Orthodox Commonplace Book Kit
Check out this brand new product:
Orthodox Commonplace Book Kit by Family Chotki
Watch my unboxing video on Instagram to get a better idea of how to use this kit and journal
“Do you have a notebook for taking down quotes from Holy Fathers in your reading? Do you always have a book of Holy Fathers that you are reading, and can turn to in a moment of gloom? Start now - this is essential.”
~Fr. Seraphim Rose to Fr. Alexei Young in Letters from Fr. Seraphim, pg. 143
I've been craving to spend more time with the Lord this year, and I came across @familychotki Orthodox Commonplace book kit and instantly fell in love 🥰 I’m new to Commonplace books, but there is a whole history to this practice. As a former scrapbooker, I was so intrigued to begin using this journal!
The habit of keeping an OCB has many benefits…
✨Overcome Forgetfulness
✨Authentic Engagement with Your Faith
✨A Life-Long Attentive Habit
✨Fortifies Your Family Church
✨Screen-Free Quality Activity
I also love that the box is the storage box to keep all of your OCB items neatly together in one container.
Study Journals:
-Content for ALL ages, from parent to child
-Custom thought provoking illustrations to help visual learners and younger children
-Several layers topics: from basic overview to in-depth discussions
-Casual and conversational tone
-A coordinated online Resource Library to dive deeper
-Support parents in building a spiritually rich and authentic Orthodox Christian family church
-Usable during the Great Feasts as well as lessons that apply all-year-round
-Available in both physical and digital formats
One of the sweetest ways to help children connect with the lives of the saints is through food, especially when the recipe itself has a connection to the saint’s story. Saint Euphrosynos the Cook was a humble monastic who was granted the ability to dwell in Paradise, where he gave away apples from the garden. These simple “Three Baked Apples from Paradise” are a fun way to bring that story to life for your family as you celebrate the feast day of St. Euphrosynos.
The recipe is intentionally simple enough for children to help make, and with just three apples, it’s perfect for a small family—but it can easily be adjusted to make more servings for a larger family, homeschool group, or parish gathering. As you prepare and enjoy these baked apples together, you can remind your children of St. Euphrosynos, his humility, and the beautiful glimpse of Paradise God allowed him to experience.