Fall / Holy Cross · Week 1

Welcome to Sunday School

Καλώς ήρθατε στο Κατηχητικό

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For younger children (5-6), focus on the vocabulary cards and coloring. For older children (8-10), engage with the discussion questions.

🙏 Opening Prayer

Read the prayer aloud slowly. Have the children repeat each line after you.

Πάτερ ημών, ο εν τοις ουρανοίς.

Pater imon, o en tis ouranis.

Our Father, who art in heaven.

📖 This Week's Story

Welcome to Sunday School! This is a special place where we come together every Sunday to learn about God, our faith, and our Greek heritage. Just like your parents and grandparents did, you will learn beautiful Greek words, hear amazing stories from our tradition, and make wonderful friends. Look around you — this is your church. In Greek, we call it "ekklisia." It's a place where our community gathers to pray, celebrate, and take care of each other. Every Sunday, we'll start with a prayer, learn something new, and have fun together. Who can tell me something they love about coming to church?

Key Phrases

Εκκλησία

Ekklisia

Church

Καλώς ήρθατε

Kalos irthate

Welcome

Προσευχή

Prosefchi

Prayer

📝 Vocabulary

Εκκλησία

Ekklisia

Church

We go to the ekklisia on Sunday.

Θεός

Theos

God

We pray to Theos every day.

Αγάπη

Agapi

Love

God's agapi is everywhere.

🎮 Activity

discussion

Sit in a circle. Ask each child to introduce themselves and share one thing they want to learn this year.

1What is your name?
2What is your favorite thing about church?
3What do you want to learn in Sunday School?

🙏 Closing Prayer

Δόξα σοι, Κύριε. Αμήν.

Doxa si, Kyrie. Amin.

Glory to you, Lord. Amen.

Want your child to learn Greek at home?

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