moses and the Burning Bush; [4] Crossing the Red Sea; [5] 10 Commandments. [At times there are too many worksheets from which to select. Some are just time fillers and others are difficult for children with reading or attention difficulties. The photocopied pages were skewed.]
I would be pleased to work with anyone developing a VCS program, or review a VCS program to be shared with other parishes. Our children also attend non-Orthodox VBS programs that are colorful and full of interesting handouts. Our work must look clean and crisp since it is in B&W. The crafts need to be ones that can go in prayer corners or hung on the wall or be given as gifts. If we use icons, we must teach the students that the icon is special in our church and used in prayer and worship. Icons are not toys.
The following programs are out-of-print, but a nearby Romanian Orthodox [OCA] parish may have a file copy that you can reproduce. If that is not an option, contact me.
1. SAINTS & CELEBRATIONS 5- full-day program; Preschool - teens; four levels. Detailed lesson plans, activity directions and patterns, plus supplementary information and bibliographic references for teacher/student use. Summer feast days: Ascension, Pentecost, Transfiguration, Dormition and Nativity of the Theotokos. Saints: St. George, SS. Constantine and Helen, Archangel Gabriel, Holy Apostles, St. Herman, St. John the Baptist, St. Juliana the Merciful.
2. AND JESUS SAID... 5-full day program, ages 4-12 divided into four levels. Detailed lessons include art/craft projects. Lessons include: [1] The Good Samaritan and Elisha and the Widow; [2] The Prodigal Son and Jonah and the Whale; [3] The Parable of the Talents and Noah and the Ark; [4] The Unforgiving Servant and Joseph and His Brothers; [5] Parable of the Wedding Feast and Story of Baby Moses.
STAGES OF FAITH and FAMILY and APPLICATION (OCEC)
STAGES OF FAITH
Birth to Toddler
· The quality of mutuality and strength of trust, autonomy, hope and courage developed at this time underlies all that comes later in faith development.
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