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DCE Home / Mini Units
Mini Units
General Mini Units
Working in conjunction with the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, the Department of Christian Education constructs mini units of study based upon timely pertinent subjects, conducive to parish-wide involvement and national interest. General Mini units include yearly themes provided by the Holy Synod of Bishops as well as mission, seminary, and charity appeals. These age leveled units can run from several weeks to a year's worth of short, ongoing lessons, depending upon need and teacher discretion.
We Worship God (Coloring Book) - New !Fr. John Kivko, Fr. Joseph Pistey & Fr. John Matusiak WE WORSHIP GOD coloring book available for download and printing. The information in this booklet is valuable and useful for teachers and students, though some of the illustrations are dated. We suggest you use the good information and the pictures of liturgical items, and meanwhile enjoy the bow tie! |
Defenders of the FaithThe OCAY theme for this year is “Defenders of the Faith.” The following lessons, based on this theme, are intended as supplements to regular Church School sessions, and may be used at any time that is convenient for your particular parish situation and schedule. |
Lenten Read-a-Thon - Featured Activity !The Lenten Read-a-Thon was developed at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church in New Haven, Connecticut. Children and adults work together to keep each other "on track" during Great Lent with a reading program. |
Laborers For His Harvest 2006 Mission Lesson Plans developed by OCMC Study the missiological themes of Matthew 9:35-38, Luke 10:1-3 and John 4:35. Introduce the thought that many people are called to be Missionaries. |
Our Church and the Future - NEW!The OCAY theme for 2006 is “Our Church and the Future.” The following lessons, based on this theme, are intended as supplements to regular Church School sessions, and may be used at any time that is convenient for your particular parish situation and schedule. |
Saints of South CanaanThe Saints of South Canaan is a mini unit, based on activities designed for the 100th anniversary of St. Tikhon Monastery, the oldest Orthodox monastery in the United States. The additional activities will also enrich and enhance the unit. This unit can also be utilized for Vacation Church School, or special church school activities. The lessons are designed for 1 to 2 sessions, with activities for 2 more sessions: |
Sharing the Good News: Orthodox Christian MissionEducational materials for children of various ages and parents in connection with the annual appeal for Orthodox Church in America Missions Appeal. |
Responding to God's Gifts: Orthodox Christian StewardshipEducational materials for children of various ages and parents in connection with the annual appeal for the Fellowship of Orthodox Stewards (FOS). |
I Have Sent Them Into the World: The Church's Ordained MinistriesLesson plans and family discussion sheet for all ages about the Orthodox Church's main ordained ministries and the studies which take place at seminary connecting with the Orthodox Church in America's Seminary Appeal each June. |
Champions of FaithChampions of Faith, two Christian education sessions written on the Orthodox Church in America's Youth theme. These lessons are intended as a supplement to your regular church school curriculum. The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America encourages their use. The theme is intended to be a unifying principle for the youth in the church. This theme is particularly important during the school age years when young people seek models, mentors, heroes and champions. |
Love Thy Neighbor: Orthodox Christian Acts of CharityLesson plans and family discussion sheet for all ages about the Orthodox Christian understanding of charity to be utilized in connecting with the Orthodox Church in America's Charity Appeal each November. |
Let Your Light So ShineThe OCAY Theme is intended to be a unifying principle for the youth of the OCA. These lessons are intended to supplement your regular church school curriculum. |
All-Parish Education Sessions
It is important that our children know that everyone at the church, young children, teens and even parents are always learning more about the church and about God. One way to develop this insight is an All Parish Education session.
All-Parish Education Sessions offer more presentation than hands on crafts and traditional teaching. The following is a list of topics and related discussion questsions which can be used to develope your own All- Parish Education Session. These can be done after the Liturgy on Sunday or at any other convenient time in your parish (e.g. Saturday after Vespers, Friday evening).The topics are only limited to your creativity.
EvangelismAn All-Parish Education Session centered on the theme Evangelism. Sample Timeline, Discussion Questions and Example Groupings used for this activity are included. |
Repentance & ForgivenessAn All-Parish Education Session centered on the theme Repentance & Forgiveness. Sample Timeline, Discussion Questions and Example Groupings used for this activity are included. |
