Celebrate the Nativity of the Theotokos (September 8) with this joyful 5-day festal study, inviting children to explore the life of the Mother of God from her miraculous conception to her birth and early years in the temple.
Inside You’ll Find:
Lessons on:
•The story of Saints Joachim and Anna
•God’s preparation for the birth of the Theotokos
•The significance of Mary’s birth in salvation history
•The Theotokos’ time in the temple
•Her icon and hymnography
Activities include:
•Theotokos icon coloring page
•Throw a Birthday Party!
•Preparing for Divine Liturgy as a family
•Learning and singing the Troparion for the feast
Recipes include:
•“Queen of Heaven” cupcakes
•Blueberry Yogurt Bites
•Blueberry Muffins
•Birthday Cake
•Blue Milk
(Each recipe includes optional gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free adjustments for liturgical or dietary needs.)
Includes both Old and New Calendar date guidance
Celebrate the Nativity of the Theotokos (September 8) with this joyful 5-day festal study, inviting children to explore the life of the Mother of God from her miraculous conception to her birth and early years in the temple.
Inside You’ll Find:
Lessons on:
•The story of Saints Joachim and Anna
•God’s preparation for the birth of the Theotokos
•The significance of Mary’s birth in salvation history
•The Theotokos’ time in the temple
•Her icon and hymnography
Activities include:
•Theotokos icon coloring page
•Throw a Birthday Party!
•Preparing for Divine Liturgy as a family
•Learning and singing the Troparion for the feast
Recipes include:
•“Queen of Heaven” cupcakes
•Blueberry Yogurt Bites
•Blueberry Muffins
•Birthday Cake
•Blue Milk
(Each recipe includes optional gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free adjustments for liturgical or dietary needs.)
Includes both Old and New Calendar date guidance
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