One Year with the Divine Liturgy

by Jennifer Hock, illustrated by Kaitlin Gallimore

One Year with the Divine Liturgy is an all-in-one curriculum for Orthodox Christian churches, homes, and schools. Split in twenty-nine lessons, your students will learn what’s happening, why, and how to best prepare and engage in the very heart of our Faith—communion with Christ. Each lesson is split into three age groups to accommodate ages 5–18, with more developed lesson plans for the older students and age-appropriate activities to allow the use of one curriculum for all ages. The lessons are designed for both inexperienced and veteran teachers.

Though we attend the Divine Liturgy every week, there is much to learn about this amazing service that brings us face-to-face with Christ. Knowing the history of the elements and understanding the theological references builds in us more awe, love, and joy for both God and our neighbor. One Year with the Divine Liturgy is written from an Orthodox Christian perspective and has already been used successfully in Sunday school settings. It is accompanied by iconographic illustrations that help inform each of the lessons and activities. We pray that this curriculum helps you and your students expand your participation in and knowledge of the Divine Liturgy and allows you to incorporate what you’ve learned into your daily life as you continue to shine the Light of Christ.