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HOPE
HELLENIC ORTHODOX PRIMARY EDUCATION
WHO IT SERVES?
The HOPE is the ministry to Kindergarten through 2nd grade children
of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Since HOPE is a ministry,
the orientation and implementation of the program should reflect
the Orthodox Christian Faith, Tradition and Life.
The mission and goal of the HOPE ministry is to lead our children
in to experiencing the Holy Orthodox Faith. By developing a personal
relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and becoming
active sacramental members of the living church, our children will
be equipped with tools necessary to assist them in their journey
toward salvation. By laying a foundation of faith at this age, the
young people will have something that will guide and strengthen
them through life.
IDEAS FOR FUTURE WEB PAGE
This page will be for HOPE age young people to visit. We hope that
this page will help them to learn more about their faith. Ideas
that we currently are considering for this section are:
• Web Books: Short bible stories or saint stories with illustrations
• Sing a Hymn: Learn about Church Hymns
• Paint an Icon: Children learn about icons and can paint one
• Faith in Action: Monthly challenge for young people to do
• In their words: Children can submit poem, drawings and stories
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JOY
JUNIOR ORTHODOX YOUTH
WHO IT SERVES?
The Junior Orthodox Youth, or JOY, is the ministry to 3rd through
6th grade children of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Since JOY is a ministry, the orientation and implementation of the
program should reflect the Orthodox Christian Faith, Tradition and
Life.
The mission and goal of the JOY ministry is to lead our young people
into experiencing the Holy Orthodox Faith. By developing a personal
relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and becoming
active sacramental members of the living church, our young people
will be equipped with tools necessary to assist them in their journey
toward salvation. By laying a foundation of faith at this age, the
young people will have something that will guide and strengthen
them as they progress into junior high and high school.
IDEAS FOR FUTURE WEB PAGE
This page will be for JOY age young people to visit. We hope that
this page will help them to learn more about their faith. Ideas
that we currently are considering for this section are:
- Ask Father: Children can submit questions
- Media Review: Reviews on current age appropriate movies, music
and television
- In Their Words: Children can submit poems, articles, stories
- Weekly Story of Faith: List Server
- Paint an Icon: Children learn about icons and can paint them
- Faith in Action: Monthly challenge for young people to do
- Sing a Hymn: Learn about the Church Hymns
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GOYA
GREEK ORTHODOX YOUTH OF AMERICA
WHAT IS GOYA?
The Greek Orthodox Youth of America, or GOYA, is the ministry to
teenagers of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Since GOYA
is ministry, the orientation and implementation of the program should
reflect the Orthodox Christian Faith, Tradition and Life.
GOYA is ministry to junior high and high school grade Orthodox
Christian teenagers. Teenagers should be in seventh through twelfth
grades to participate. It is recommended that GOYA ministry be divided
into two distinct groups, the junior high GOYA ministry and the
high school GOYA ministry.
MISSION AND GOAL OF GOYA MINISTRY
The mission and goal of GOYA ministry is to lead our young people
into experiencing the Holy Orthodox Faith. By developing a personal
relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and becoming
active sacramental members of the living Church, our young people
will be equipped with tools necessary to assist them in their journey
toward salvation.
GOYA GUIDELINES
IDEAS FOR FUTURE WEB PAGE
This page will be for GOYA age young people to visit. We hope that
this page will help them to learn more about their faith. Ideas
that we are currently considering for this section are:
- Ask Father: Teens can submit questions
- Media Review: Reviews on current movies, music and television
- In Their Words: Teens submit articles
- Weekly Inspiration: list server
- Sound Off: Teens discuss current issues on bulletin board
- Faith in Action: Monthly challenge for young people to do
- Sing a Hymn: Learn to Sing Byzantine Hymns
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YAL
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
WHAT IS YAL?
LINKS
Young Adult League Website (YAL)
www.yal.org
Orthodox Christian Fellowship Website (OCF)
www.ocf.net
National YAL Conference conference.yal.org
NATIONAL YOUNG ADULT LEAGUE BOARD
The National YAL Board is comprised of two young adult representatives
from each Diocese, Diocese Directors of Youth and Young Adult Ministries
and representatives from various institutions of our Archdiocese.
This board meets bi-annually to govern and oversee the national
YAL movement throughout our Archdiocese. With great emphasis placed
on the annual national conference, service projects and fundraising
efforts, the board works diligently to spread the Gospel of our
Lord.
YOUNG ADULT LEAGUE CONFERENCE
An annual Conference (Independence Day Weekend) that
brings together hundreds of Young Adults ages 18-35. These young
adults experience their Orthodox Faith through Worship, Service,
Witness and Fellowship.
Youth Worker Training
The National Department offers in depth training
for Youth Workers, parents and teenage leaders on parish, regional
and the Metropolitan level. Training is available on the following
topics:
How to start a JOY, GOYA, YAL Ministry
Orthodox Youth Ministry
Building Bridges
Relational Ministry
Nuts and Bolts of Youth Ministry
Drugs and Alcohol
Counseling Teenagers
Teaching Abstinence
Family Ministry
Creative Teaching
National Conferences Sponsored
Real Break
Sponsored by OCF,
Real Break
allows college age students to participate in short term mission
trips during their Spring Break. For the year 2002, the trips include
Guatemala, Mexico, New York (Saint
Basil’s Academy) and San Francisco (Saint
Raphael House).
College Conference
Sponsored by OCF,
hundreds of college students gather at the Antiochian Village and
St. Nicholas Ranch for a week of Christian fellowship and education.
The conference is available to college students and young adults.
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