The Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
319 East 74th Street • New York, NY 10021 • TEL: (212) 288-3215 • FAX: (212) 288-5876
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Sunday School

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ".

The Cathedral Sunday School is designed to teach children traditional values and their Orthodox Faith. Classes are held every Sunday under the capable direction of an experienced volunteer staff of interested adults.

The Sunday school begins with a nursery program at 40 days old, but must be accompanied by a parent. These young children are introduced to the Bible through fun activities like coloring, music and picture books and group projects during special holidays. Classes are offered for those up to 18 years old and the curriculum includes Bible study, catechism and church history.

Parents are encouraged to bring their children to classes which begin in the Church undercroft at 11:00a.m. There is a Communion breakfast once a month when the students attend the Divine Liturgy. After receiving communion children proceed to breakfast and special discussions. We are most fortunate to be blessed with bright, loving children who are enthusiastic in learning and sharing about Jesus Christ and the Orthodox faith.

For further information please contact Mrs. Effie Doscas Butler via email
or call (212) 212-292-6432 / (917) 836-0149 .

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Sunday School Schedule 2005-2006


Date

Occasion

September 11th

Sunday School Registration

September 18th

Sunday School Classes Begin & Registration

September 25th

Sunday School Classes

October 02nd

First Communion Breakfast

October 09th

Sunday School Classes

October 16th

Sunday School Classes

October 23rd

Sunday School Classes

October 30th

Sunday School Classes

November 06th

COMMUNION BREAKFAST

November 13th

Sunday School Classes

November 20th

Sunday School Classes

November 27th

Sunday School Classes

December 04th

COMMUNION BREAKFAST

December 11th

Sunday School-Christmas Party

December 18th

Sunday School-Christmas Pageant

December 25th

Christmas Day

January 1st

New Years Day

January 08th

Sunday School Classes Vassilopita

January 15th

Sunday School Classes

January 22nd

Sunday School Classes

January 29th

Sunday School Classes

February 05th

COMMUNION BREAKFAST

February 12th

Sunday School Classes Valentine Day Project and Party

February 19th

Sunday School Classes

February 26th

Sunday School Classes

March 05th

COMMUNION BREAKFAST

March 12th

Sunday School Classes

March 19th

Sunday School Classes

March 26th

Sunday School Classes

April 02nd

COMMUNION BREAKFAST – PALM SUNDAY

April 09th

No Classes – EASTER SUNDAY

April 16th

Sunday School Classes

April 23rd

Sunday School Classes

April 30th

Sunday School Classes

May 07th

COMMUNION BREAKFAST

May 14th

Sunday School Classes

May 21st

Sunday School Classes

May 28th

Sunday School Classes

June 04th

COMMUNION BREAKFAST

June 11th

Last Day of Classes & Graduation


 

Holy Communion Procedure

The Sacrament (Mysterion) of Holy Communion is the most important act in the Orthodox Church.  We receive Holy Communion during the Divine liturgy, Sundays and certain Holy Days.

PREPARATION for Holy Communion should include prayers, fasting, acts of sincere faith and Christian love.  We should ask for God's forgiveness in our prayers and seek the forgiveness of our parents, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.  We should also forgive others if they have offended us in any way.

FASTING before Holy Communion should include abstaining from meat and dairy products.  The children's parents should guide them in this.  However on the morning of Communion no food or drink is allowed.  Spend a few minutes in contemplating the value, meaning and importance of Holy Communion.


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