LITTLECROSS BOOKS
Orthodox Christian Books For Children
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Our goal is create new Orthodox Christian Education materials that can be used for church schools, Orthodox schools, or home schools.
Starting Over- Third Edition
This newest edition of the First Confession Program is recommended for children aged 7-10 years old to help prepare them for the sacrament of confession. It can be used with any church school or homeschool program. There are 7 complete lessons that teach the concepts of sin, temptation, and God's loving forgiveness. The lessons are sequenced to explain each part of the sacrament of confession, as it relates to the above concepts. This edition contains all new lessons, activities, and illustrations. Some of the illustrations are in full color.
Starting Over Teacher Guide- Third Edition
The teacher guide offers lesson objectives, additional activities and suggestions. It includes a parent letter, and a sample invitation for first confession celebrations.
Papa's Clock
This feast day book uses a story line to teach the feast days. It can be used for grades 1-5. The book includes the 12 major feast days of the Orthodox Church and Pascha. Children will love hearing about the characters, Jacob and Olivia, and their weekend with their grandfather, while gaining a deeper understanding of the feasts. There is a teacher guide which is sold separately.
Luke and Anna Learn Confession and Communion
Follow friends Luke and Anna as they begin second grade and experience their first Confession in the Orthodox Church. Told in rhyme with 10 pages of colorful, eye-catching illustrations, they begin to understand the importance of preparing before Communion in this adorable picture book. Check out the back cover for ideas on how to enhance the story in your home and/or classroom. This is the first book in a series about the seven Sacraments.