ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN RESOURCE CATALOG

The Church:

2015-2016

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Department of Religious Education Contents

Curriculum Materials from the DRE ...... 1 Vacation Church School ...... 6 Sunday School Certi cates ...... 7 Bibles & Scriptural Resources ...... 8 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Materials...... 10 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Classroom Resources & Supplements ...... 10 Department of Teacher Preparation 10 Religious Education Preschool & Elementary School 11  Goddard Avenue Brookline, MA  Junior High, High School & Adult Groups 14 Icons & Posters 15 Coloring & Activities 15 Director: Anton C. Vrame, PhD Music 16 Divine Liturgy 17 Editor: Maria Klonaris Christmas & Plays 17 Design and layout: Lent & Pascha 18 Dionne Katinas Youth Ministry ...... 18 Cover design: Religious Pamphlets ...... 19 Dionne Katinas DVDs ...... 21 Photography: David DeJonge Legacy Icons Children’s Books ...... 22 & Maria Katinas Music 22 Coloring & Books 22 To order: Prayer Books 24 P (‚) „„-†‚‚ F („†‡) ‚-†‚ˆ Elementary Readers 25 E [email protected] Potamitis Books 28 Saints & Mid-Level Readers 35 Visit religioused.goarch.org: Christmas 36 • Check out new releases • View seasonal ‹yers Lent & Pascha 37 • Browse or download this Faith & Life ...... 38 catalog and Žllable order forms The Faith 38 • Sign up for our listserv Saints & Iconography 41 • Join the Orthodox Family 41 Christian Religious Educators group on Prayer & Spiritual Life 42 Facebook Sacraments 45 Worship & Liturgy 46 Browse this catalog online! religioused.goarch.org Feasts & the Church Year 47 Christmas 47 Lent & Pascha 48 Orthodox Icons & Gifts ...... 50 Index of titles ...... 59 DRE Indicates Department of Religious Education publications Prices in red indicate a sale or reduced price Curriculum Materials from the DRE PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THIRD GRADE: Sharing God’s World DRE Living Our Orthodox Faith Curriculum DRE Elizabeth White See the Living Our Orthodox Faith brochure at www.religioused. Children learn about sharing through the goarch.org/curriculum for more information about our materials. example of Jesus and are inspired to observe these same examples in the Divine Liturgy, the PRESCHOOL: God Loves Us DRE Sacraments, and other services of the Church. Preschool Teacher’s Binder From there they become caring, sharing indi- viduals. Contains words to hymns and songs. is is a teacher’s guide with reproducible Teacher’s Guide contains words and music for hymns and songs. handouts for your students. Love, which chil- Student Book 320 $15.00 dren so freely give and so naturally expect, is the Teacher’s Guide 325 $12.00 basis for this program. Here are the materials a teacher needs to build an eective, customized program for this age group. FOURTH GRADE: Teacher’s Guide N10 $27.00 Growing with God DRE KINDERGARTEN: Sophia Annas A program devoted to helping children learn Happy with God DRE how to use and appreciate the Bible. Also in- Sophia Annas troduces examples of living the sacramental God’s love is the source of joy, the main theme life—attending services, fasting, praying, ob- of this program designed for kindergarten age serving feast days, helping others, learning children. Aspects of worship and stories from about the saints and the Church of Christ. Af- scripture highlight speci‚c examples of and ter this program, children love the Bible, and know how to refer to reasons for joy centered on Christ. it in times of doubt and fear. Contains words to hymns and songs. Student Book K16 $15.00 Student Book 410 $15.00 Teacher’s Guide K20 $15.00 Teacher’s Guide by Elizabeth White 415 $12.00

FIRST GRADE: FIFTH GRADE: God Calls Us DRE Me and My World DRE Stephania Gianulis Charalambides, NEW Ted eodorou, Aimee Cox Ehrs, eodore Kaltsounis Angeliki Constantine & Anton C. Vrame e focus of this program is on Creation Concentrates on the stories of those heroes of as God’s gift. In discovering the world, the the Faith who have responded to God’s call. child understands that the family, friends, rough these examples of faith, loyalty, self- church school—all come from God. rough sacri‚ce, obedience, love, justice and social depictions of the daily experiences of God’s responsibility, students of this age learn to re- world, the child comes to realize that God is spond to God in terms of personal faith and the basics of Christian real, loving, and caring. morality. Student Book 110 $15.00 Unit 1: God Calls Us to Faith (5 lessons) Teacher’s Guide by Mary Hallick 115 $17.50 Student 550-1 $2.95 Teacher 555-1 $3.50 Activity Book 126 $5.00 Unit 2: God Calls Us to Holiness (7 lessons) Song Book by Konstantine Mendrinos 120 $5.00 Student 550-2 $2.95 Teacher 555-2 $3.50 Each additional Song Book $3.00 Unit 3: God Calls Us to His Kingdom (6 lessons) Second Grade: Loving God DRE Student 550-3 $2.95 Teacher 555-3 $3.50 Unit 4: God Calls Us to His Church (5 lessons) eodore Kaltsounis Student 550-4 $2.95 Teacher 555-4 $3.50 is program concentrates on the theme of “Loving God.” rough the example of men Unit 5: God Calls Us to Share His Word (6 lessons) NEW UNIT! and women of the Bible, and of our Saints, Student 550-5 $2.95 Teacher 555-5 $3.50 children begin to understand right, wrong and Unit 6: God Calls Us to Serve (4 lessons) forgiveness in the light of God’s love. ey also Student 550-6 $2.95 Teacher 555-6 $3.50 learn the importance not only of loving God Teacher Binder 550-0 $5.00 unconditionally, but also of respecting other Free with purchase of full set of Teacher guides people, of taking care of the environment, of doing good in His Name. Living Our Orthodox Faith CD Student Book 211 $15.00 Teacher’s Edition by Mary Hallick 215 $12.00 Hymns and Songs for Kindergarten to Song Book by Konstantine Mendrinos 220 $5.00 Fifth Grade Each additional Song Book $3.00 K26 $19.95 TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 | 1 MIDDLE SCHOOL & JUNIOR HIGH ALTERNATIVE & SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTBOOKS About the Zines & Teacher Guides For several grade levels, we continue to oer our textbooks from previous series. ese textbooks are alternative or supplemental to e Department of Religious Education has embarked on a new those in the Living Our Orthodox Faith series. line of resources for teaching junior high and high school students. Called “zines” (from magazine), each one explores one topic of the Orthodox Christian Faith in easy-to-read bites of information and PRESCHOOL: accompanying images, with many interactive elements, such as Reaching For Jesus DRE questions for režection or things to look up in the Bible. Polyxeny Nimmer Although the zines may be excellent sources of information when A pictorial introduction to Christ, with large read independently, they are carefully designed to be used as class- drawings for coloring and easy text that rein- room texts. e Teacher Guide for each zine is a comprehensive forces prayer, the observance of the feast days classroom unit of 4–6 thematic lessons. Each lesson’s activities and and the love of Jesus. discussions lead students to a deeper understanding and active ap- Student Book N01 $8.00 plication of the short texts in the zine. e lessons follow the ‚ve- Teacher’s Guide N05 $7.50 step “shared Christian praxis” format, described in the introduction to each guide:

Curriculum Materials from the DRE Materials from Curriculum KINDERGARTEN 1. Focusing activity: Draw students’ attention to the theme SECOND GRADE: of the class session, using a story, allegory or symbol. What We See and Do 2. Name present praxis: Help students identify a part of the Orthodox Tradition or their current way of life. in Church DRE 3. Reect on present praxis: Help students inquire about Here is an introduction to basic Church and consider the implications of their life or the Ortho- teachings, events in the liturgical calendar, Bi- dox Tradition. ble stories and hymns. Each lesson has a brief text and an illustration for coloring. Suitable 4. Access the Christian story and vision: Segue into for grades K–2. the content of the lesson, which includes activities and Student Book K01 $8.00 discussion, in addition to the zine texts. If the students Teacher’s Guide K05 $10.00 have not read the zine’s passages before class, this would be the time. FIFTH GRADE: 5. Appropriate the story and vision: Students make the Parables of Our Lord DRE Christian “story” their story. Students retell the teachings Evagoras Constantinides in their own words, responding to and interacting with Stories of our Lord are told with contemporary them in an authentic way. writing and Biblical illustrations. e Parables 6. Decision for lived response: Students take what they of Jesus oer basic truths for application to have learned and consciously decide how this lesson can daily living. Each of the 25 parables concludes be put into practice and bear fruit in their lives. with discussion questions and vocabulary. 59 pages. Student Book 510 $8.00 Teacher’s Guide 515 $7.50 For to Us a Child Is Born DRE Unwrap the story of Christ’s birth to reveal Lives of the Saints and the fullness of the Incarnation, beginning Major Feast Days DRE with the Annunciation and then the Nativity, eophany and the Presentation of the Lord. George Poulos e text unpacks the meaning of the celebra-celebra ese brief biographies of more 100 Ortho- tion through iconography, Scripture, hymns, dox Saints and stories of major feast days saints and traditions (such as the Vasilopita point toward the source of faith, Jesus Christ. and home blessings). is text is a useful supplement to lesson plans and textbooks. e Teacher Guide can be used žexibly dur-dur Student Book 501 $8.00 ing the entire holiday season! Lessons cover Teacher’s Guide 505 $7.50 the many aspects of Christ’s Incarnation. (Age 10+) Student Zine by Anton Vrame L184 $3.95 20 pages 75+ $2.95 Teacher Guide by Stephania Gianulis 1 unit of 4 lesson plans L184-1 $9.95

2 | TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 curriculum materials fromcurriculum the DRE curriculum materials fromcurriculum the DRE Curriculum Materials from the DRE Journey through Great Lent DRE A Lamp to My Feet: Introduction is nine-week unit spans the Great Fast with to the Bible DRE clear, vivid introductions to the season’s scrip- With this zine, students develop the attitudes tures, traditions, saints, and services. e brief and con‚dence needed to light their path with readings in the zines are a focal point in classclass- the lamp of Scripture. Students learn to access room lessons that include not only personal God’s message to the world by asking how režection and thoughtful discussion, but also each reading relates to them: “What does this interactive activities and projects to help stustu- text say about Christ, and how does it apply dents refuel. Journal assignments keep stustu- to my life?” e zine explores goals of Bible dents focused all week long on the disciplines study; study habits and methods; and Bible of the Great Fast: fasting, prayer, giving and formats and translations. It introduces the Old learning. Includes an in-depth lesson on the and New Testaments, the kinds of books in Sacrament of Confession. (Age 12+) them, and how the books came to be there. Student Zine by Stephania Gianulis M15 $3.95 e Teacher Guide provides interactive les- 14 pages 75+ $2.95 sons and practice tangling with diªcult passages. (Age 12+) Teacher Guide by Aimee Ehrs Student Zine by Shannon Sakellariou M13 $3.95 1 unit of 9 lesson plans M16 $14.95 22 pages 75+ $2.95 Teacher Guide by Shannon Sakellariou & Aimee Ehrs Journey through Holy Week 1 unit of 5 lesson plans M14 $9.95 Parent Guide by Center for Family Care DRE M13-1 Complimentary NEW Follow Christ and the Church from the Sat- urday of Lazarus to the Agape Vespers service. e zine pinpoints the relevance and mean- First among Equals DRE ings of the services, hymns, Scripture, icons, The Ecumenical Patriarchate traditions and history. In addition to the classroom, the zine can be used during rere- While exploring the history of the Ecumenical treats, in the church or at home. Patriarchate and the current work of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Each lesson in the Teacher Guide focuses students will encounter many wider topics, in- on a theme: surprise and hope (Lazarus cluding Church leadership, global Orthodoxy, Saturday and Palm Sunday); living in prep- Christian unity, religious freedom and caring aration for meeting Christ (Bridegroom for God’s creation. (See page 4 for more re- Services); and healing and wholeness sources.) (Age 13+) (Holy Wednesday). (Age 10+) Student Zine by Stephania Gianulis Student Zine by Stephania Gianulis L183 $2.95 21 pages M19 $3.95 17 pages 75+ $2.50 75+ $2.25 Teacher Guide by Stephania Gianulis Teacher Guide by Mark C. Elliott & Aimee Ehrs 1 unit of 5 lesson plans L183-1 $9.95 1 unit of 5 lesson plans M20 $9.95

Heaven on Earth: The Divine Teacher Pack Liturgy DRE is bundle includes the Teacher Guide and three valuable re- sources for classroom use and background reading: e Ecumenical “We knew not whether we were in heaven or Patriarchate: A Brief Guide, “60 Minutes: e Patriarchate” DVD on earth . . . We know only that God dwells and “e Green Patriarch” DVD. there among men.” As St. Vladimir’s emis-emis M18 SPECIAL VALUE $21.95 saries found, heaven and earth meet in the Church through the Divine Liturgy. e zine Facing Up to Peer Pressure DRE begins with a brief history of worship in the Orthodox Church and then details each sec-sec Peer pressure is a nagging challenge faced by tion of the service. Special features include a our youth, but it also has a favorable side: posi- “visual dictionary” of liturgical items, a look tive peer pressure. at Church architecture, and an exploration Student Book by Sophronia Tomaras of the Creed’s scriptural foundations. 25 pages M01 $7.50 Teacher’s Guide Each lesson in the Teacher Guide helps stu- 1 unit (4 lessons) M02 $9.00 dents understand and engage with one aspect of the Divine Lit- urgy: worship, unity, prayer, Scripture, forgiveness, and the “liturgy after the liturgy.” (Age 10+) Student Zine by Tom Papagiannis M09 $3.95 22 pages 75+ $2.95 Teacher Guide by Tom Papagiannis & Aimee Ehrs 1 unit of 6 lesson plans M10 $9.95 TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 | 3 Stewardship: ALTERNATIVE & SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTBOOKS Serving in God’s World DRE All too often stewardship is equated with The Christian Way of Life DRE money, which is far too limited for a Christian is book reviews the pathway to happy Chris- perspective. e ‚ve lessons in this unit expand tian living through Scripture, Tradition, Doc- the vision of stewardship from the environment trine, Church History and Liturgical Life. to our role of responsibility to each other, and Chapters include the Church Fathers, the Lit- focuses on the broad concepts of stewardship urgy and other services, and the ‚rst Christian that will contribute to spiritual growth. writers. (Age 11+) Student Book by Elaine Michaels & Mary Hallick Student Book by Freida Upson 29 pages M03 $7.50 111 pages 601 $8.00

Teacher’s Guide Teacher’s Manual 1 unit (5 lessons) M04 $9.00 4 units (total of 28 lessons) 605 $8.00

Worship in the Orthodox Knowing Christ DRE Church DRE e teachings, miracles and parables of Christ Curriculum Materials from the DRE Materials from Curriculum are amply represented in the lessons and sup- Students learn that worship goes beyond the Divine Liturgy and is important to a Christ-

ERIALS plemental discussions concerning the Bible, T prayer, Church, etc. centered life. (Age 12+) Student Book by Theodore Stylianopoulos Student Book by Xenophon Diamond 49 pages M05 $7.50 64 pages 701 $8.00 Teacher’s Guide Teacher’s Guide 1 unit (6 lessons) M06 $9.00 3 units (total of 18 lessons) 705 $8.00 CURRICULUM MA CURRICULUM The Sacraments of the DRE Honesty DRE Orthodox Church DRE Honesty is a broad topic, but knowing the con- Students learn that the Sacraments are not simply sequences of lying, cheating, and distinguishing ceremonies, but truly holy experiences that trans- right from wrong are essential for our youth form our beings and lead us to a spiritual and and their spiritual welfare. e Bible and the ful‚lling daily life. Study guide and activities are teaching of Christ constitute a strong moral included with each chapter. e Teacher Guide compass for such guidance and direction. In the includes materials for two texts: e Sacraments vignette of each lesson Andre’s good friends, and Teenage Ten Commandments. Constance and Anna, pose some real-life prob- Student Book by George Nicozisin & Freida Upson lems for Andre. 167 pages 801 $8.00 Student Book by Elaine Michaels & Mary Hallick 33 pages M07 $7.50 Teacher’s Edition Teacher’s Guide 1 unit (12 lessons) 805 $8.00 1 unit (5 lessons) M08 $12.00

Teenage Ten Commandments DRE is is an overview of the Ten Commandments and their relevance for our times. After a review of the Old Testament, a chapter with study guide and activities is devoted to each Commandment. e Teacher Guide includes materials for two texts: e Sacraments and Teenage Ten Command- ments. Student Book by George Nicozisin 90 pages (pocket-size) 810 $7.00

Teacher’s Edition 1 unit (12 lessons) 805 $8.00

4 | TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 Curriculum Materials from the DRE HIGH SCHOOL Who is God? Who Am I? Who Are You? DRE e Department’s materials for grades 9–12 come from several Based on the teachings of inspired early Christian textbook series. Each book contains one or more study units. For fathers, this book describes the potential of ev- each grade level, religious education directors can select several ery person and how to bring it about in everyday units to make up a year’s worth of material. life—by growing up spiritually. is is a creatively illustrated book addressing relationships: to each other, to oneself, to God. e lessons focus on our NEW spiritual and psychological lives as they relate to the teachings of The Church: The Church: the Church. We are One in Christ DRE Student Book by Dee Pennock is colorful and energetic zine explores what 160 pages (pocket size) 1011 $8.00 the Church; the Body of Christ, a community united in Him which we enter into through Study Guide for Leaders and Participants 14 lessons 1012 $6.00 Baptism. It outlines its formation and develop- ment from Apostolic times to the present day, The Creed DRE explores its worship and describes its various manifestation in our world. Basic Teachings of the Greek Student Zine by Michael Haldas Orthodox Church 18 pages M21 $3.95 is discussion of the Nicene Creed—the founda- 75+ $2.95 tion of our Faith—begins with a review of Christi- Teacher’s Guide Coming Soon! M22 $9.95 anity, the Church and Tradition. It oers a de‚ni- tion and an explanation of the Creed. 208 pages. Of Your Mystical Supper: Pupil Book by Constantine Leftheris, George Nicozisin & Freida Upson The Eucharist DRE 1101 $10.00 Teacher’s Guide rough the themes of remembrance, 22 lessons Available for Download Online thanks¬giving, forgiveness, and community, this zine explores the mystery of the Eucharist. Good News Bible e text introduces the fullness of the Church’s teachings with Scripture and excerpts from the is is Today’s English Version translation, and Fathers. e Teacher Guide completes and sup- includes Apocryphal and Deuterocanonical books ports the zine’s text with ac¬tivities and discussion guides (Age 13+) located in a separate section between the Old and Student Zine by Michael Haldas the New Testaments. Illustrated with line draw- 18 pages M11 $3.95 ings, it is ideal for religious education classes and 75+ $2.95 prayer groups. Hard cover BIB003 $14.00 Teacher Guide by Michael Haldas, George Papayannis & Aimee Ehrs 1 unit of 5 lesson plans M12 $9.95 Come, Receive the Light Bible Study Topics DRE Rejoicing in One Lord, ese 32 studies provide young people with an Jesus Christ DRE honest, direct approach to the challenges confront- e CANA curriculum engages teenagers ing all Christians. by showing them how Orthodoxy is appli- In Volume I, the 16 study topics include the nature cable to their lives through a variety of perti- of Christ, the Cross, Bible Study, prayer, disciple- nent, contemporary issues. Unit 1 contains 12 ship, and the Church are related to appropriate scriptural passages, com¬prehensive lessons for the teacher out- all of which are made relevant to our daily lives. lined in a step-by-step process of how to pre- pare, present and evaluate each lesson. Free, printable student sheets In Volume II, 16 more studies explore practical aspects of the Chris- are available online. Each lesson may be taught during one class tian adventure: How to Worship, How to Know God’s Will, Enjoy period or over a several week period. God’s Gifts and more. e studies lead young people to know how 172 pages. (Age 13+) to deal with such diªculties as evil, personal conžicts, non-Chris- Teacher Guide by Frank Marangos & Vasiliki Fotinis tian religions, prejudices, and death. 1 unit of 12 lessons 901 $17.95 Volume I by Theodore Stylianopoulos Available for Student Worksheets Available for Download Online Download Online Volume II by Theodore Stylianopoulos Available for Download Online

TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 | 5 The Twelve Great Feasts VCS Barbara Harris, Laura Morton and Rhonda Webb e ‚eld-tested program keeps children moving and engaged with Each Director Guide binder contains all materials for planning, crafts, puppet theater, hymns, original songs, prayer services, wor- publicity, sta training, scheduling, and curriculum implementa- ship lessons, classroom activities, daily full-group assemblies, a tion, as well as decoration plans. It also includes all program-wide spotlight on missions and more. e Twelve Great Feasts VCS is materials, such as puppet scripts, music, and printable student structured as a week-long, ‚ve-session, half-day program. booklets, prayer service booklets, newsletters, and certi‚cates. Each Start planning with the Master Toolkit (V21, V22 or V23) for each Teacher Guide binder contains all academic lessons, application volume, and then add supplementary materials and program com- activities, memory verses, crafts instructions, and music. pleters to suit your needs. (Ages 5–11) Each binder comes with one Music CD and one Data CD. Vacation Church School Church Vacation

Volume I: Volume II: Feasts of the Theotokos DRE Feasts of the Life & Ministry of Christ DRE Barbara Harris, Laura Morton and Rhonda Webb Barbara Harris, Laura Morton and Rhonda Webb With the theme of “Traveling on the Ark of Salvation,” Volume I Volume II’s theme is “Behold the Light!” It explores the Nativity of covers the Nativity of the eotokos, the Entry into the Temple, the the Lord, eophany, Meeting of Our Lord in the Temple, and the Annunciation and the Dormition. (Ages 5–11) Trans‚guration. (Ages 5–11) Volume I Master Toolkit Volume II Master Toolkit Director Guide Material (with 1 Data CD and 1 Music CD) Director Guide Binder (with 1 Data CD and 1 Music CD) Teacher Guide Material (with 1 Data CD and 1 Music CD) Teacher Guide Binder (with 1 Data CD and 1 Music CD) V21 $79.95 V22 $84.95 Supplementary Materials for Volume I: Supplementary Materials for Volume II: Prayer Service Booklet V21-5 $0.75 Prayer Service Booklet V21-5 $0.75 Student Classroom Booklet (Travel Journal) V21-6 $1.25 Student Classroom Booklet (Re ections Booklet) V22-6 $1.25 Extra Director Guide Material (with 1 Data CD and 1 Music CD) V21-1B $49.95 Extra Director Guide Binder (with 1 Data CD and 1 Music CD) V22-1B $52.95 Extra Teacher Guide Material (with 1 Data CD and 1 Music CD) V21-2B $29.95 Extra Teacher Guide Binder (with 1 Data CD and 1 Music CD) V22-2B $31.95 Extra Music CD only V21-3 $5.95 Extra Music CD only V22-3 $5.95 Extra Data CD only V21-4 $5.95 Extra Data CD only V22-4 $5.95 Additional items featured in Volume I: Additional item featured in Volume II: Theotokos & Christ Stamp Great for bread and crafts. Plastic, 2.5" diameter, with Greek in- Let’s Take a Walk through Our scription. V21-7 $4.00 Orthodox Church Illustrated Life of the Theotokos Anthony Coniaris is wonderful book takes a child on a tour of Georgia and Helen Hronas an Orthodox Church, clearly and simply explain- A primary student’s storybook on the feasts of the ing in 45 brief readings the architecture, icons Virgin Mary. Illustrated with icon line-drawings. CB301 $13.95 and meaning of the many objects seen in church 65 pages. buildings. 95 pages. (Ages 8–12) CB011 $18.95

6 | TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 Sunday Certi cates School

Why Vacation “Church” School (VCS) and not SUNDAY SCHOOL CERTIFICATES Vacation “Bible” School (VBS)? “Cross & Crown” Greek Orthodox Award System A VCS program embraces the teachings and traditions of Orthodox Perfect for recognizing Sunday School attendance or Christianity: Scripture, saints, feasts, worship, music, and prayers. A dedicated service: VBS focuses primarily on stories from the Bible and may or may First Year Pin not incorporate other dimensions of the Orthodox Church. Ideally, a strong VBS program will address various learning styles and en- Starter pin displays an enamel cross and the words AW001 $3.25 gaging all of the senses (sight, touch, sound, taste and smell). “Greek Orthodox.” Second Year Wreath Designed to encircle “First Year” pin. AW002 $3.25 Year Bars “ird Year” bar hangs from hooks on “Second Year” wreath. Suc- cessive bars hang from each other. Available for every year, 3–43 years. Specify year. AW003 – AW040 $2.75 ATTENDANCE CARD Church Year 20 ____ to 20 ____ Name ______Address ______AW041 – AW043 $14.00 City ______State ______Zip ______Email ______Tel ______Age ______Date of Birth ______Baptismal Name ______Nameday ______Name of Parents ______Grade in Public School ______Church School Grade Level ______Attendance Cards ATTENDANCE CHART Sunday Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March April May June

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Signature of Teacher ______P - Present A - Absent CR450 $0.10 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Department of Religious Education (800) 566-1088 • www.religioused.goarch.org Volume III: Pupil Promotion Certicate DRE Feasts of the Triumph of Christ & His Church Everyone enjoys recognition of achievements! Barbara Harris, Laura Morton and Rhonda Webb e Archbishop, the priest and the teacher In “Going for the Gold,” children learn how and why to celebrate sign these attractive certi‚cates. the Feasts of Palm Sunday, Ascension, Pentecost, and the Elevation AW100 $0.35 of the Cross. (Ages 5–11) Pupil Graduation Certicate Volume III Master Toolkit Honoring a great achievement, this gradua- Director Guide Binder (with 1 Data CD and 1 Music CD) tion certi‚cate is signed by the Archbishop, Teacher Guide Binder (with 1 Data CD and 1 Music CD) priest and teacher. AW101 $0.60 V23 $84.95 Teacher Recognition Certicate Supplementary Materials for Volume III: In recognition of dedication and service, this Prayer Service Booklet V21-5 $0.75 certi‚cate may be oered to the teacher at the Student Classroom Booklet end of the school year. e Archbishop and (Training Booklet) V23-6 $1.25 the priest sign it. AW102 $0.60 Extra Director Guide Binder Service Award Certicate (with 1 Data CD and 1 Music CD) V23-1B $52.95 Extra Teacher Guide Binder Oered in recognition of outstanding ser- (with 1 Data CD and 1 Music CD) V23-2B $31.95 vice. Personalized to indicate type and length of service in the parish religious education Extra Music CD only V23-3 $5.95 program. Hand-signed by the Archbishop. Extra Data CD only V23-4 $5.95 (Please call ahead, needs a two month no- tice.) Additional item featured in Volume III: Shipping Included AW103 $10.00 The Twelve Great Feast Days Teacher Certication Program DRE Lazar Puhalo; eodore Jurewicz, illus. Introduces young readers to the 12 Great Feast e DRE highly recommends the Teacher Certi- Days of the Orthodox Church. A beautiful- ‚cation Program for all Church School teachers. ly drawn icon accompanies each explanation. By participating in this program, teachers add to is wonderful book is also designed to present their knowledge and skills in order to be more ef- the brief life of Christ on earth. Contains the fective educators of the Faith. is downloadable Akathist hymn and may be used as a Vacation booklet at religioused.goarch.org provides the Church School text. 34 pages. (Ages 8–12) guidelines and milestones to be met for teacher V20 $10.00 certi‚cation. Available for Download Online

TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 | 7 BIBLES Children’s Bible Reader Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America A Child’s First Bible is Children’s Bible Reader handsomely brings to Kenneth N. Taylor life the central stories of the Old Testament and the New Testament and makes them accessible Includes 125 well-known Bible stories told in a to children. Translated from the Greek Bible So- clear, easy-to-understand style. Simple questions ciety’s acclaimed work, this English edition with at the end of each story are designed to highlight its easy-to-understand text and excellent iconographic illustrations important truths. Perfect for taking to church or will certainly illumine the hearts and minds of our children and using at home, this colorfully illustrated ‚rst Bible strengthen their faith as they read these inspiring stories from our is sure to be a favorite with young children. Hard sacred Scriptures. Hard cover. (Ages 7–11) cover, 255 pages. (Ages 3–7) BIB551 $19.95 BIB501 $12.95 10+ $15.95 My First Hands-On Bible The Amazing Bible Factbook

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TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 | 9 The Festival Kit DRE Daily Readings from the Writings Essentials for planning and holding a St. John of St. John Chrysostom Chrysostom Ora¬torical Festival. e Kit in- Brilliant gems from the writings of one of the cludes the following: world’s greatest preachers. Excellent for daily de- • Festival Manual (SJ002): How to plan, votional reading. organize and participate in the annual FL320 $15.95 Festival; includes Judges instructions. • Topics & Speaker Tips: Official junior and senior division topics, plus explanatory tips for speakers. The Love Chapter • Elementary Division Brochure: Instructions for organizing foreword by Frederica Mathewes-Green an elementary-level Oratorical Festival at the local parish. SJ010 (kit) Complimentary One of the most important teachings of St. Paul, the “love chapter” is beautiful to read but harder to follow. In contemporary English for the ‚rst time, Oratorical Festival Materials Festival Oratorical St. John Chrysostom’s režections on this Scripture Oratorical Festival Certicates are brief but vital reminders for every Christian. 90 pages. DRE FL321 $15.95 $13.95 Certicates for Metropolises Parish SJ004 $1.25 District SJ005 $1.50 Metropolis SJ006 $1.50 TEACHER PREPARATION Certicates for Archdiocese District Parish SJ108 $1.25 The Educating Icon District SJ109 $1.50 District Final SJ110 $1.50 Teaching Wisdom and Holiness in the Orthodox Way Anton Vrame St. John Chrysostom Icon DRE Orthodox religious education explained through (As shown on page 57) art, theology, and the liturgical and devotional Coated and laminated icons include a descrip- use of icons of the Church. is insightful book tion of the saint’s life on the reverse. 3½ × 5½". explores the role of the icon in transforming the Coated LEG013-C $0.40 attentive viewer into the likeness of God—and, by extension, how Laminated LEG013-L $1.50 a community may be transformed into an earthly manifestation of Mounted LEG013-M $10.00 the kingdom of heaven. 216 pages. Large Mounted LEG013-M-LG $22.95 CR001 $19.95 (8”x10”)

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10 | TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 Classroom Resources & Supplements Teacher Certication Program DRE A Way of Life Introducing Your Child to the Department of Religious Education, GOA e DRE highly recommends the Teacher Certi- Orthodox Faith ‚cation Program for all Church School teachers. Ann Marie Gidus-Mecera By participating in this program, teachers add to is succinct curriculum is designed to help you their knowledge and skills in order to be more ef- teach your preschooler the basics of Orthodox fective educators of the Faith. is downloadable Christianity. An excellent resource for parents and booklet at religioused.goarch.org provides the teachers. Contains clear explanations of Orthodox feast days, sacra- guidelines and milestones to be met for teacher certi‚cation. ments and more, plus discussion guides and black-line masters to be Available for Download Online copied and colored. (Preschool) CR100 $19.95 $16.95

Sowing Seeds for Christ DRE Learn about Vestments Mary Hallick and Elaine Michaels Talanton Press is manual for Orthodox Christian Church When a bishop, priest or deacon is celebrating School teachers is divided into sections of “tilling,” a Church service, he always wears special cloth- “sowing” and “reaping.” It includes practical teach- ing called vestments. is activity book shows the ing problems, lesson planning, discipline, using dierent types of vestments that are used in the class time eectively, communication and teaching Orthodox Church. A great teaching supplement! techniques. 89 pages. 28 pages. (Age 6+) CR003 $9.95 CR020 $7.00

All-in-One Bible Fun PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Abingdon Press Refresh your teaching library and supplement your textbooks with Josiah and Julia Go to Church these collections of 13 complete lessons, which include Bible sto- A Young Child’s Guide to Church ries, activities, crafts and reproducibles. Etiquette Preschool: Favorite Bible Stories Kelly Ramke Lardin; Sheena Hisiro, illus. Lessons include Jacob’s Ladder, Joseph, Ruth, Da- Little ones can follow Josiah and Julia through the vid and Jonathan, and ‚ve of Jesus’s parables. 139 Liturgy and learn how even the youngest child can pages. (Ages 3–6) honor God by behaving respectfully in church. 22 CR514 $11.95 pages. (Ages 3–6) CB014 $13.95 Sharing All Year DRE Elementary School: Fruit of the Spirit Faye Stylianopoulos Lessons include not only the fruit of the Spirit is is a workbook for child and family with a mentioned in Galatians 5:22–23, but also other separate chapter for each month. Special projects, Christian virtues such as honesty, forgiveness, obe- brief prayers, Bible excerpts and a ‚ll-in Church dience, and responsibility. 139 pages. (Ages 7–10) calendar make using this book a delightful experi- CR513 $11.95 ence shared by the whole family. (Preschool) 210 $5.00 My Little Orthodox Christian I Go to Church Activity Book Ann Marie Gidus-Mecera Mother Andrea A young child goes to church with his family. He ese fun, informative games and puzzles fo- relates what he experiences at the Divine Liturgy. cus on Orthodox life, holy days, religious objects 20 pages. (Preschool) and symbols, and rich traditions of the cultures CR002 $5.95 that make up Orthodoxy. Spiral-bound, 80 pages. Instructional Guide for Parents and Teachers (Ages 5–9) CB252 $7.95 14 pages. CR004 $5.95 Bible Fun Activity Book It’s Sunday! Shall We Go to Church? Yuko Green Elias Liamis and Penelope Moraitou Chock-full of crosswords, mazes, word searches, A pocket-size, full-color introduction to the Div- hidden pictures, and other activities. Each of the ing Liturgy for story time with small groups. 35 puzzles includes a caption with an Old Testa- Translated from Greek. Highly recommended. 63 ment Bible chapter and verse. (Ages 7–10) pages. (Preschool) CB245 $4.95 CB012 $13.95

TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 | 11 Thirteen Very Cool Stories Bible Alphabet Puzzles And Why Jesus Told Them William Schlegl Standard Publishing Secret codes to crack, riddles to solve, puzzles to Explore 13 very cool stories—the parables—and complete. Children are intrigued by the complexi- begin to understand why Jesus told them. Devel- ties of solving a problem and enjoy the feeling of oped for small groups, these easy-to-lead, žexible mastery and accomplishment. Great for use with sessions keep kids engaged and growing in their children in grades 4–6, this book supplements and faith. Each session is adaptable for 2–12 children, enhances Bible lessons in any setting. Includes 30 puzzles and activities and an answer key. (Ages 8–12) multi-aged, and low-prep. 111 pages. (Ages 7–10) CR511 $10.95 CR700 $9.95

Starting Over The Life of Christ Preparing for First Confession 45 Hands-on Gospel Projects in the Orthodox Church Carol Molski; Steve Edwards, illus. Gail Meena Discover 45 creative and active ways to involve is workbook introduces the Sacrament of Con- children in learning about the life of Christ. En- fession through 10 high-interest lessons that in- lightening and fun, these activities include—and clude word searches, mazes, crossword puzzles, go beyond—simple paper and pencil projects to re- dot-to-dots, etc. A fun way for kids to learn about Confession! 40 inforce the Gospel message of salvation. Great for use with children

Classroom Resources & Supplements Resources Classroom pages. (Ages 8–10) in grades 3–5, this book supplements and enhances Bible lessons in Student Book FL909 $10.00 any setting. (Ages 8–10) Teacher Manual FL909-1 $15.00 CR512 $9.95

Making Things Right The Twelve Great Feast Days As a ‚rst introduction to the Mystery/Sacrament Lazar Puhalo; eodore Jurewicz, illus. of Reconciliation (Confession) or as a fresh ap- Introduces young readers to the 12 Great Feast proach for younger children who have already Days of the Orthodox Church. A beautiful- experienced Confession, this resource consists of ly drawn icon accompanies each explanation. a complete, a Student Book (basic text), a step- is wonderful book is also designed to present by-step Teacher Manual, and a Student Activity the brief life of Christ on earth. Contains the Packet of individual worksheets to be used in con- Akathist hymn and may be used as a Vacation junction with each lesson. (Ages 7–10) Church School text. 34 pages. (Ages 8–12) Student Book CR605 $5.95 V20 $10.00 Teacher Manual CR606 $11.95 Student Activity Packet CR607 $3.95 Illustrated Life of the Theotokos Andrew’s First Holy Confession Georgia and Helen Hronas is full-color booklet helps prepare boys and girls A primary student’s storybook on the feasts of the for their ‚rst Holy Confession. 17 pages. (Age Virgin Mary, as told in Scripture and Tradition. Il- 7+) lustrated with icon line-drawings. 65 pages. (Ages CB510 $5.50 8–12) CB301 $13.95

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Elizabeth Jacobs So Great a God Our Return to God Stories about the Wonders of Part I: An Interactive Timeline God Student Book Salvation history unfolds in Scripture in a certain Elizabeth Jacobs order, and it can be enriching for older children Inspire children’s wonder and love of God! Con- to experience this order of events, connecting the tains beautiful color illustrations that complement Old and New Testaments. is colorful workbook 12 stories about God, including the Creation, No- complements the each lesson with readings, illus- ah’s Ark, Jacob’s Ladder, Annunciation, Trans‚gu- trations, review questions, word games and Bible activities. Spiral bound, 40 pages. (Ages 10–13) ration, Prodigal Son, Greatness of the Sacraments, Resurrection, CR213 $10.00 etc. Each story includes a craft project. A wonderful resource for any Sunday School or home school. 24 pages. (Ages 5–8) CR110 $7.50 Our Return to God Part I Teacher’s Guide So Great a God Children learn best when learning is experiential Teacher’s Guide and involves their physical bodies, their senses and their minds. e journey in this year-long Sun- Elizabeth Jacobs day Church school course is theological and yet Designed in a storyteller’s format with large color designed to be a personal experience for each stu- illustrations so that it may be easily read aloud to dent. Includes 22 lesson plans, reproducibles, and a group. Includes 12 lesson plans with activities classroom decoration materials. Spiral bound. (Ages 10–13) that involve the mind, body and senses, along with CR214 $22.00 reproducible craft pages. Spiral bound, 80 pages. CR111 $18.00 Our Return to God Blessed Is the Kingdom Part II: Enter In You Faithful An Interactive Orthodox is second year of the study of salvation histo- ry picks up with the Israelites at the door of the Catechism Promised Land. is colorful workbook comple- A uniquely interactive children’s ments each lesson with readings, illustrations, re- catechism combining Scripture, view questions, word games and Bible activities. theology, the wisdom of the saints Spiral bound, 35 pages. (Ages 10–13) CR215 $10.00 and liturgical verses to create a per- sonal journey of knowledge of the Orthodox faith. Includes Creation, the Nativity, Pentecost, Baptism, and more. Contains 13 craft proj- Our Return to God ects and a craft pouch of materials to bring Orthodox teachings to life. Spiral bound, 72 pages. (Ages 8–11) Part II Teacher’s Guide CR210 $12.50 Continuing the teaching style from Part I of Our Return to God using all of the ‚ve senses and the mind. Includes 23 lesson plans, reproducibles and classroom decoration materials. Spiral bound. Blessed Is the Kingdom (Ages 10–13) Teacher’s Guide CR216 $22.00 Includes complete student textbook and 20 lesson plans designed to actively engage children through plays, object lessons and many interesting activities. Spiral bound, 115 pages. (Ages 8–11) CR211 $12.00

TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 | 13 JUNIOR HIGH, HIGH SCHOOL & ADULT GROUPS Icebreakers for Teen Groups Chris Tures and erese Sherlock Celebration Choose the chapter that’s right for your session— Feasts and Holy Days Introductions, Energizers, Challenges, or Diversi- ty—and then put this resource in your teens’ hands. Robert Snyder and Joan Teebagy Let them take ownership by choosing an activity to A new approach to studying the feasts and celebra- get the group going. 40 pages. tions of the Orthodox Church. Excellent for high YM500 $5.00 school students, adults and converts, it follows the How to Talk with Your Kids Church year and is designed to instruct individuals about the liturgical calendar. With more than 40 interactive lessons about Sex that can be combined or taught separately. Celebration is a com- John T. Chirban plete and informative program of instruction. (Age 14+) With humor, compassion, and real-life examples, Student Manual FL751 $10.25 noted Harvard psychologist Dr. John Chirban Teacher Manual FL752 $11.00 helps parents handle issues of sexuality—from the earliest years through adolescence and into adult- Game Plan hood. Drawing on scienti‚c research and years of clinical experience, he oers tools to strengthen the parent/child Nic Gibson & Syler omas relationship and insights on how to open lines of communication College is a time of diversity and independence, at every stage of your child’s development. Foreword by Dr. Phil Classroom Resources & Supplements Resources Classroom but can be a pitfall for young Christians to lose McGraw. 320 pages. their faith. is guide gives advice for facing a FL440 $15.95 whole new world—with topics ranging from dat- ing to dealing with disappointment. Includes per- sonal narratives. 155 pages. What Do You Stand For? For Teens YM755 $15.95 Barbara A. Lewis An excellent resource for Sunday school teach- One Hundred Bible Stories ers, youth workers and parents alike, What Do You Stand For? For Teens invites teens to explore and Contains more than 200 pages of Bible stories, practice Orthodox Christian character traits such each illustrated with a beautiful full-color picture, as honesty, kindness, empathy, integrity, tolerance, designed to catch the attention of young readers patience and respect. It challenges readers to think and impress upon them the excitement of learning about, discuss and debate positive traits. It oers group activities for biblical history. An excellent tool for imparting the them to explore what they stand for at school, at home and in their Gospel story to children. Each story is told in the communities. A terri‚c complement to our high school curricula. language of the Bible, has explanatory notes, and 275 pages. (Age 12+) suggests a memory text and prayer or hymn stanza. YM651 $19.95 (Ages 8–12) BIB512 $13.95 The Nicene Creed for Church Fathers for Young People Young People George Grube Anthony M. Coniaris An excellent introduction to the Church Fathers e greatest summary of our Orthodox for children. Includes brief biographies of eighteen Christian faith is made understandable famous saints, with short excerpts from the writ- to young people. Using stories, the au- ings of each saint. (Age 12+) thor simpli‚es the truths of the Creed CB350 $9.95 $7.95 and makes them relevant to the lives of young people in today’s world. Designed to instruct the basic truths of the Orthodox faith as expressed in the Nicene Creed. A study guide on each verse of Women of God DRE the Creed is included with questions and discussion starters. 112 pages. (Age 11+) Freida Upson CB055 $15.95 is is an introduction to 24 women who sacri‚ced everything—even life itself—to live according to Our Faith the Gospel. Among the saints included: St. Mary A Popular Presentation Magdalene, St. ekla, St. Barbara, St. eodora and St. Olga. Each saint’s story is told in 5–10 John Matusiak pages, a perfect length for adding to small group First in the series “A Popular Presentation of Byz- meetings or other focused studies. 143 pages. antine Christianity,” this outline of the faith and FL310 $3.50 $2.00 practice of the Byzantine Churches highlights both the sources (Tradition, Scripture, Fathers, etc.) and content (Trinity, Christ, Holy Spirit, Church, etc.) of the Apostolic Faith. FL206 $3.00 14 | TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 Classroom Resources & Supplements Our Worship Come Bless the Lord A Popular Presentation of Orthodox Icon Packet Christianity G. S. Manettas and Sons × John Matusiak Contains 40 beautiful color icons (8.5 11") A clearly written, illustrated, concise introductory of major Orthodox feast days and popular exposition of the basics of Orthodox worship writ- saints. Each includes a description on the ten for inquirers, new members, young adults, and back. A companion booklet explains ico- study groups. Includes information on the Liturgy, Vespers, Matins, nography. Perfect for classroom instruction. CR248 $26.00 $17.95 the Hours, the Holy Mysteries, and more. 24 pages. FL205 $3.00

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TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 | 15 Let Us Live Orthodoxy DRE MUSIC Georget and Dean Photos Using crafts, recipes and projects, this volume of The Service of the Small Paraklesis Let Us Live Orthodoxy illuminates youth groups, Holy Cross Orthodox Press retreats and classrooms with the joy of the season. A Greek and English text. e translation of the Its 10 activities include making incense, baking English is set to the meter of the original Byzan- Christopsomo and exploring the symbolism of tine hymns. Vinyl cover. eophany, in addition to unique extensions of favorite activities. But FL675 $9.00 it is not a mere craft book: Let Us Live Orthodoxy leads young people to understand the traditions of the Church so that they may actively include them in their lives. 70 pages. (Ages 10–18) CR050 $11.95 All Creation Trembled CD Orthodox Hymns of the Passion

Service The All-In-One Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of eology Sunday School Series St. Romanos Byzantine Choir Lois Ke–er Recorded in April 2013 in the Holy Cross e perfect resource for small parishes with kids Chapel in Brookline, MA for the 75th An- of all ages in one weekly class! irteen fun, niversary of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of eology, this

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18 | TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 Youth & Religious Pamphlets Ministry Special Agents of Christ INTRO TO ORTHODOXY PAMPHLETS & MORE From the author of the teen prayer book, “Hear Me”, “Special Agents of Christ” is a wonder- Treasures of Orthodoxy DRE ful prayer and devotional book for young people striving to grow in their faith. Packed with inspi- omas FitzGerald rational Bible stories and prayers written in a very is set of 10 pamphlets provides an excellent relevant style. 96 pages. (Ages 9–13) introduction to the Orthodox faith. e truths about CB509 $9.95 salvation through worship, sacraments, church history and the scriptures are included. Hear Me FL010 $2.95 A Prayerbook for Orthodox Teens Compiled by Annalisa Boyd An Introduction to Prayer DRE is unique, faith-challenging prayer book Dean Talagan is designed to address the unique challenges is inviting re-release of Fr. Talagan’s classic Orthodox youth experience in their walk with pocket-size booklet includes occasional prayers, Christ. Filled with prayers for school, friendships morning prayers and an evening Compline service. and relationships. 87 pages. It begins with an exploration of how and why to YM750 $8.95 grow in prayer. An excellent gift for teachers, teens and college students. 54 pages. Icebreakers for Teen Groups P05 $2.95 Chris Tures and erese Sherlock 10+ $2.50 Choose the chapter that’s right for your session— A Timeline of Church History Introductions, Energizers, Challenges, or Diversity—and then put this resource in your teens’ Conciliar Press hands. Let them take ownership by choosing an A brief overview of Church history that doesn’t ig- activity to get the group going. 40 pages. nore the heritage of 225 million Orthodox Christians YM500 $5.00 living today. Shows the continuity between Ortho- doxy today and the pre-schism Church of the ‚rst Church Fathers for Young People millennium. Pamphlet. P13 $0.35 George Grube An excellent introduction to the Church Fathers for children. Includes brief biographies of eighteen Daily Orthodox Bible Reading Guide famous saints, with short excerpts from the writings of each saint. (Age 12+) Amnos Ministries CB350 $9.95 $7.95 Biblical readings for every day of the year for Orthodox Christians. Walk in the Light BIB075 $0.40 Spiritual Exercises in Great Lent for Young Adults F. M. Courey The Eastern Orthodox Church Inspired by the text of 1 John, Fr. Courey leads Who Are We? young adults in renewing their commitment to Christ and His Church. e 40 exercises include A helpful and concise explanation of the Orthodox prayers, Bible readings, režection questions, and Church. Excellent pamphlet for non-Orthodox other devotions. For individuals and groups (meeting once weekly, Church visitors! A must for every Church narthex. P18 $0.25 with personal exercises on the other days). YM700 $22.95

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TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 | 19 Welcome to the Orthodox Liturgy Cultist at My Door Designed for visitors, as well as Orthodox faithful, to An Orthodox Examination of the help them understand and enter into a deeper meaning Mormons and the Jehovah’s Witnesses of the liturgy. P19 $0.40 John Morris From the very beginning of history, the Church has struggled to defend the truth taught by Jesus Christ to His disciples against false teachings. Two of the major challenges to Orthodoxy are the Jehovah’s Introduction to the Jesus Prayer Witnesses and the Mormons. Find out what they believe and how to defend the real truth. 22 pages. Religious Pamphlets Religious H.R.H. Princess Ileana P22 $1.25 An engaging, personal explanation of the tradition, and meaning of this special prayer. 12 pages. Heaven & Hell P35 $1.25 The Divine Fire of God’s Love A. James Bernstein Building an Orthodox In the orthodox understanding, heaven and hell Christian Home are primarily states of the human soul, rather than physical places. After death, our experience of the Virginia Nieuwsma ‚re of uncreated light, as either warmth or torment, In this age as in all others, raising balanced, Christ- is based on our relationship to God. Adapted from centered children requires the strength of home a chapter of Surprised by Christ. 18 pages. and family, a life in the Church, and especially love. P72 $1.25 16 pages. P71 $1.25 Practical Prayer An interview with Metr. Anthony (Bloom) Building a Habit of Prayer Discussing both private and liturgical (corporate) prayer—and the relationship between them— Compiled by Marc Dunaway Metropolitan Anthony oers advice on how we can More than just a prayer book, contains practical “integrate prayer to life, and life to prayer.” From an guidelines for the layperson on how to develop a interview with Again magazine. 19 pages. workable “Rule of Prayer” and how to incorporate P29 $1.25 prayer into your daily life! 19 pages. P09 $1.25 Preparing for Confession L. Joseph Letendre Communion: A Family Aair An excellent explanation of the sacrament with Why the Orthodox Church a step-by-step approach to preparing oneself for Practices Closed Communion meaningful participation. Fr. Harakas writes, “Confession is an important, yet neglected sacra- A. James Bernstein ment of our Church. is book provides a practical Explores why communion in the Church can only and stimulating guide for Christian growth in our be oered to Orthodox members. Examines the age.” 36 pages. issue in a sensitive way from the perspective of the P02 $4.95 historic Orthodox Faith, and her understanding of doctrine, morality, worship and obedience. P26 $1.25 The Resurrection Service in the Orthodox Church Confession: The Healing Sacrament A Guide for the Worshipper Jim Forest Anthony M. Coniaris Explores the reality of sin and our need to accept A colorful brochure that helps the worshiper enter its devastating results in our lives. Shows how the into the spirit of the greatest of all Orthodox sacrament allows us to admit and turn away from worship experiences: the Resurrection Service and our sins by changing our hearts and minds. Con- Liturgy. Designed to serve as a bulletin for those cludes with tools for self-examination, using the attending the Paschal Liturgy. Booklet, 12 pages. Beatitudes as a touchstone. 28 pages. P28 $ 1.25 P27 $1.25

20 | TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 Religious Pamphlets & DVD’s What Orthodox Christians Believe Conciliar Press DRE products A compendium of brief statements introducing Orthodox Christian beliefs. 20 pages. P50 $1.25 Enter In DVDs DRE Exploring the Feasts of the Orthodox Church is set of four DVDs includes 16 video presen- What the Orthodox Church Says tations. Each presentation is approximately 15 about Abortion minutes long. Twelve examine the major feasts of Christ and the eotokos, and the others explore Stanley Harakas and Edward Pehanich the meaning and purpose of Christian worship in Two excellent statements expressing the pro-life stance the context of the Church’s annual liturgical cycle. Rich with inter- of the Orthodox Church, based on Scripture and Sa- views, music, festal hymns, icons, and beautiful visuals, this program cred Tradition. is sure to inspire and provoke thoughtful exploration of Orthodox P10 $0.40 worship. For use by individuals or families, as well as group settings, such as parish Bible studies or adult church school classes. Each presentation ends with questions for discussion. DVDs, 16 presen- When You Fast tations of 15 min. each; total 4 hours. Y19 $34.95 Kallistos Ware 5 or more $29.95 What is the true nature of fasting? What is the proper balance between the outward aspects of Journey to Pascha DVD DRE fasting and the inward and unseen purpose? What is the relationship between prayer, fasting and Encounter the de‚ning events of the Christian almsgiving? An excellent treatment of a crucial area Faith. is DVD includes three 20-minute video of spirituality. presentations that explore the traditions and ser- P24 $1.25 vices of Holy Week and Pascha, which lie at the very heart the of the Orthodox Church’s practice. Rich with enlightening interviews, music, hymns, SCRIPTOGRAPHIC BOOKLETS icons and beautiful visuals, this lush resource will inspire and provoke thoughtful exploration of this de‚nitive period About Being Orthodox of the Church’s liturgical calendar. Each presentation is followed Scriptographic by a set of questions for exploration and discussion. Designed to be used by an individual or family, as well as in a group setting such as Describes who Orthodox Christians are in faith a parish Bible study or adult Church school class. and practice. Briežy outlines and illustrates the Li- Y19-1 $14.95 turgical Year, the History of the Orthodox Chris- tian Church, the Holy Mysteries (Sacraments) and Holy Tradition. 15 pages. Divine Liturgy DRE P01 $1.50 DVD Kit 100 + $1.35 An instructional program produced on the campus of Hellenic College – Holy Cross. It The Bible and You presents highlights of the Divine Liturgy with commentary by theologians and young adults. Scriptographic Includes e Eternal Liturgy Study Guide and Contains synopses of all the books of the Bible; Guidebook. DVD, 1 hour, 2 min. tells who wrote the Bible, when and why it was A50 $40.00 written; oers helpful hints on getting the most out Additional Guidebooks A51 $3.00 of Bible reading. 15 pages. P14 $1.50 100 + $1.35 The Eternal Liturgy Study Guide eodore Stylianopoulos How the Bible Came to Be is companion to the Divine Liturgy DVD Kit (A50) can also be Scriptographic used independently to gain new insights into the Liturgy. Contains Ideal companion to e Bible and You. Studies the clear explanations, practical guidance to active participation in the historical development of the Bible, how the books Liturgy, and applications for daily use. Includes a brief patristic that make up the Bible were chosen and deemed commentary on the Lord’s Prayer. FL622 $1.50 authoritative. 15 pages. P15 $1.50 100 + $1.35

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Apolytikia of the Great Feasts CD Coloring with Christina Byzantine Chant in Greek and Maria Khoury; Fotini Dedousi, illus. English is unique coloring book is based on the original

Children’s Music & Activity Books Children’s Christina Goes to the Holy Land, but it has been Unfading Rose Children’s Choir reworked to encourage the very young to one day Make the hymns of the Church part of life for make the journey of a lifetime that every believer even the youngest of the faithful, who “take hopes to undertake by coloring the holy places. into their hearts and quickly learn whatever music they hear.” e Spiritually enriched with quotes from the Bible. choir, comprised of six girls from two families, chants each feast’s Educational for all, but created for the young. 32 pages. (Preschool hymn in both Greek and English. 26 tracks. CB022-1 $7.95 FL750 $16.95 and up) My Little Orthodox Christian Yes! Christouli Loves Me Activity Book Book & CD Mother Andrea Charissa Gianos; Nicole Hillas, illus. is fun and informative book of games and puz- With its rhyming story and vibrant illustra- zles focuses on Orthodox life, holy days, religious tions, this book is ‚lled with love for Christ, life objects and symbols, and rich traditions of the in the Orthodox Church, family and all of creation. Great for young many cultures that make up Orthodoxy. Spiral- readers and story time in class or at home. Includes a musical version bound, 80 pages. (Ages 5–9) CB252 $7.95 of the story sung by the author, a member of the Eikona group. 34 pages. (Ages 0–6) Bible Alphabet Puzzles CB760 $18.95 William Schlegl Secret codes to crack, riddles to solve, puzzles to complete. Children are intrigued by the complexi- ties of solving a problem and enjoy the feeling of MUSIC BY mastery and accomplishment. Great for use with Fight theGigi Good Shadid Fight CD children in grades 4 to 6, this book supplements and enhances Bible lessons in any setting. Includes 30 puzzles and True to her encouraging and uplifting style, CR511 $10.95 Gigi puts into song the struggles that we all face activities and an answer key. (Ages 8–12) in the Christian life. “Everyone of us can relate Bible Fun Activity Book to the struggle between what we know is right and what we actually do. An unseen battle is go- Yuko Green ing on inside and we have to use tools to ‚ght Introduce children to Old Testament stories and that good ‚ght. is Christ-centered music is characters with more than 35 puzzles, mazes one such tool to help in that battle.” ~Gigi (Age 8+) and other activities. Each puzzle includes a cap- FL638 $15.00 tion with a Bible chapter and verse. 45 pages. (Ages 7–10) CB245 $4.95 The ABC’s of Orthodoxy CD Feasts of the Orthodox Church e third collection of original songs by Gigi An Educational Coloring Book Shadid inspires kids to sing along while chal- Talanton Press lenging them to ‚nd the deeper riches of the A wonderful tool for learning about the yearly cycle faith! is CD’s 15 songs include “Miracles of the Great Feast of the Church. Each feast and of Christ,” “Days of the Week,” “Fasting and its customs are briežy described, followed by room Feasting,” and “Made in God’s Image.” (Ages for writing and a coloring page. Reproducible. 32 4–10) CB680 $8.00 CR205 $15.00 pages. (Ages 8–10)

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Many thanks to my awesome husband, Jonathan, and to my wonderful parents for their love & support. I would not have been able to complete this book without you. children, the end of the book oers explanations of each prayer.Acknowledgments Great A special thanks to Fr. Andy, Fr. Costas, Fr. Matic & Fr. Michael for helping with the photographs. Thank you to Anestis, Anton, Bill, Bob, John, Michael & Tim for your help & advice. A special thanks to my little, praying angels for making this book complete. Kristina Kallas Photo of the censer by Kevin Morrison. All other photographs by Kristina Kallas-Tartara. The church on the cover is St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Broadview Heights, OH. Censer from Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron, OH. All other photographs were taken at St. Paul Greek Orthodox for family prayer time, both every day and in celebration of feastChurch in North Royalton, days—OH. Photographs were taken with permission. Copyright © 2014 Kristina Kallas-Tartara All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, Help your child begin to understand their faith or the facilitation thereof, including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review. Any members of educational institutions wishing to photocopy part of all of the work for classroom use, or publishers who would like to obtain permission to include the work in an anthology, should send their inquiries to: Philotheia Art & Design, LLC, PO Box 383, Richfield OH a beautiful gift for new parents. Hard cover, 64 pages. Includes44286. [email protected] Printed in China CD.

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26 | TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 Children’s Books My Forty-Day Blessing Book Christiana Kyriacou e Silent Way is illustrated gift book tells the story of the A Series about Passions and Stillness by forty-day blessing through the eyes of a child. Contains a sublime prayer for parents for daily Jeanette Aydlette and Marilyn Rouvelas devotion, a memento page for placing a picture of the event, and two short articles on the sig- Eleni Looks at Jealousy ni‚cance of the blessing. A perfect gift for par- At home and on the team, everything’s a compe- ents to give to their children during their toddler tition for Eleni, Peter’s older sister. Papou, who years, and a great gift for churches to present to has learned to use e-mail, gently but directly new parents in the community. shows her how to transform jealousy into love. 67 FL610 $7.95 pages. (Ages 8–10) CB080 $7.95 The Nameday Book Despina Manatos; Goldie DeLorenzo, illus. Peter Clashes with Anger e Nameday Book encourages children and First it’s the class pest, next it’s his teacher, and their families to celebrate the sacraments and then it’s his mom. Peter is mad at everyone. He traditions of the Orthodox Faith, including writes a letter about it to his papou, who tells him baptism, chrismation, communion, and hon- a story about passions and stillness from his own oring the saints or feasts for whom they are childhood. 67 pages. (Ages 8–10) named. e month-by-month listing allows CB081 $7.95 children to look up namedays for themselves and for others in their family. 32 pages. (Ages 5–9) CB056 $12.95 The Littlest Altar Boy Jenny Oehlman; Grace Brooks MORE BOOKS BY It’s the littlest altar boy’s ‚rst day to serve, and Potamitis Publishing he’s a little nervous. Young boys looking forward ILLUSTRATIONS BY EGLÉ EKATERINE POTAMITIS to serving as acolytes will identify with this boy’s anxieties and breathe easier when all goes well. Hard cover, 25 pages. (Ages 4–7) Saint Catherine with CD CB100 $18.95 $16.95 e life of St. Catherine the Great Martyr teach- es us that we must look for the true treasure, the A Child’s Guide to the NEW meaning of life, which is not in riches, or in noble Divine Liturgy descent, or in any other worldly attraction. ese are good in themselves, but they do not last. We Mary Gilbert, illus. can only ‚nd true happiness and real meaning Small and easy to hold, with engaging illustra- in our lives when our guide is Christ, within the tions, this wonderful tool is designed as an aid Church. Hard cover, 26 pages. Includes CD. (Ages 7–10) to help children understand their way through CB311 $20.00 the Divine Liturgy and learn about the Church and our Faith. Younger children will learn basic The Story of St. Demetrios with CD vocabulary and come to appreciate the various milestones in the Di- vine Liturgy. For older children, this guide includes psalms, quotes St. Demetrios is a soldier saint of our Church and and prayers with an extensive glossary. 128 pages. (Ages 2-10) patron saint of essalonika. His story is an exam- CB517 $19.95 ple of how leaving a life of privilege for the sake of Christ can lead one to become a humble witness of From I-ville to You-Ville God’s power and love. Beautifully illustrated. Hard NEW cover, 30 pages. (Age 8+) New Revised Second Edition CB322 $19.95 Mersine Vingopoulou, Angeliki Delecha; illus is is a story of a young boy named Stubborn, as Saint George and the Dragon he strives to become the ‚rst person of I-ville-- For hundreds of years, in the dark caves beneath a kingdom where pride and sel‚shness dwell, to the face of earth, a dragon was sleeping…One day make the diªcult journey to the beautiful, joy- he woke up and made his way to the walls of a big ‚lled Kingdom of You-ville--a kingdom where city. Who came to help the people in need? Here is humility and kindness thrive, and to become a the timeless story of chivalry and faith for you and citizen there. Drawn from the teachings of Elder Paisios of Mount your younger children. Hard cover, 26 pages. (Ages 4–7) Athos, these lessons can be of tremendous spiritual bene‚t for young CB327 $18.00 and old alike. Hardcover. 128 pages. (Ages 8-13) CB205 $24.00

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Christina Goes to Church Christina Goes to the Holy Land A Preschooler’s Introduction to Maria Khoury; Fotini Dedousi, illus. Spiritual Growth Take the journey of a lifetime with Chris- Children’s Books Children’s tina that every believer hopes to under- Antonia Marshall, illus. take. A unique book created to help chil- Beautifully illustrated, this book helps parents dren love and appreciate the sacred and explain in a child’s language how Orthodox precious land of our Lord’s birth, life, and pray, make the sign of the cross, light a candle, resurrection by walking the footsteps of kiss an icon, use a Bible, receive Holy Com- Christ our Savior as a pilgrim. 31 pages. munion. Excellent preparation for any child. (Ages 5–12) 30 pages. CB022 $14.95 CB024 $7.95

Christina’s Counting Book Christina’s True Heroes New Edition Antonia Marshall, illus. Nicole Hellas Minetos, illus. Features colorful Byzantine icons to help chil- Exposure to holy images can stimulate children’s dren learn about seven female saints. Written spiritual growth and development. is book is in simple language, the stories of these genuine especially created for young children to better role models inspire children to become closer engage in the Divine Liturgy with focus on cer- to God by oering examples of people who tain Orthodox traditions and values as they count place God ‚rst in their lives. 23 pages. (Ages from one to twelve. (Ages 3–8) 3-8) CB025-1 $9.95 CB326 $9.95

Christina Learns the Sacraments Coloring with Christina Antonia Marshall, illus. Fotini Dedousi, illus. A beautifully illustrated book that introduces is unique coloring book is based on the orig- children to the Sacraments of the Orthodox inal Christina Goes to the Holy Land, but it faith. A powerful tool that teaches children in has been reworked to encourage the very young meaningful ways about the lasting values and to one day make the journey of a lifetime that rich traditions of the Orthodox Church. Oers every believer hopes to undertake by color- spiritual nourishment that helps young readers ing the holy places. Spiritually enriched with feel close to God and strengthens their faith. quotes from the Bible. Educational for all, but created for the young. 32 pages. (Ages 3-8) Contains notes for parents. 24 pages. (Ages CB022-1 $7.95 5–10) CB023 $9.95

Meet the Evangelists Christina’s Favorite Saints A colorful book featuring one saint from each Antonia Marshall, illus. month of the year with a colorful icon of the When we read the Holy Gospel, our Lord Jesus saint. Includes a brief biography of each of the Christ is teaching us that the greatest command- 12 saints. 32 pages. (Ages 6–12) ment is to love God and one another. With rich CB026 $11.95 spiritual and theological knowledge expressed in simple words, this book presents the Evangelists as examples of people who placed God ‚rst in their lives. 23 pages. (Ages 5–10) CB355 $9.95

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36 | TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 Christmas & PaschaChristmas The Coin Andrew’s First Holy Confession Karen Papandrew is 17-page, full-color booklet helps prepare At Christmas, 12-year-old Jonathan discovers a boys and girls for their ‚rst Holy Confession. magic coin that allows him to travel through time (Age 7+) to the birth of Christ—provided that he is careful CB510 $5.50 to leave history undisturbed. In his travels, Jona- than discovers the ancient Orthodox Christian faith. 102 pages. (Ages 9–12) CB750 $7.50 The Story of Easter Christopher Doyle and John Haysom The Biggest Birthday Party Jesus was cruci‚ed outside Jerusalem almost Advent Calendar 2,000 years ago. ree days later He rose from the dead. He appeared to thousands of people. John Boojamra; John Matusiak, illus. rough His life, death and resurrection, Jesus Focusing on the 12 days immediately preceding changed the world. is beautiful book tells the Christmas, for each day there is a story to read and story of Good Friday and Easter day. 28 pages. part of an icon to color, cut out and paste on a large (Ages 7–10) sheet, which when ‚nished, makes the Nativity CB715-1 $7.95 icon, ready for the family to enjoy during this joy- ous feast. CR604 $6.00 Holy Week and Pascha Euphemia Brière Nativity Sticker Activity Book Holy Week and Pascha takes us from the raising of Lazarus to the Resurrection, as režected in the M. Noble Divine Services of the Orthodox Church. Sim- 25 colorful, reusable stickers are waiting to ‚ll a ply explained, with beautiful icons and icono- traditional nativity scene inside the covers of this graphic illustrations, this book is a treasure for little booklet. (4 × 5¾", Age 3+) Christians of all ages. 30 pages. (Age 10+) CR610 $1.95 CB714 $12.00

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TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 | 37 FAITH & LIFE The Orthodox Church Kallistos Ware A Little Daily Wisdom from NEW Part one gives a concise and detailed history of the Orthodox Church from its beginnings to current the Early Church day. Part two explains the beliefs and worship of the Faith & Life Faith Edited by Bernard Bangley Orthodox Church today. 368 pages. FL002 $17.00 is collection of short sayings and anecdotes from the Desert Fathers and Mothers provides a powerful word of wisdom for every day of the The Orthodox Church A to Z year. is book allows one to experience spiritual George Grube nurturing from the Desert fathers and mothers in A practical handbook for lay people and inquirers. our own quiet corner of this busy world. 320 pages. FL362 $17.95 Packed with information about what the Church teaches, how it worships, its sacraments, feasts, cal- endar and prayers. It traces the history and customs The Orthodox Church of the Church and oers page after page of practical The Simple Guide information about Orthodoxy. 260 pages. FL017 $18.95 Katherine Clark In a “travel guide” size perfect for inquirers and curious visitors, this deceptively simple yet prac- tical volume takes the reader to the heart of the BOOKS BY Christian tradition. Chapters survey the life of Je- sus and the Church’s origins; the present structure Archbishop Demetrios of America of the Church; and the split between the Eastern and Western Churches and their dierences. With color illustra- A Call to Faith tions. 144 pages. FL100 $10.95 Archbishop Demetrios of America On September 18, 1999, His Eminence Arch- Introducing the Orthodox Church bishop Demetrios was enthroned as the 6th Arch- bishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Its Faith & Life America. is erudite and captivating compilation Anthony Coniaris of essays, addresses and lectures from the ‚rst ‚ve is is a genuinely dierent and practical book years of the Archbishop’s ministry covers a tremen- for the Orthodox Christian and those who con- dous range of topics, from the challenges confronting Orthodoxy in template conversion to Orthodoxy. It is a volume the 21st century, to the priesthood, to pluralism and the eect of our that oers an interesting, authentic, contemporary Orthodox voice in America. Hard cover, 258 pages. FL232 $15.95 and down-to-earth introduction to the Orthodox Faith. 282 pages. FL001 $18.95 Ways of the Lord Perspectives on Sharing Introducing the Orthodox Church the Gospel of Christ Study Guide Archbishop Demetrios of America Dedicated to His All-Holiness Ecumenical Pa- Betty Kizilos and Anthony Coniaris triarch Bartholomew, this book is a collection of is study guide to Fr. Coniaris’s classic, Introduc- major addresses given by Archbishop Demetrios ing the Orthodox Church, can be used by those con- from 2002 to 2008. ey focus on sharing the good templating converting to Orthodoxy or those in- news with the world in many ways and settings. emes include terested in discovering more about the faith. Great oering our Orthodox faith to contemporary American society, and for study groups. 146 pages. FL009 $12.95 witnessing a spirituality of Christian peace and justice in a violent world. 123 pages. FL231 $24.95 The Orthodox Way Speaking to God Kallistos Ware A classic account of the doctrine, worship and life Archbishop Demetrios of America of Orthodox Christians. It raises the basic issues of “My God, make me a prayerful person. Connect me theology: God as hidden yet revealed; the problem through prayer with my eternal well” (page 15). is of evil; the nature of salvation; the meaning of faith; modern collection of more than seventy prayers is prayer; death and what lies beyond. 164 pages. a resource for honest conversations with God, for FL003 $15.95 every day and for certain needs. 164 pages. FL520 $12.95

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TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 | 43 My Daily Orthodox Prayer Book ANCIENT SPIRITUAL Disciplines Compiled and edited by Anthony Coniaris Each book in this new series opens up the meaning of one ancient rough the centuries the Holy Spirit has inspired way of Christian prayer in a relatively short amount of time. countless Church Fathers and saints to compose magni‚cent prayers that are now available for per- Faith & Life Faith sonal or family use in this pocket-size volume. Praying with Icons FL504 $10.95 Linette Martin Discover what makes an image an icon, how to in- My Book of Prayers corporate icons into a life of prayer, and some of For Home and Church the most recognizable icons and their meanings. 62 pages. is attractive personalized prayer book, in King FL505 $5.00 James English includes prayers that are appropriate for home or church. Contains pages where names Praying the Jesus Prayer of special people can be remembered. Icon on cover varies; please ask. (Age 10+) Frederica Mathewes-Green CB501 $3.00 Explore the history and meaning of this popular prayer, focusing on how to incorporate it into our A Pocket Prayer Book for hectic lives and teaches us what it means to pray Orthodox Christians with both heart and mind. 60 pages. FL506 $5.00 is handy booklet contains daily and occasional prayers together with the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Vinyl cover. Praying with Mary FL503 $6.00 Mary Ford-Grabowsky Allow the mother of Jesus to teach you new ways to Building a Habit of Prayer pray. In this book, you will discover Mary—in all of her simplicity and complexity—and how to prayer- Compiled by Marc Dunaway fully follow her footsteps toward God. 80 pages. More than just a prayer book, contains practical FL508 $5.00 guidelines for the layperson on how to develop a workable “Rule of Prayer” and how to incorporate prayer into your daily life. 19 pages. Praying the Holy Scriptures P09 $1.25 M. Basil Pennington, OCSO Discover how to listen for God’s voice as you read Daily Prayers for Orthodox the Holy Scriptures. e wisdom and advice in Praying the Holy Scriptures will forever change how Christians you read the Bible and how you pray. 64 pages. Holy Cross Orthodox Press FL509 $5.00 is small volume provides Orthodox Christians with a set of prayers (taken from the Synekdemos) to guide them throughout the day. Includes morning prayers, prayers for mealtime, prayers before sleep, the Small Compline, Service of Preparation for Daily Readings from the Writings of Holy Communion, anksgiving following Holy Communion, and St. John Chrysostom the Six Psalms. In English and Greek. Vinyl cover. FL502 $9.95 Brilliant gems from the writings of one of the world’s greatest preachers. Excellent for daily devo- tional reading. 134 pages. FL320 $15.95 The Service of the Small Paraklesis Holy Cross Orthodox Press A Greek and English text. e translation of the Hear Me English is set to the meter of the original Byzan- A Prayerbook for Orthodox Teens tine hymns. Vinyl cover. FL675 $9.00 Compiled by Annalisa Boyd is faith-challenging prayer book encourages Or- thodox youth in their walk with Christ. Filled with prayers for school, friendships and relationships. 87 pages. YM750 $8.95

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TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 | 45 Communion: A Family Aair Heaven on Earth: Why the Orthodox Church Practices The Divine Liturgy DRE Closed Communion “We knew not whether we were in heaven A. James Bernstein or on earth…We know only that God dwells there among men.” As St. Vladimir’s emissaries

Faith & Life Faith Explores why communion in the Church can only found, heaven and earth meet in the Church be oered to Orthodox members. Examines the is- through the Divine Liturgy. e zine begins sue in a sensitive way from the perspective of the with a brief history of worship in the OrthoOrtho- historic Orthodox Faith and her understanding of dox Church and then details each section of morality, worship and obedience. 22 pages. P26 $1.25 the Divine Liturgy. Special features include a “visual dictionary” of liturgical items, a look at Church architecture, and an exploration Preparing for Confession of the Creed’s scriptural foundations. Part of L. Joseph Letendre the middle school zine series; see page 21 An excellent explanation of the sacrament with for more information about the student zine and teacher a step-by-step approach to preparing oneself for guide. Also excellent for use during retreats, at home, and in the meaningful participation. Fr. Harakas writes, pews. 22 pages. “Confession is an important, yet neglected sacra- Student M09 $3.95 ment of our Church. is book provides a practical 75+ $2.95 and stimulating guide for Christian growth in our Teacher M10 $9.95 age.” 36 pages. P02 $4.95

Divine Liturgy Hymnal DRE WORSHIP & LITURGY Participate in the Divine Liturgy with the use of this hymnal presented in Greek, English and The Divine Liturgy Illustrated DRE phonetics. e simple melodic form allows all the faithful to sing unison praises to God. is beautiful book on the Divine Liturgy is Hard cover FL600 $9.50 written in Greek and English with phonetics. e 50–99 copies $8.50 full-page illustrations help the faithful follow the 100+ copies $7.50 Divine Liturgy prayerfully and meaningfully. FL602 $5.95 Spiral bound FL601 $7.95 50–99 copies $6.50 100+ copies $6.00 Divine Liturgy for Children Orthodox Christian Education Commission An interactive guide for young readers to direct Divine Liturgy Hymnal DRE their participation during Divine Liturgy. is Instructional CDs popular 2-volume set is excellent for families and Church School use. Includes 60-page Activ- Hear every hymn in the Divine Liturgy Hymnal ity Book. 60 pages. (Ages 8–12) on CDs in both Greek and English. Excellent FL606 $10.00 for class instruction or personal use. Two audio Price without activity book FL606-1 $6.00 CDs, 92 min. each. FL603 $14.95

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46 | TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 Faith & Life The Eternal Liturgy Celebration Study Guide DRE Feasts and Holy Days eodore Stylianopoulos Robert Snyder and Joan Teebagy is companion to the Divine Liturgy DVD Kit A new approach to studying the feasts and celebra- (A50) can also be used independently to gain tions of the Orthodox Church. Excellent for high new insights into the Liturgy. Contains clear school students, adults and converts, it follows the explanations, practical guidance to active partici- church year and is designed to instruct individuals pation in the Liturgy, and applications for daily about the liturgical year. With more than 40 les- use. Includes a brief patristic commentary on the sons to supplement classroom lessons or to present separately. Cele- Lord’s Prayer. bration is a complete and informative instructional program. 94 pages. FL622 $1.50 (Age 14+) FL751 $10.25 Journey to the Kingdom Teacher’s Manual FL752 $11.00 Vassilios Papavassiliou e Orthodox Liturgy is not just an act of wor- ship, but a potentially life-changing journey. Fr. Vasilopita Coin Papavassiliou takes you through this journey with clarity and passion, exploring the Liturgy as a re- Each golden vasilopita coin comes in a žection of heavenly worship, and an invitation to presentation case complete with “e enter the Kingdom of God. e hymns, prayers, Story of the Vasilopita,” our favorite reci- creed and actions of the Liturgy are explained, covering subjects pe, and traditional cutting instructions. A such as communion, Trinity, baptism, sainthood, Resurrection, and thoughtful gift for those starting or con- much more. e book includes a map to guide you on your journey tinuing a family tradition. FL850 $12.95 and 20 illustrations. 180 pages. FL627 $18.95

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Enter In DVDs DRE Children’s Christmas books & activities Exploring the Feasts of the Orthodox Church on pages 17, 23, 24, 37 & 38 is set of four DVDs includes sixteen video presentations. Twelve examine the major feasts For to Us a Child Is Born DRE of Christ and the eotokos, and the remaining Unwrap the story of Christ’s birth to reveal four explore the meaning and purpose of Chris- the fullness of the Incarnation. is full-color tian worship in the context of the Church’s annual zine begins with the Annunciation and then liturgical cycle. Rich with interviews, hymns, icons and beautiful vi- follows the seasonal calendar through the Na- suals, this program inspires and promotes thoughtful exploration of tivity, eophany and the Presentation of Orthodox worship. For use by individuals, families or groups, such as the Lord. e text unpacks the meaning of adult Church school classes. Each presentation ends with questions the feasts through iconography, scriptural for discussion. Includes several ancillary resources, including a web readings and hymns. Features on each site. DVDs, 16 presentations of 15 min. each; total 4 hours. page illuminate traditions (such as the Y19 $34.95 Vasilopita and home blessings) and lives 5 or more $29.95 of saints involved in the celebration. Part of the middle school zine series; see page Apolytikia of the Great Feasts CD 21 for information about the teacher guide. Byzantine Chant in Greek and English Also excellent for use during retreats, at home, and in the pews. 18 pages. (Age 10+) Unfading Rose Children’s Choir Student L184 $3.95 Make the hymns of the Church part of life for 75+ $2.95 even the youngest of the faithful, who “take into Teacher L184-1 $9.95 their hearts and quickly learn whatever music they hear.” e choir, comprised of six girls from two families, chants each feast’s hymn in both Greek and English. 26 tracks. FL750 $16.95

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LENT & PASCHA Starting Over Preparing for First Confession Children’s Lent & Easter books and plays in the Orthodox Church on pages 18, 23, 24, & 38 Gail Meena is workbook introduces the Sacrament of Confession through 10 high-interest lessons Lenten Workbook that include word searches, mazes, crossword puzzles, dot-to-dots, etc. A fun way for kids to Orthodox Christian Education Commission learn about Confession! 40 pages. (Ages 8–10) A supplement to the Lenten curriculum, this Student FL909 $10.00 workbook includes creative approaches and ex- Teacher FL909-1 $15.00 planations for each Sunday in Lent. May also be used at home. (Ages 10–16) FL903 $3.00 Holy Week and Pascha Euphemia Brière My Lenten Journey Holy Week and Pascha takes us through the pe- riod in the life of Christ from the raising of Laza- John Boojamra and Erin Kimmett rus to the Resurrection, as režected in the Divine A large, colorful poster helps children participate Services of the Holy Orthodox Church. ese in Great Lent. Like an Advent Calendar for the beautiful and moving services draw together the Resurrection, children mark each day with stick- Old Testament prophecies and the events that ers as they do the meaningful activities. FL901 $7.00 took place during that week into an experience and understanding of the passion of our Lord. Simply explained, with beautiful icons and iconographic illustrations, this book is a treasure for Christians of all ages. Paperback, 30 pages. (Age 10+) CB714 $12.00

48 | TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 Faith & Life Holy Week – Easter Service Book Guide to Holy Week George Papadeas Robert Krantz A translation in Greek and English of all the From the author of the popular “Guide to Divine services of Holy Week, from the Palm Sunday Liturgy”, this new 7 volume series will help carry Nymphios Service through the Easter Sunday you through Holy Week, beginning with Palm Vespers of Agape. Sunday and culminating with Holy Saturday. In FL900 $22.00 addition to the text of each service, each book includes inspirational explanations and scripture passages. Easy to read Greek and English text. Purchase individually or as a set! Books range from 123 to 334 Walk in the Light pages. Entire series (vols. 1–7) FL910 $139.65 $110.00 Spiritual Exercises in Great Lent $19.95 $16.95 ea. for Young Adults F. M. Courey Vol. 1 Palm Sunday Evening Service FL911 Inspired by the text of 1 John, Fr. Courey leads Vol. 2 Holy Monday Services FL912 young adults to renew their commitment to Vol. 3 Holy Tuesday Services FL913 Christ and His Church. e 40 exercises in- Vol. 4 Holy Wednesday Services FL914 clude prayers, Bible readings, režection questions, and other devotions. For individuals and groups Vol. 5 Holy Thursday Services FL915 (meeting once weekly, with personal exercises on the other days). Vol. 6 Holy Friday Services FL916 292 pages. Vol. 7 Holy Saturday Services FL917 YM700 $22.95

The Resurrection Service in the Orthodox Church Guide to the Divine Liturgy A Guide for the Worshipper Robert Krantz e Divine Liturgy is a masterpiece, yet many Anthony M. Coniaris parishioners don’t know it. So often, they feel as Enter into the spirit of the greatest of all Ortho- though they are going through the motions— dox worship experiences: the Resurrection Ser- and this book attempts to change that. e text vice and Liturgy. Designed to serve as a bulletin of the Divine Liturgy in Greek and English is for those attending the Paschal Liturgy. Booklet, on the right page. For those who have grown up 12 pages. in the faith, for those who are new to it, and for P28 $1.25 those thinking about joining it, the left page includes concise expla- nations of what is happening and relevant Bible verses. 167 pages. The Lenten Spring FL626 $19.95 omas Hopko Forty inspiring meditations on Great Lent based on scriptural and liturgical passages from the Lenten services. Includes spiritual wisdom of an- cient and modern saints. 229 pages. FL904 $16.95

Great Lent Alexander Schmemann A dynamic Orthodox Christian theologian oers a scholarly introduction to the major themes, ser- vices and texts of Lent. Introduces the reader to the reasons for and necessity of fasting and other Lenten practices according to the wisdom of the Church. 140 pages. FL905 $15.95

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LEG001: Jesus and the Children LEG002: Jesus Christ: The Way LEG003: Theotokos & Child LEG004: Life-Giving Fountain LEG005: Archangels Michael & Gabriel LEG006: St. Andrew LEG007: St. Anthony

LEG008: Ss. Constantine & Helen LEG009: St. Demetrios LEG010: St. George LEG011: St. Gregory of Nyssa LEG012: St. Gregory, Theologian LEG013: St. John Chrysostom LEG014: St. John of Damascus

LEG016: St. John the Theologian LEG017: St. Katherine LEG018: St. Luke LEG019: St. Mark LEG020: St. Mary of Egypt LEG021: St. Matthew LEG022: St. Nicholas

LEG023: St. Peter LEG024: Ss. Peter & Paul LEG025: St. Philip LEG026: St. Photios LEG027: St. Stephen LEG028: Three Hierarchs LEG029: Twelve Apostles

LEG030: Annunication LEG031: Ascension LEG032: Baptism of Christ LEG015: Beheading of St. John LEG035: Cruci xion LEG037: Dormition / Theotokos LEG039: Exaltation / Cross

LEG040: Ladder of Divine Ascent LEG036: Lamentation at the Tomb LEG041: Mystical Supper LEG042: Christ’s Nativity LEG033: St. John’s Nativity LEG034: Theotokos’ Nativity LEG043: Palm Sunday

LEG044: Pentecost LEG045: Presentation of Christ LEG038: Theotokos’ Presentation LEG046: Raising of Lazarus LEG047: Resurrection LEG048: Trans guration

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Icons & GiftsIcons Life of Jesus DRE Depicts 20 important scenes from Christ’s life. IC100 $3.75

Triptychs

Beautiful three-panel icon with the eotokos in the center and the Saints of Our Church DRE Annunciation icon on either side. IC311 Small (3 × 2" open) $6.50 Contains 20 beautiful 3 × 4" prints with IC312 Medium (3 × 4" open) $8.50 a description of the saint on the reverse. IC101 $3.75 IC313 Large (5½ × 8" open) $18.95 Diptychs Folding, carved wood panel icon of Christ and Virgin Mary. Miracles of Christ DRE IC300 Small (1½ × 3" open) $6.50 IC301 Medium (3 × 4" open) $8.50 20 small icons portray Christ’s miracles. Each has a description of the miracle on the reverse. IC102 $3.75

PENDANTS & BOOKMARKS

Icon Magnets Jesus Christ Conquers (IC XC NI KA) Pin GIF103 $1.25 Images are covered with ¼" thick acrylic and have a full magnetic Black on gold metal, ½". backing. Approx. 2 × 3". Left to right, top to bottom: $3.75 each Mother of God (round) GIF011 Trinity Budded Cross Pin Nativity (rectangle) GIF016 Gold metal, ¾". GIF102 $1.00 Theotokos Tender Mercy (square) GIF014 St. George & the Dragon (rectangle) GIF013 Jesus Christ Conquers (IC XC NI KA) Bookmark Theotokos Fresco (rectangle) GIF015 Sturdy gold metal with raised badge and black text and cross, 3". Virgin of Vladimir (rectangle) GIF019 GIF101 $1.50 Christ Blessing (rectangle) GIF018 Guardian Angel Bookmark Deisis – 16th century (arched) GIF010 Solid gold metal with engraved guardian angel, 3". Archangel Gabriel GIF017 GIF100 $1.25 Christ the Teacher (round) GIF012 Also available (not shown)

54 | TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 Icons & Gifts Icon Pendant: AUTO VISOR CLIPS Theotokos with Christ Gold raised body with enameled cream background, ¾" diameter. GIF406 $1.50

Guardian Angel Medallion Necklace Pewter, ¾" diameter, with 18" stainless steel chain. GIF420 $6.95 25+ $5.00 WOOD ENGRAVED GIFTS Cross Visor Clip Gold metal cross with blue enamel interior, 2½ × 1½" GIF600 $4.25 Icon Visor Clips Beautifully painted enamel on solid gold metal, 2½ × 1½". Christ the Teacher GIF601 $4.25 Theotokos with Christ GIF602 $4.25

FOR THE HOME

Vasilopita Coin Each golden coin comes in its own display case with “e Story of the Vasilopita,” a recipe, and traditional cutting instructions. A thoughtful gift for those starting or con- “Christ is Risen” Resurrection Cross tinuing a family tradition. FL850 $12.95 We worship Your cross, O Christ, and glorify Your three-day The Lenten Collection resurrection” graces the back of this elegant engraved cross. With loop for hanging. 3¼ × 4½ × ¼" GIF450 $16.00 Prepare for Pascha with some of the more than 450 recipes in this excellent cookbook. Two-thirds The Jesus Prayer Plaque of the proceeds go to philanthropic ministries of the Boston Metropolis. A desk-sized invitation to pray without ceasing, engraved with a GIF800 $15.00 border in the pattern of a prayer rope. 4 × 2½ × ½" GIF451 $6.00 Prosphoron Seal “A Student’s Prayer” Plaque Plastic seal for making the holy bread used in Pray for the grace of the Holy Spirit to strengthen you for study. Ex- the Eucharist. Comes with an informative pam- cellent graduation gift. With notch for wall hanging. 5½ × 5½ × ½" GIF452 $14.95 phlet and recipe. Plastic GIF701 $12.00 “Peace” Boomark Wooden Seal GIF703 $13.00 Pamphlet only P04 $0.50 Laser-engraved wooden bookmark featuring a prayer by St. Sera- phim of Sarov: “Acquire the spirit of peace, and a thousand souls around you shall be saved.” 4 × 1½" GIF453 $3.50 NEW Prosphoro and Artos: Communion Bread and Blessed Bread Dimitra Stavrou-Michalski Beautifully photographed and illustrated, this book expresses the theology behind the prosphoro with Star Tea Light Holder a special emphasis on the seal as well as spiritual Made out o olivewood, tea light advice and personal testimonies on the bene‚cial eects of making it. Includes recipes.104 pages included. (3½") FL160 $18.95 GIF608 $6.95

TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 | 55 PRAYER ROPES & BRACELETS Icons & GiftsIcons

Detail view of Komboskini Prayer Rope.

Bright orange and green Komboskini Prayer Rope.

Turquoise Komboskini Prayer Rope.

Komboskini Prayer Ropes NEW Each 57-knot rope is hand-woven using hypo-allergenic satin cord in the tradi-tradi- Metal Cross tional way passed down through the centuries so each knot contains thirty-three Prayer Rope crosses. Each prayer rope bracelet contains a hand-woven cross oset by two glass Traditional 33-knotted accent beads. $6.00 each satin prayer rope with Black GIF050 Green GIF079 metal cross and beads. Black (large, 72 knots) GIF050-1 Blue GIF080 GIF034 $6.00 Pink GIF075 Blue (large, 72 knots) GIF080-1 Burgundy GIF076 Turquoise GIF081 Orange GIF077 Multi-Colored (light) GIF082 Purple GIF078 Multi-Colored (dark) GIF083 (not pictured)

Introduction to Prayer DRE Dean Talagan is inviting re-release of Fr. Talagan’s classic pocket-size book- let includes occasional prayers, morning prayers and an evening Compline service. It begins with an exploration of how and why to grow in prayer. An excellent gift for teachers, teens and col- lege students. 54 pages. P05 $2.95 10+ $2.50 Swarovski Prayer Bracelets “The Lord’s Prayer” Card DRE Prayer bracelet with 40 genuine Swarovski beads Text of the Lord’s Prayer in English on laminated parch- and metal cross. Also includes gift bag. Approx. ment paper. 4 × 4". 7" diameter. GIF900 $1.00 Black Pearl Beaded GIF048 $18.00 Blue Pearl Beaded GIF045 $15.00 Grey Pearl Beaded GIF047 $18.00 Ivory Pearl Beaded GIF046 $18.00

56 | TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 Icons & Gifts FAMILY TIME CHRISTMAS & EASTER

Prayer Cubes A fun way to get your children interested in prayer. ese wooden cubes can help get things rolling! 2½". Mealtime prayer cube GIF750 $3.50 Friendship prayer cube GIF751 $3.50 NEW Bedtime prayer cube GIF752 $3.50 Fasting prayer cube GIF753 $3.50 NEW GREAT FOR Teen Talk Stockings & Easter Continuum Games Baskets! Conversation game for teens, created by teens. is set of 50 diverse questions is The Birth of Jesus Story Cube sure to spark in-depth conversation for teens while having fun at the same time. Bring the story of Christmas alive in the hands and hearts of chil- e carabiner clip attaches to backpacks, dren as they unfold the cube and encounter the beautiful story of sports bags or overnight bags for fun con- Christ’s Incarnation. A fun and interactive way for little ones to versations anytime, anywhere. learn about Christmas. (Ages 3–6) YM901 $7.95 GIF770 $7.95 The Easter Story Cube Family Talk: Faith Edition e story of Easter comes alive in the hands and hearts of children Continuum Games as they unfold the cube (measuring 2" on each side). A fun, hands- Includes 100 režective questions to in- on way to introduce small children to Pascha. (Ages 3–6) spire a caring, giving and faith ‚lled at- GIF771 $7.95 titude. By simply picking and answering a card with a heartfelt question you get to know one other in a deeper way as you CHRISTMAS GIFTS share your answers. Perfect for families, groups or religious organizations. YM900 $7.95

OLIVE WOOD CROSSES

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Cross within a Cross C D Carved detail of cross within a cross, lacquered, with gold metal bail. ⅛" Hand-painted Glass Ornaments thick × 1½" tall. GIF402 $2.50 Using the “Li Bien” technique of painting from the inside, these icon ornaments are individually hand-crafted. Each collectable or- nament comes in a green velvet gift box, for elegant presentation and safe-keeping. 3" diameter. $19.95 each (A) Nativity GIF630 Large Notched Cross (B) Orthodox Cross GIF631 Simple, rugged cross with notched (C) Wise Men GIF632 arms, drilled through for you to add a (D) Archangel Gabriel GIF633 leather cord. ¼" thick × 3" tall. GIF401 $2.50

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Pewter-nished Ornaments Olive-wood Ornaments NEW Pewter-‚nished ornaments with a red satin ribbon for hang- Assorted ornaments from Jerusalem. Many are not pictured, let us pick ing. Includes gift tag with Scripture and a poem. Made in for you! 2½" GIF500 $3.50 each USA. 3" $4.95 each Christmas Angel GIF514 Come & See GIF515

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Porcelain Ornaments NEW Decorate your Christmas Tree with these lightweight ceramic orna-orna ments, printed with quality inks and then glazed to give them their beautiful and durable ‚nish. Gift Box included. (3 ¾ x 3") $11.95 each Virgin and Child GIF653 St. Nicholas GIF652 Nativity of Christ GIF650 St. Basil GIF651 C D 3-Dimensional Olive-wood Ornaments (A) Large Stable (2¾ × 3½") GIF603 $6.95 (B) Small Stable/with Star (2¼ × 3") GIF604 $6.95 (C) Small Stable (2½") GIF605 $6.95 (D) Bell (2 × 2½") E GIF609 $4.50 Large Oval Bethlehem (3 × 4") Large Round Nativity (3½") (E) Star (2 × 2¼") GIF606 $3.95 GIF607 $3.95 GIF610 $4.50

58 | TO ORDER, CALL 800.566.1088 Index RED indicates new materials 12 Great Feast Days (V20) ...... 7, 12 C E 13 Very Cool Stories and Why Jesus Told Them Call to Faith, A (FL232) ...... 38 Easter Story Cube, The (GIF771) ...... 57 (CR700) ...... 12 Catch the Spirit (CR599) ...... 17 Eastern Orthodox Church: Who Are We? (P18) 50 Bible Activities for Creative Minds Catherine, St. (CB311) ...... 27 ...... 19 (CR525) ...... 16 Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas (CR051) .. Eastern Orthodoxy Compared (FL040) ...... 39 60 Minutes: The Monks of Mount ...... 48 Easy Nativity Scene Picture Puzzle (CR611) ..37 Athos DVD (FL088) ...... 43 Celebration: Feasts and Holy Days (FL751, Ecumenical Patriarchate, The (FL085) ...... 41 60 Minutes: The Patriarchate FL752) ...... 14, 47 DVD (FL086) ...... 22, 41 Educating Icon, The (CR001) ...... 10, 40 Certi cates ...... 7 100 Bible Stories (BIB512) ...... 8, 14 Eleni Looks at Jealousy (CB080) ...... 27 Challenge Questions on Orthodoxy for Enter In DVDs (Y19) ...... 21, 47 Students, Vol. 1 (CR300) ...... 15 Eternal Liturgy Study Guide, The (FL622). .21, 47 A Challenges in Pastoral Care (FL465) ...... 42 ABC’s of Orthodoxy CD (CR205) ...... 16, 22 Every Time I Do My Cross (CB508) ...... 26 Child’s First Bible, A (BIB501) ...... 8 About Being Orthodox (P01) ...... 21 Child’s Garden of Prayer, A (CB502) ...... 25 Adventure of Fr Evangelos, The (CB098) .....29 Child’s Guide to the Divine Liturgy, A (CB517) F All Creation Trembled CD (FL950) ...... 16 ...... 27 Facing Up to Peer Pressure (M01, M02) ...... 3 All-in-One Bible Fun (CR513-514) ...... 11 Children’s Bible Reader (BIB551) ...... 8 Family Talk (YM900) ...... 57 All-in-One Sunday School Series Children’s Orthodox Prayer Book (CB504) ...25 (CR521-CR524) ...... 16 Favorite Bible Stories (All-in-One Bible Fun) Christian Way of Life, The (601, 605) ...... 4 Amazing Bible Facts (BIB600) ...... 8 (CR514) ...... 11 Christina Goes to Church (CB024) ...... 34 Ancient Faith Prayer Book (FL510) ...... 42 Feasts of the Orthodox Church (CB680) ..15, 22 Christina Goes to the Holy Land (CB022) ....34 Andrew’s First Holy Confession (CB510) …12, 37 Fifty Bible Activities for Creative Minds (CR525) Christina Learns the Sacrament (CB023) .....34 ...... 16 Apolytikia of the Great Feast CD (FL750) Christina’s Counting Book (CB025-1) ...... 34 Fight the Good Fight CD (FL638) ...... 16, 22 ...... 16, 22, 47 Christina’s Favorite Saints (CB026) ...... 34 First Among Equals, The Ecumenical Patriarchate Are You Saved? (FL220) ...... 40 Christina’s True Heroes (CB326) ...... 34 (M18, M19) ...... 3, 41 Ascetic Lives of Mothers: A Prayer Book for Christmas Story, The (CB716) ...... 36 First Noel, The (CB734) ...... 17 Orthodox Christians (FL513) ...... 42 Church Fathers for Young People, The (CB350) Following Egeria: A Visit to the Holy Land Attendance Cards (CR450) ...... 7 ...... 14, 19 Through Time and Space (FL370) ...... 40 Attending to Your Marriage (FL459) ...... 45 Church: We are One in Christ, The (M21, M22) ... For to Us a Child Is Born (L184, L184-1) ...... 5 ...... 2, 36, 47 Coin, The (CB750) ...... 37 From God to You (CB727) ...... 35 B Coloring with Christina (CB022-1) ...... 22, 34 From I-Ville to You-Ville (CB205) ...... 27 Baptism and Chrismation (FL570) ...... 45 Come Bless the Lord Icon Packet (CR248) ....15 Fruit of the Spirit (All-in-One Bible Fun) (CR513) Becoming Orthodox (FL200) ...... 39 Come, Receive the Light: Sixteen Bible Studies, ...... 11 Beginner’s Bible Book of Prayers, The (CB515) Vols. 1-2 ...... 5, 9 ...... 25 Communion: A Family Aair (P26) ...... 20, 46 Beginning to Pray (FL500) ...... 43 Confession: The Healing Sacrament (P27) ...20 G Bible Alphabet Puzzles (CR511) ...... 12, 22 Confronting and Controlling Thoughts Game Plan (YM755) ...... 14, 19 Bible and You, The (P14) ...... 21 according to the Fathers of the Philokalia George, St., and the Dragon (Potamitis) (CB327) (FL545) ...... 43 Bible for Young People, The (BIB550) ...... 8 ...... 27 Contemporary Moral Issues (FL081) ...... 40 Bible Fun Activity Book (CB245) ...... 11, 22 Gift Pages ...... 54 - 58 Creed, The (1101) ...... 5 Bibles ...... 8 - 9 God Calls Us (550-1-550-6) ...... 1, 30 Cross & Crown Award System (AW001-AW043) Biggest Birthday Party Advent Calendar (CR604) God Cares for Me Coloring Book (CB608) ....24 ...... 37 ...... 7 God is With Us (BIB252) ...... 8 Birth of Jesus, The (CR602) ...... 17 Cultist at My Door (P22) ...... 20 God Loves Us (N10) ...... 1 Birth of Jesus Story Cube (GIF770) ...... 57 Good News Bible (BIB003) ...... 5, 8 Blessed is the Kingdom (CRCR210, CR211) ..13 Gospel Fun For Little Ones: Happy Birthday, Brave Like a Saint (CB390) ...... 12, 35 D Jesus (CR612) ...... 17, 23 Bread For Life (BIB440) ...... 9,15 Daily Orthodox Bible Reading Guide (BIB075) .. Gospel Fun For Little Ones: Jesus and Me Building a Habit of Prayer (P09) ...... 20, 44 ...... 19 (CR620) ...... 23 Building an Orthodox Christian Home (P71) .... Daily Prayers for Orthodox Christians (FL502) ... Gospel Fun For Little Ones: 1, 2, 3 & 4 (CR621) ...... 20, 42 ...... 44 ...... 23 Byzantine Coloring Books (CB640 - CB643) …24 Daily Readings from the Writings of St. John Great Lent (FL905) ...... 49 Chrysostom (FL320) ...... 10, 44 Green Patriarch DVD, The (FL083) ...... 22, 41 Divine Liturgy DVD Kit (A50, A51) ...... 21, 46 Gregory of Nyssa’s Homilies on the Lord’s Prayer, Divine Liturgy for Children (FL606) ...... 17, 46 St. (BIB300) ...... 9 Divine Liturgy Hymnal (FL600 - FL603) ...... 46 Divine Liturgy Illustrated, The (FL602) ....17, 46 Growing as God’s Child Coloring Book (CB603) Journey through Great Lent (M15, M16) ...... My Little Orthodox Christian Activity Book ...... 24 ...... 3, 37, 48 (CB252) ...... 11, 22 Growing with God (410, 415) ...... 1 Journey throught Holy Week (L183, L183-1) .... My Orthodox Activities Books (CB253 - CB258) Guardian Angel Children’s Prayer Book (CB503) ...... 3, 37, 48 ...... 23 ...... 25 Journey to Pascha DVD (Y19-1) ...... 21 My Orthodox Coloring Books (CB259 - CB647) Guide to Greek Traditions and Customs in Joyful Feast, The (FL620) ...... 17 ...... 23 America, A (FL180) ...... 41, 45 My Orthodox Coloring Books: The Creed Guide to the Divine Liturgy (FL626) ...... 46, 49 (CB648) ...... 23 Guide to Holy Week (FL911 - FL917) ...... 49 K My Orthodox Prayer Book (FL501) ...... 24, 42 My Prayer Book (CB505) ...... 25, 29 Knowing Christ (M05, M06) ...... 4 My Synaxarion of the Holy Apostles (CB613) .... H ...... 23 Mystery of Repentance & Confession (FL538) ... H is for Holy: An Orthodox Christian Alphabet L ...... 45 Book (CB019) ...... 26 Lamp to My Feet, A (M13, M13-1, M14) .....3, 9 Happy With God (K16, K20) ...... 1 Learn about Vestments (CR020) ...... 11 Hear Me Prayerbook for Orthodox Teens Lenten Collection Cookbook (GIF800) ...... 55 (YM750) ...... 19, 25, 36, 44 N Lenten Spring, The (FL904) ...... 49 Heaven & Hell: Divine Fire of God’s Love (P72) Nameday Book, The (CB056) ...... 27 ...... 20 Lenten Workbook (FL903) ...... 18, 48 Nativity of Christ, The (CB761) ...... 36 Heaven on Earth: The Divine Liturgy (M09, M10) Let Us Attend (FL605) ...... 17 Nativity Sticker Activity Book (CR610) ...... 37 ...... 3, 46 Let Us Live Orthodoxy, Vol. 1 (CR050) . .16, 17, 48 New Revised Standard Version Bible (BIB005) ..9 Holy Angels, On (FL210) ...... 40 Let’s Take a Walk through Our Orthodox Church New Testament and Psalms for Orthodox Holy Sacraments, The (FL550) ...... 45 (CB011) ...... 6, 12 Christians, Military Edition (BIB010) ...... 9 Holy Week-Easter Service Book (FL900) .....49 Life of Christ, The (CB612) ...... 23 New Testament and Psalms, Orthodox Youth Holy Week and Pascha (CB714) ...... 37, 48 Life of Christ, The: 45 Hands-on Gospel Projects Edition (BIB015) ...... 8 (CR512) ...... 12, 24 Honesty, (M07, M08) ...... 4 Nicene Creed for Young People, The (CB055) ... Life of Jesus Icon Packet (IC100) ...... 15, 54 How the Bible Came to Be (P15) ...... 21 ...... 14, 35 Life of the Theotokos, The (CB611) ...... 23 How to Talk to your Kids About Sex (FL440) Nicholas the Wonderworker, St. (CB726) .....36 ...... 14, 42 Little Daily Wisdom from the Early Church (FL362) ...... 38 Hunger for God (FL537) ...... 45 Littlest Altar Boy, The (CB100) ...... 27 O Lives of the Saints and Major Feast Days (501, O Little Town of Bethlehem (CB733) ...... 17 505) ...... 2 I Of Your Mystical Supper: The Eucharist (M11, Lives of Women Saints in the Orthodox Church, M12) ...... 5, 45 I Go to Church (CR002, CR004) ...... 11 The (FL312) ...... 41 Olive-Wood Crosses...... 57 Icebreakers for Teen Groups (YM500) ....14, 19 Living Our Orthodox Faith CD (K26) ...... 1 On Holy Angels (FL210) ...... 40 Icons ...... 50-54 Lord’s Prayer Coloring Book, The (CB602) ....24 On Living Simply (FL350) ...... 10, 43 Icon Coloring Books (CB634 - CB638) ...... 24 Love Chapter, The (FL321) ...... 10 One Flesh (FL464) ...... 42 Illustrated Life of the Theotokos (CB301) ...... Loving God (211, 215, 220) ...... 1 ...... 6, 12, 35 One Hundred Bible Stories (BIB512) ...... 8, 14 Introducing the Orthodox Church (FL001) ...38 Oratorical Festival Kit (SJ010) ...... 10 Introducing the Orthodox Church Study Guide M Ornaments ...... 57, 58 (FL009) ...... 38 Orthodox Christian Teen Survival Guide Magnets ...... 54 Introduction to the Jesus Prayer (P35) ....20, 43 (YAL200 - YAL210) ...... 18 Making God Real in the Orthodox Christian Orthodox Church, The (FL002) ...... 38 Introduction to Prayer, An (P05) ...... 19, 43, 56 Home (FL453) ...... 41 Orthodox Church: 455 Questions & Answers It’s Easy Being Green (CR060) ...... 41 Making Things Right (CR605 - CR607) ...... 12 It’s Sunday Shall We Go to Church? (CB012) . . 11 (FL015) ...... 15, 40 Me and My World (110, 115, 126, 120) ...... 1 Orthodox Church: The Simple Guide (FL100) Meet the Evangelists (CB355) ...... 34 ...... 38 J Miracle of the Red Egg (CB724) ...... 18 Orthodox Church A to Z, The (FL017) ...... 38 Miracles of Christ Icon Packet (IC102) ....15, 54 Orthodox Faith Series, Vols. I-IV (FL005 - FL008) Jesus (CB110) ...... 26 Morning Oering, The (FL365) ...... 43 ...... 39 Jesus is Alive (CB604) ...... 24 My Baptism (CB499) ...... 29 Orthodox Kindergarten (CB511) ...... 29 Jesus Prayer: A Gift from the Fathers (FL547) ... My Book of Prayers for Home and Church Orthodox Study Bible: NT & Psalms (BIB006-1) ...... 43 (CB501) ...... 25, 44 ...... 9 Jesus Prayer and Me, The (CB507) ...... 24 My Daily Orthodox Prayer Book (FL504) .....44 Orthodox Study Bible: Old and New Testaments Josiah and Julia Go to Church (CB014) ...... 11 My First Hands-On Bible (BIB514) ...... 8 (BIB007) ...... 9 Journey of Marriage in the Orthodox Church, My First Story of Easter (CB700) ...... 37 Orthodox Way, The (FL003) ...... 38 The (FL452, FL452-1) ...... 42 My Forty-Day Blessing Book (FL610) .....27, 45 Orthodoxy and Catholicism (FL203) ...... 39 Journey to the Kingdom (FL627) ...... 40, 47 My Lenten Journey (FL901) ...... 18, 48 Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy (FL011) ...... 40 Our Faith (FL206) ...... 14, 39 Sowing Seeds for Christ (CR003) ...... 11 W X Our Return to God Part I (CR213, CR214) ....13 Speaking to God (FL520) ...... 38, 42 Walk in the Light (YM700) ...... 19, 49 Our Return to God Part II (CR215, CR216) ....13 Special Agents of Christ (CB509) .....19, 25, 35 Way of the Pilgrim, The (FL527) ...... 43 Our Worship (FL205) ...... 15, 45 Spero’s First Orthodox Alphabet Book (CB029) Way of Life, A (CR100) ...... 11 ...... 26 Ways of the Lord (FL231) ...... 38 Spero: Jesus Wants Us To Have Good Manners P (CB028) ...... 26 Welcome to the Orthodox Liturgy (P19) .....20 Starting Over (FL909, FL909-1) ...... 12, 48 What Do You See At Liturgy (CB035) ...... 25 Papa’s Clock: A Child’s Book of Feast Days What Do You Stand For? For Teens (YM651) .... (CR560, CR560-1) ...... 26 Stewardship: Serving in God’s World (M03, M04) ...... 4 ...... 14, 18 Parables of Our Lord (510, 515) ...... 2 Story of Christmas, The (CB706) ...... 36 What Every Orthodox Christian Should Know Pendants & Bookmarks ...... 54 (FL021) ...... 39 Story of Easter, The (CB715-1) ...... 37 Peter Clashes with Anger (CB081) ...... 27 What is an Icon? (CB015) ...... 26 Story of Easter, The (board book) (CB701) ...37 Pictures of God (CB725) ...... 35 What Is the Orthodox Church? (FL201) ...19, 39 Story of Easter Activity Book (CB265) ...... 18 Planner: Orthodox Daily Calendar and Resource What Orthodox Christians Believe (P50) .....21 Guide (CR150) ...... 10, 18 Story of Jesus, The (CB003) ...... 25 What the Orthodox Church Says about Abortion Story of Icons, The (CB016) ...... 35, 41 Playing It Up for Christmas (CR601) ...... 17 (P10) ...... 21 Story of St. Demetrios, The (CB322) ...... 27 Pocket Prayer Book for Orthodox Christians What We See and Do In Church (K01, K05) .... 2 (FL503) ...... 44 Story of the Holy Hierarch Nectarios, the When You Fast (P24) ...... 21 Pop-Up Parables and Other Bible Stories Wonderworker (CB323) ...... 35 Who Is God? Who Am I? Who Are You? (1011, (CR527) ...... 16 Story of the Ten Commandments, The (CB006) 1012) ...... 5 Potamitis: Books for Small Hands (CB328- ...... 26 Wisdom of the Divine Philosophers (FL356) .... CB776) ...... 28, 29 St. Catherine (CB311) ...... 27 ...... 39 Practical Prayer (P29) ...... 20, 43 St. George and the Dragon (CB317) ...... 35 Women of God (FL310) ...... 14, 40 Prayer Cubes ...... 57 St. George and the Dragon (Potamitis) (CB327) Wood Engraved Gifts ...... 55 Prayer Ropes ...... 56 ...... 27 Worship in the Orthodox Church (701, 705) ....4 Prayer Rope, The (FL511) ...... 43 St. Gregory of Nyssa’s Homilies on the Lord’s Prayer (BIB300) ...... 9 Praying the Holy Scriptures (FL509) ...... 44 St. Helen Finds the Cross of Jesus (CB324) ...35 Praying with Icons (FL505) ...... 44 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Kit Y Z Praying the Jesus Prayer (FL506) ...... 44 (SJ010) ...... 10 Year of the Lord (FL611 – FL616) ...... 9 Praying with Mary (FL508) ...... 44 St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (CB726) .....36 Yes! Christouli Loves Me w/CD (CB760) ...22, 26 Preparing for Confession (P02) ...... 20, 46 Yes, the Theotokos Loves Me (CB778) ...... 26 Prosphoro and Artos (FL370) ...... 40, 55 Yiayia and the Prosphoron (CB099) ...... 29 Psalms for Young Children (BIB503) ...... 8 T Youth Ministry Curriculum (YAL020 - 060) ...18 Teacher Certi cation Program ...... 7, 11 Q R Teen Survival Guide (YAL200 - YAL210) ...... 18 Teen Talk (YM901) ...... 57 Reaching for Jesus (N01, N05) ...... 2 Teenage Ten Commandments (810, 805) ..... 4 Rejoicing in One Lord, Jesus Christ (901) ...... 5 Thank You, God! (CB033) ...... 25 Resurrection Service in the Orthodox Church, The (P28) ...... 20, 49 The Orthodox Way (FL003) ...... 38 Revelation in Color (CR249) ...... 15 Thirteen Very Cool Stories and Why Jesus Told Them (CR700) ...... 12 Thirty Steps to Heaven (FL544) ...... 43 This Is My Beloved Son: The Trans guration of S Christ (FL073) ...... 40 Sacraments of the Orthodox Church, The (801, Timeline of Church History, A (P13) ...... 19 805) ...... 4 Treasured Traditions and Customs of the Saints of Our Church Icon Packet (IC101) ...... Orthodox Churches, The (FL022) ...... 42 ...... 15, 54 Treasures of Orthodoxy (FL010) ...... 19 Sharing All Year (210) ...... 11 Twelve Great Feast Days (V20) ...... 7, 12 Sharing God’s World (320, 325) ...... 1 Twelve Great Feast Days VCS, Vols. I-III (V21 - Sixty Minutes: The Monks of Mount Athos DVD V23) ...... 6, 7 (FL088) ...... 43 Sixty Minutes: The Patriarchate DVD (FL086) ...... 22, 41 Small Miracle, A (CB703) ...... 25, 36 Small Paraklesis (FL675) ...... 16, 44 U V So Great a God (CR110 - CR111) ...... 13 Vasilopita Coin (FL850) ...... 47, 55 VCS ...... 6 - 7 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Department of Religious Education 50 Goddard Ave., Brookline, MA 02445

New Textbook Series for Grade 5 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Department of Religious Education Living Our Orthodox Faith ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN curriculum RESOURCE CATALOG The theme of grade 5 is “responding to God” and deepening students’ understanding of God’s covenants with His chosen people, and Choose from three ways to order: His continuing revelation to them. It is also an • Mail: introduction to Church and salvation history. Department of Religious Education 50 Goddard Ave, Brookline, MA 02445 Respond to God in terms of personal faith • Phone: (800) 566-1088 and Christian morality: • Fax: (617) 850-1489 • The Ten Commandments • The teachings of Christ found in the Visit www.religioused.goarch.org: Beatitudes and Parables • Download this catalog & fillable order forms Student zines $2.95 each • The foundations of the Church and • Look for seasonal books & gifts Teacher guides $3.50 each faith, elaborated on in the letters of Binder $5.00 St. Paul • Keep up with new publication announcements See page 1 for item codes • The living Orthodox Christian faith • Find free articles & supplementary resources • Join our listserv & link to the Orthodox Christian Religious Educators facebook group God Calls Us consists of six exible units: • New format, 1. God Calls Us to Faith maximum 2. God Calls Us to Holiness exibility FAITH & LIFE ∙ CLASSROOM RESOURCES 3. God Calls Us to His Kingdom • Hands-on CURRICULUM ∙ VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL 4. God Calls Us to His Church • But there’s still YOUTH MINISTRY ∙ CHILDREN’S BOOKS 5. God Calls Us to Share His Word NEW UNIT! time for stories 6. God Calls Us to Serve BIBLES & BIBLE STUDY ∙ PAMPHLETS MULTIMEDIA ∙ ORATORICAL FESTIVAL CERTIFICATES & AWARDS ∙ ICONS & GIFTS