Fathers and Mothers: Go and lead your child by the hand into the Church."
- St. John Chrysostom
Pre-School & Lower Elementary Paschal Cycle Workbook
(Pre-Lent though Pentecost)
Download the Free PDF here
Our parish of St. Mary Magdalene in Fenton, MI has compiled this workbook for preschoolers and lower elementary students. This workbook covers the 2021 Paschal season from the start of Pre-Lent (2/14/21 Zacchaeus Sunday) through Pentecost (6/20/21). This includes pages for parent to explain the cycle to the children, coloring pages for each Sunday and Holy Week, and short writing reflections.
Note: there are a few items that are specific to the parish (such as memorial Saturday schedules), but overall this workbook can be adapted to ALL parishes.
Note: there are a few items that are specific to the parish (such as memorial Saturday schedules), but overall this workbook can be adapted to ALL parishes.
Online Resources for Children & Parents
The Orthodox Church in America's Department of Christian Education
OrthodoxPebbles.com Orthodox Bible Lessons and Projects
'Let us Attend' - Sunday's Gospels for Children by the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
Let us Attend Podcast (ancientfaith.com)
Orthodox Christian Network- Youth & Young Adult Programs
Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting
OrthodoxPebbles.com Orthodox Bible Lessons and Projects
'Let us Attend' - Sunday's Gospels for Children by the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
Let us Attend Podcast (ancientfaith.com)
Orthodox Christian Network- Youth & Young Adult Programs
Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting
Articles & Podcasts for Parents
Children and the Divine Liturgy (oca.org)
Raising Saints Podcast Series (ancientfaith.com)
Family Insight Podcast Series (ocn.net)
The Christian Family: Some Beginning Reflections (oca.org)
Reinforcing Religious Education In Family Life (oca.org)
Nourishing Children in Christ (oca.org)
"I Teach Children How To Manage Conflicts" (oca.org)
Talking To Children About God (oca.org)
Talking To Children About Death (oca.org)
Orthodox Home Schooling (oca.org)
Spiritual Aspects of Fatherhood (oca.org)
Raising Saints Podcast Series (ancientfaith.com)
Family Insight Podcast Series (ocn.net)
The Christian Family: Some Beginning Reflections (oca.org)
Reinforcing Religious Education In Family Life (oca.org)
Nourishing Children in Christ (oca.org)
"I Teach Children How To Manage Conflicts" (oca.org)
Talking To Children About God (oca.org)
Talking To Children About Death (oca.org)
Orthodox Home Schooling (oca.org)
Spiritual Aspects of Fatherhood (oca.org)
Articles & Podcast for Children
Admitting When We Are Wrong (ocn.net)
When Does Your Service to the Church Begin? (ocn.net)
Readings from Under the Grapevine -Inspirational Stories for Children of All Ages Podcast (ancientfaith.com)
When Does Your Service to the Church Begin? (ocn.net)
Readings from Under the Grapevine -Inspirational Stories for Children of All Ages Podcast (ancientfaith.com)
Resources for Helping Kids in Crisis (oca.org)
August's Video of the Month
Orthodox Pebbles - Preparing the Gifts