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.
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
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Syllabus of the 42-Week Curriculum
Samples of a typical weekly lesson
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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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