Any and all events sponsored by Saint Luke's Sunday School can be found on this page. Information and times of Sunday School events can also be found here. If there is anything not listed or that you would like to see please feel free to e-mail us at stlukess@gmail.com

Sunday School catechism classes will commence on September 11, 2011, which is the first Sunday after Labor Day. Please have your children arrive at Church no later than 10 AM so that they can hear the Epistle, Gospel, and Father’s sermonette.

Sunday School Registration will take place in the Educational and Cultural Center on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Forms will be in the August and September Epistle, and will also be available on Registration Sunday. All families MUST register this year whether they have previously registered or not. DO NOT mail any forms to the Church. Please hold all forms and turn them in on Registration Sunday. There will be tables set up with volunteers available to answer any questions you may have.

Immediately following his sermonette, Father will offer his blessings to Sunday School students for the beginning of the new school year.

On October 23, 2011 parents and grandparents are invited to come to Sunday School classes with students. This will provide an opportunity for them to meet the teachers and visit the different classrooms. Copies of the official Archdiocesan Curriculum that details the topics that each class covers will be available outside the Sunday School office for anyone who would like to have a copy. Teachers may also offer additional information about the individual goals for their class. Our staff is looking forward to meeting you and discussing any questions or concerns that you may have.

Saint Luke Church is blessed with an amazing Sunday School staff. Our teachers share their knowledge of their Orthodox faith and HYPERLINK "http://www.ehow.com/info_8247355_characteristics-sunday-school-teacher.html"help our children learn it every Sunday. They are individuals who not only love to learn, but also desire to share that learning with our children. Our teachers know God's love on a personal basis and desire that their students come to know Jesus Christ in a personal way as well. They make their Sunday School lessons relevant by taking the Biblical lesson, understanding the underlying principle and teaching that principle in a way that students can apply it to their everyday lives. Our teachers help students to focus their curiosity, energy and enthusiasm into a deeper understanding of the Church’s teachings. Our teachers spend endless hours preparing lessons to teach our children their Orthodox faith.
In appreciation and acknowledgement for the love and dedication that they give to our children all year long, we will take a few minutes during the Liturgy to introduce and recognize our Sunday School teachers and say thank you.

In addition to the copy of the schedule in this handbook, you can always access the calendar and other pertinent Sunday School information on the Sunday School homepage, and also on the Church’s homepage under “2011 Calendar of Events”. If class is cancelled due to inclement weather, we will send an email out on Sunday morning by 8 AM.

Preparation for the Oratorical Festival begins in early January. The festival is for grades 7-12 and is split into two divisions: the junior division (grades 7-9) and the senior division (grades 10-12). The Oratorical Festival provides students an opportunity to explore aspects of our Orthodox faith. Each student is responsible for writing a speech that is presented at their own church first as part of a local competition. If the student wins, they must be prepared to move onto the regional, diocesan, and even national level depending on their success. The Oratorical Festival is a commitment that requires a good deal of work but is an extremely worthwhile task. It teaches students research skills, public speaking, as well as knowledge of their faith. The competition also presents opportunities for an education scholarship. If you would like to read further information, please explore the following link:

Greek Orthodox Archdioces of America

Sunday of Orthodoxy: Sunday of Orthodoxy will be celebrated this year on March 4, 2012. All Sunday School students will participate in a procession around the Church holding Holy Icons depicting Christ, the Theotokos and all of those saints who have walked the Christian life before us. We rejoice in the Icons that bring God and His Saints into our lives, and give us a glimpse into heaven on Earth. We celebrate the return of the Holy Icons to the Church and begin the Lenten season remembering our Holy Orthodox faith which guides us towards our relationship with Christ. On this Sunday, students are asked to bring an icon from home so that they can take part in the procession.

Lenten Readers: Throughout the Lenten season, students will be asked to read Psalms and prayers at Lenten services. This is a wonderful way to make our children active participants in the Orthodox faith and to embrace the true spirit of Lent. Signups for readings will take place the Sunday prior to the first Sunday of Lent and continue throughout the Lenten season.