Orthodox basics

This section contains resources that explore fundamental themes in the Orthodox tradition and life.

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Orthodox fasting

Background information and activities about Orthodox fasting.

Resources on Holy Communion and the Proskomide service.

Everything you need to teach young Orthodox children about Great Lent.

Printables and activities to coordinate with Week 6 of Great Lent at the blog Tending the Garden of our Hearts.

A soft fabric educational resource to help young children learn about the preparation of the Holy Gifts.

Teaching young Orthodox Christian children about the Gospels and the four Evangelists.

Video, activities and background for teaching about holy icons.

A wall-hanging calendar to count down the weeks of Great Lent.

Educational resources to help teach young Orthodox Christian children about the Holy Cross.

Activities and suggestions for teaching about kindness, based on the Gospel reading of the second Sunday of Luke.

A collection of teaching material for the Orthodox Great Lent.

Introducing the seven Holy Mysteries of the Orthodox Church.

A lapbook to help teach about the Sundays of Great Lent.

Activities and background to help teach about the Mystery of Holy Baptism.

Activities and background to help teach about the Mystery of Holy Chrismation.

Teaching about sin and Holy Confession in the the Orthodox Church.

A lesson plan and teaching resources on the Mystery of Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church.