
Living A Sacramental Life
A 42-week curriculum exploring the many sacred and holy events in the life of Orthodox Christians. From baptism to faith, from icons to blessings, this curriculum leverages scripture readings, activities, study guides for children in grades K-12 to discover the riches of living a sacramental life.
Lesson are provided in .pdf format via dropbox files for immediate access and use by parishes. The lessons can be purchased individually or as a complete curriculum.
Each weekly lesson includes original content:
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Handouts and activities for students in four grade levels (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
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Study guides for teachers and homeschooling families
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Parent/family discussion guides with topical questions
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Read Me overview resource
Unit 1: Foundations of a Sacramental Life

Introduction: What is a Sacramental Life

A Life of Prayer

The Eucharist

Orthodoxy & Death

Music: In the Midst of the Church

Blessings: Doer of the Work
Unit 2: Physical Sacramental Expressions

Goodness: God Abides in Us

Icons: Images of God

Architecture: A Living Temple

Ordination: Set Apart in Service

Abstinence: Deny the Earthly

People of Peace
Unit 3: Fruits of the Spirit

Faith: All Things Possible

Generosity: Give from the Heart

Confession: Restoration to Life

Trust with Patience

Wisdom: Wise and Innocent

Joy: Sacred Happiness
Unit 4: Godly Celebrating

Godly Feasting

Baptism: Rising in New Life

Monasticism: A Life of Dedication

Fasting: Putting Aside Sin

Blessings: Transformations

Patience: In God's Time
Unit 5: Faith and Works

Generosity: Be Fruitful Always

In the Fear of God

Faithful to the End

Charity: Merciful Like Christ

Diligence with Love

Chrismation: Sealed in the Spirit
Unit 6: Sacramental Relationships

Chastity: Being Passionate

Love as a Christian

Self-Control: A Tempered Self

Free of Judging

Enduring to the End

Marriage: United in Christ
Unit 7: Living a Sacramental Life

Service in Life

Evangelization: Bearing Witness

Kindness: A Thousand Souls

Meekness: Gentleness of Heart

Unction: Mercy and Healing

Conclusion: Living a Sacramental Life
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