Classroom Resources for Luke the Evangelist

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K-12 National Sunday School Curriculum

Rooted in Holy Scripture, Orthodox teaching, and the living worship of the Church, the new National Sunday School Curriculum is designed to help every student grow in Christ, fall in love with the Orthodox Faith, and step more fully into the life of their parish.

This is more than a lesson plan. It's a complete toolkit for educators, packed with engaging weekly lessons, rich teaching resources, and flexible materials that can be shaped to fit the needs of any parish, large or small. Spanning five developmental levels from Kindergarten through Grade 12, the curriculum offers a unified scope and sequence that brings Scripture, worship, prayer, the Divine Liturgy, the Sacraments, the lives of the Saints, Church history, Orthodox doctrine, and the everyday practice of the Faith into one seamless journey of formation.

Best of all, every lesson plan and resource is available completely free of charge. Explore, download, and start building faith today at

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• The National Sunday School Curriculum lessons are designed with a generous grant from Leadership 100.

KIDS SUNDAY SERIES

Luke the Evangelist

October 18

Beloved Parents and Religious Educators,

This week, let’s help our children learn that God calls us to share His love and truth with others. In the Gospel, Jesus sends His disciples out to share His message and reminds them that those who listen to them are listening to Him. Let’s teach our children that we can serve Christ by sharing His love through our words and actions. Help them remember that even simple acts of kindness can bring joy to others and reflect the love of God in the world.

TEACHER LESSON PLAN (GRADES 1–5)

STUDENT HANDOUT (GRADES 1–5)

CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO (GRADES 1-5)

Copyright@Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America-DRE in collaboration with Rev. Economos Fr. Dimitrios Tobias and the Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Des Plaines, Illinois

TEACHER LESSON PLAN (GRADES 6–8)

STUDENT HANDOUT (GRADES 6–8)

CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO (GRADES 6-8)

Copyright@Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America-DRE in collaboration with Rev. Economos Fr. Dimitrios Tobias and the Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Des Plaines, Illinois

TEACHER LESSON PLAN (GRADES 9–12)

STUDENT HANDOUT (GRADES 9–12)

CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO (GRADES 9-12)

Copyright@Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America-DRE in collaboration with Rev. Economos Fr. Dimitrios Tobias and the Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Des Plaines, Illinois

Kids Sunday Series is an easy-to-download lesson for religious educators and parents to help children and teens engage children with the Gospel. It can be used by Sunday Schools, Church Vacation Schools, Youth Camps, and Families to help children and teens engage with the Gospel

• These lessons are designed with a generous grant from Leadership 100.

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SUNDAY SERMON SERIES

Sunday of Saint Luke the Evangelist

October 18

This week, find insights about the upcoming Gospel reading, where Jesus sends His disciples to share His message and rejoices in the Father’s revelation of divine truth. What does Christ mean when He says that those who listen to His disciples are listening to Him? What does this teach us about our calling to share the Gospel? How can we approach our service to God with humility and rejoice in the salvation He offers us?

SUNDAY SERMON SERIES is an easy-to-download weekly sermon for clergy, educators, and faithful on the Sunday Gospels with insights and analyses about the readings.