Challenges in Pastoral Care: Divorce and Remarriage (Excerpt)

Center for Family Care

Discover the truth about myths about divorce through this excerpt of "Challenges in Pastoral Care: Divorce and Remarriage". Read More

Child and Youth Protection

Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is deeply committed to the protection of its children and youth. Those who work with our young people are accountable to God and the community to ensure their safety, well-being, and spiritual formation. As a Church, we must provide a safe and secure environment where young people can grow and mature in the Faith. While we can never eliminate the possibility of abuse or injury, we can take steps to ensure that our programs are as safe as possible. Read More

Clearinghouse of Liturgical Items

Outreach and Evangelism Ministries

The Department of Stewardship, Outreach and Evangelism is working with the parishes to match up those that have with those that need in order to provide basic liturgical items for only the cost of delivery. Read More

Disaster Relief Funds

Department of Philanthropy

Links to encyclicals and relief funds set up by the Department of Philanthropy, as well as the Department's history and mission statement. Read More

Liturgical Guidebook (2017)

National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians

This guide book identifies Sunday hymn changes for the 2017 ecclesiastical year. Read More

Orthodox Christian Teen Survival Guide

Education

Our newest resource, the Orthodox Christian Teen Survival Guide Brochure Series, is now available for free download! Each brochure offers teens the information they need to navigate through tough issues: facts and statistics, the church's response, Q&A's, and resources for more information. Read More

Parish Family Night

Center for Family Care

We live in a fast-paced world that seems to advance technologically by the moment. With a click of a remote control or a mouse, we can access scads of information in very little time. While we have become quite skilled at gathering facts and figures through various forms of media, how much of what we find actually relates to the well-being of our families and, ultimately, our relationship to God? As Orthodox Christians, our understanding of the world should be rooted in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His Church. Read More

Parish Ministry Profiles

Outreach and Evangelism Ministries

Learn about exceptional parish ministries from throughout the Archdiocese of America. Read step-by-step plans for implementation in your own parish. Read More

Parish Renewal, Outreach, and Evangelism: Mission USA!

Outreach and Evangelism Ministries

Learn about the Leadership 100 Home Missions Grant, which exists to support mission parishes throughout the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in their critical first years of existence. Read More

Philadelphia: A Ministry for Orthodox Christian Men

Center for Family Care

A vibrant, active ministry for men broadens a parish’s family of ministries and provides to a key demographic a forum for greater participation in the life of the Church. As an extension of the Center for Family Care, Philadelphia endeavors to promote activity to understand one’s affiliation with the Church as life’s overarching reality—lived out daily. Read More

Planned Giving

Stewardship Ministries

Resources to help your parish with stewardship through planned giving. Includes sample documents such as living wills and giving forms, as well as brochures and posters about giving. Read More

Planning an Event with the Center for Family Care

Ministry Leaders

Are you interested in planning a weekend retreat for families, a day retreat, a parent seminar, or any other gathering? Read More

Presentations and Workshops

Department of Internet Ministries

Staff from the Department of Internet Ministries travel nationally to conduct lectures and presentations on a variety of topics related to the Church’s use of technology and how parishes can use modern technologies effectively as tools for evangelism and outreach. Read More

Resources for Outreach and Evangelism

Outreach and Evangelism Ministries

The Department of Outreach & Evangelism offers relevant resources for both clergy and lay leaders. Guidance is offered in the establishment of mission parishes and grants are sought to support them. In addition, the Department is developing catalog of ministries that are being carried out in Orthodox Christian parishes in America. Read More

Table Prayer Guide

Families

This Table Prayer Guide provides prayers for daily use, for special occasions and needs, and on family topics. It can be used when you pray together as a Family, and personally when you or a family member needs to pray. It also teacher your Family about the importance of frequent prayer, and it guides you in how to pray. Our prayer is that this Guide will help you connect your Family and Church for the greater glory of God and the well-being of His People. Read More

The Journey of Marriage in the Orthodox Church

Center for Family Care

This book invites couples to prepare for their journey together by introducing God's purpose for marriage, some of the challenges they will encounter along the way, and practical advice for preparing together. In simple language, with clear illustrations and couple activities, The Journey of Marriage helps couples explore their own relationship as they consider married life together. Read More

Vacation Church School

Religious Education

The Twelve Great Feasts curriculum is a five-session, half-day program for children ages 5–11 (kindergarten to grade 5). Includes suggestions for adapting Vacation Church School to a parish’s needs, such as alternative schedules and age groupings.

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Youth Ministry Guidelines

Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)

On this page you will find the guidelines for the following Youth Ministry Programs in PDF format. Please note the instructions for printing out these guide booklets before you begin. Read More