Department of
Christian Education

The Department of Christian Education works in cooperation with the Orthodox Christian Education Commission [OCEC], a pan-Orthodox agency under the auspices of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas [SCOBA].

Saints of North America - An Activity Book for Orthodox Children and Parents

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The DCE welcomes your input and comments. We invite you to Contact Us to ask questions or offer comments and suggestions for further educational projects. We are here to serve you as educators in Christ's Holy Church, and hope to be of service where needed.

The DCE Presents
In The Beginning...
Christian Education Conference

April 12, 2008
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
Portland, OR

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Resources For Every Situation

Complete Units

Supplemental Materials

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FOCUS Units ~ In a new, easy to use lesson plan format. Written at 5 levels covering Pre-school through adult.

122 Lessons

Mini Units ~ Units of one or two lessons on special topics or for all parish education sessions. Topics include Mission, Repentance and this year's OCAY theme - Champions of Faith.

15 Mini Units

Teacher Resources ~ Activities, articles, handouts and music can be found under Teacher Resources.

182 Resources

Serving with the blessing and guidance of Metropolitan HERMAN
and The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America,
the DCE is sponsored by the Fellowship of Orthodox Stewards (FOS).