Advent and Nativity Resources
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Useful tools for Advent and Nativity ministry.
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Listen, Learn, Share: The Feast of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker December 6Our Holy Father Nicholas, emulator of the Apostles and ardent imitator of the Lord Jesus Christ, appears as a living pillar of the Church, zealous in defense of the faith and a model of pastoral solicitude for holy bishops. Learn More» |
Listen, Learn, Share: The Feast of the Nativity of Jesus Christ December 25The Feast of the Nativity of Jesus is one of the most joyful days of the Orthodox Church. It ranks next to the greatest holiday, the Resurrection of Jesus. The Feast of the Birth of Jesus is also known as the "Incarnation of Christ." Learn More» |
Listen, Learn, Share: The Feast of Saint Basil the Great January 1Saint Basil the Great was born in the year 329 in Caesarea of Cappadocia, to a family renowned for their learning and holiness. Learn More» |
Outreach and Evangelism "The traditional Orthodox icon of the Nativity tells us what the Bible tells us, and does so in a very clear, vivid, effective manner, by means of forms and colors." - Constantine Cavarnos Guide to Byzantine Iconography Learn More» |
Religious Education: For Unto Us A Child Is Born Unwrap the story of Christ's birth to reveal the fullness of the Incarnation behind the "Christmas story" of pageants. This full-color zine from the Department of Religious Education begins with the Annunciation and then follows the seasonal calendar through the Nativity, Theophany and the Presentation of the Lord. Learn More» |
Religious Education: The Tree of Jesse A Traditional Lesson Plan for Home, Groups, or Church SchoolDuring each of the four weeks before Christmas (i.e., Advent), study one Old Testament sign of Jesus and two ancestors of Jesus; see the chart on the following for the progression. Learn More» |
Religious Education: Let Us Live Orthodoxy These are not mere craft books: Let Us Live Orthodoxy is a hands-on approach that leads young people to understand and respect the traditions of the Church, enabling them to actively include these traditions in their lives. These sessions include discussions to prompt questions that might otherwise lie dormant. Learn More» |
Center for Family Care: Family Night Discussion - 'I Am King' More than 2,000 years ago, our King was born in the most humble of all circumstances, an event that changed the world. Many are followers, but how many truly worship and obey our Heavenly King? This discussion helps families understand that Jesus Christ is the King of our lives. Download This Discussion» |
| Center for Family Care: A Collection of Nativity ArticlesThe Center for Family Care offers this collection of Nativity articles from its Family Connections section of the Orthodox Observer. Download These Articles» |
Office of Parish Development: Giving Resources What can we give back? Consider engaging parishioners to think about what gifts we have received from God--our Orthodox faith, health, family, professional successes, etc. This poster can be used in efforts to increase giving, to enhance religious education, or for other ministry purposes. Download the Christmas-Themed Poster» |
Downloadable Graphics These graphics are available for free from the Department of Internet Ministries and may be used on your parish, metropolis, diocese, organization, or ministry website. View the Graphics Library» |
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Religious Education: 2012 Christmas Catalog Celebrate the Nativity season with NEW Orthodox Christian gifts and resources available from the DRE. Gift packages for students, story books and activities for children, and Christmas tree ornaments! View the Catalog» |
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Daily Readings App for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch This Christmas share the Word of God with your loved ones with the Daily Readings App! Give the gift of an easy way to access the day's Scripture readings, saints, and fasting guidelines as prescribed by the Lectionary of the Greek Orthodox Church. Begin Shopping» |
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Celebrate God's Gift to the world with gifts from the Orthodox Marketplace! The Orthodox Marketplace always features a wide variety of Nativity greeting cards, childrens' books, music, and much more for this Christmas Season!Additional Orthodox Resources
Antiochian Archdiocese: Nativity Resources "What is the True Meaning of Christmas?" Orthodox Christians ask this question along with everyone else, but our answers might be different. This website provides food for thought and for the spirit throughout the fast, and a feast of good words as we celebrate the Feast of the Word's Birth in the Flesh. Visit This Site» |
Ancient Faith Radio: God Is With Us! "God is with us! Understand all ye nations and submit yourselves, for God is with us!" Ancient Faith Radio is collecting episodes from our large family of podcasts that will help make the Nativity season a truly joyful experience. Listen Now» |
