Love is the basis of this program. The Children are guided to recognize the gift of love through familiar experiences at home, on the playground ,and in church. They are introduced to love, joy, prayer, feast days, saints, icons, scripture and the love of Jesus. Worksheets, visuals, picture books, activities and projects add richness to the preschool program.

The main theme of the kindergarten program is Joy through God's Love. The kindergartners are introduced to basic church teachings, aspects of worship, and Scripture. They learn to experience God's gift of joy and to feel a sense of trust and well- being. Worksheets, visuals, activities, songs, and picture books add variety to the kindergarten program. The special class projects for this class are the family altar and its furnishings as well as the memorization of the Lord's Prayer.

The focus of Grade One is on Creation as God's gift. Through daily experiences of God's world the first graders realize that God is real, loving, and caring. Prayer, worship, service to others, and thanksgiving are vehicles which the first graders use as an expression of faith in God. A variety of activities, projects, visuals, picture books and songs are used to reinforce the classroom teaching. Special emphasis is placed on the story of Noah's Ark.

Grade Two concentrates on the theme of Loving God. Children will learn the importance of loving God, respecting other people, taking care of the environment and understanding the difference between right and wrong. Worksheets, activities, songs, visuals, projects and videos are used to enhance the program. Special emphasis is placed on the life of Joseph, the Old Testament hero.

In Grade Three, the emphasis is on Sharing based on the life of the Church. Third grade students will be inspired to be caring, sharing individuals through the examples of Jesus. Students will be made aware that the New Life received from Christ is shared with others within the Church through the power of the Holy Spirit. Students will engage in activities and projects which will enhance their knowledge of the Life of Moses and other Old Testament heroes.

Learning to use the Bible is an important goal for fourth graders. The focus will be onthe study of the life and teachings of Christ and how they relate to Christian living. The role of free will in personal choices and the life of the Old Testament prophet JONAH, will be emphasized. Bible-based activities, projects and video will be used to reinforce the concepts taught.

Fifth graders will concentrate on the stories of the heroes of the Faith who have responded to God's call. Students will learn to respond to God through their examples. Also, students will learn to apply Jesus' parables to daily living. Skits and special projects will be used to make the saints come alive.

Sixth graders will receive an overview of the teaching of the early Christian Church with an emphasis on their application to modern life.  Activities and service projects will enable the students to practice Christian stewardship.  Students, in the class, are actively involved in making Kolyva, Prosforo, Vasilopeta, Scripture Cake, etc.

Students will examine the origin of the Holy Mysteries in Scripture.  Emphasis will be on the Divine Liturgy.  Discussion on social/moral/religious topics of interest to Middle School students will be held.

Students will be helped to address the many moral choices confronting teens today using the revealed Word of God and the teachings of the Orthodox Church as guidelines.

Great Shepherd
of our souls and bodies,
from age to age You have led Your people
in the paths of righteousness and truth
for Your own Name's sake.
Throughout the years of our lives
You have guided us faithfull
into green pastures and beside still waters
and restored our souls.
Through the blood of Your eternal covenant
You furnish us with every good thing
in order that we may accomplish Your will
and do that which is pleasing in Your Sight.
Our cup of blessing runs over.
Even in the valley of the shadow of death,
You are with us there, to find us, to rescue us,
and to restore us to Your flock once more.
Grant to us also,
Good Shepherd of our lives,
in the year and the millenium that lie ahead,
that Your sheep throughout the world
may hear Your voice and follow You,
so that as one flock under our One Shepherd
we may glorify You,
with Your Father and Holy Spirit,
Amen.

------- Archbishop Demetrios -------