Lent
Great Lent is a special gift that the Church gives us in order to help us re-focus our lives on Christ. The Church has set aside 7 weeks as a special time of repentance and calls us to a long and sustained spiritual effort. It is comparable to a school of repentance in which every Christian can go yearly in order to deepen their faith, re-evaluate, and, if possible, to change their lives. It’s a wonderful journey to the very source of the Orthodox faith; a rediscovery of the Christian way of life. As we recognize this significant shift in our liturgical calendar, check out these blogposts for more ways to engage in this precious time in our Liturgical Year!
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This Lenten fast–friendly granola is a simple, nourishing staple perfect for busy mornings during the fast. Made with hearty old-fashioned rolled oats (I love using sprouted oats for better nutrient absorption), crunchy walnuts and pecans, and lightly toasted coconut chips, it’s naturally sweetened with raw honey or pure maple syrup and gently spiced with cinnamon and cardamom. Coconut oil or avocado oil gives it that perfectly crisp, golden texture, while a touch of mineral salt balances the flavors. Whether enjoyed with plant-based milk, sprinkled over dairy-free yogurt, or eaten by the handful, this wholesome granola is a comforting and practical way to keep your family well-fed throughout Lent.
Discover February Orthodox feast days with simple explanations, family activities, book recommendations, and helpful Orthodox Christian resources.
If you’re new to creating a Pascha basket, welcome! I’m glad you found this little blogpost. My hope is to share an example of a Traditional Pascha basket, which stems from the Russian tradition, and share what each item symbolizes.
As Pascha draws near, I wanted to create a printable/planner to help you stay organized for Holy Week, prepare sufficiently for attending services, and have a smooth and grace-filled Holy Week and Pascha! A little foresight and planning before Holy Week begins goes a long way so we have a heart like Mary and we can focus on the one thing needful and not be a frazzled mess like Martha running around stressed!
The tradition of making Lazarakia—small, sweet buns shaped like Lazarus—is a beloved Greek tradition observed on Lazarus Saturday, the day before Holy Week. It commemorates the miracle of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, as described in the Gospel of John (John 11:1–44), which took place just before Christ’s Passion. These buns, also known as Lazarus Buns, are shaped to resemble Lazarus wrapped in grave clothes, with his arms crossed, just as he is depicted in icons. The eyes are typically made from cloves or chocolate chips. Made with a lightly sweet, vegan dough, Lazarakia are a Lenten fasting food, and the tradition of baking them—especially with children—has become a cherished practice not only in Greece but among Orthodox Christian communities around the world.
In this blog post, I’ll share the recipe I use, how this feast is celebrated throughout the world, tips for baking with children, the meaning behind this tradition including the story, book recommendations, additional resources and how we celebrate this meaningful day as a community.
One of my favorite parts of Holy Week preparation is dyeing red eggs which is an important tradition in the Orthodox Church. Some of the memories I carry with me each year: the warmth of the kitchen, my children’s delightful squeals as they watch the eggs turn a bright, vibrant red, and the joy we feel a we shine the eggs. Each time we make them, I am in awe of the little miracle of transforming white eggs to a bright red using onion skins. But did you know these red eggs hold meaning—they symbolize the blood of Christ, His resurrection, and the joy of new life? In this blogpost, I want to share not only how we dye our eggs using natural ingredients, but explain why this tradition means so much to me and to so many Orthodox families around the world.
For the feast of the Annunciation, which is celebrated on March 25th, we have the tradition in our family of sprucing up our garden and planting new flowers named after the other of God (Theotokos, the Virgin Mary). I love this feast day tradition because it helps us lean into the spiritual symbolism in tending to a garden, one that the Theotokos would have been very familiar with - the garden of our hearts - in order to prepare to receive Christ. After all, she is the one who Jesus reminds us in the Gospel who “heard the word of God and kept it” (Luke 11:28). So as we prepare for this feast, let's prepare a place in our homes for our very own Mary Garden, with flowers dedicated to her. In this blogpost you will learn more about the feast of the Annunciation, how to plant your own Mary garden, what seeds to sow, and the connection between this special feast day activity!
Fasting is a central part of Orthodox Christian life, offering both spiritual and physical discipline as we draw closer to God. However, preparing meals during fasting seasons like Great Lent can sometimes feel challenging, especially when cooking for family members who may not be fasting. To help make this time more manageable and less overwhelming, I’ve gathered some of our favorite fast-friendly recipes, along with practical tips, useful kitchen tools, and guidance on how to modify meals for non-fasting loved ones. Whether you’re new to fasting or looking for fresh meal ideas, I hope this resource will support you on your journey.
Great Lent is a special gift that the Church gives us in order to help us re-focus our lives on Christ. The Orthodox Church has set aside 40 days (plus Holy Week) as a special time of repentance and calls us to a long and sustained spiritual effort. It’s a wonderful journey to the very source of the Orthodox faith; a rediscovery of the Christian way of life. A chance to renew or zeal, set aright our priorities, and live as true Christians. As we recognize this significant shift in our liturgical calendar, I wanted to provide resources and ideas to help you cultivate a lenten environment in your homes and with your families.
If you’re looking for a general overview of the fasting guidelines in the Orthodox Church, then look no further! I hope to simplify it for you! Check out these slides to learn how orthodox Christians fast during Lent.
Stay up to date with important dates leading up to Lent in the Orthodox Church! I created this printable based on another popular “Journey to Pascha” printable that goes around this time each year, but added my own spin to it for a simple sleek design. Free for email subscribers (sign up below).
Putting Together a Traditional Pascha Basket
The cherished custom of the blessing of the Paschal food eaten on Pascha! Each of the following traditional foods has a symbolic and spiritual significance. My hope is to share an example of a Traditional Pascha basket…
Pascha Blogposts:
Rich and creamy, Pascha cheese is a beloved centerpiece of an Orthodox Paschal table. Traditionally made from farmer’s cheese (or variations like ricotta or cottage cheese), blended with butter, eggs, sugar, and cream—and sometimes studded with decorations—this sweet dish is molded into a pyramid shape and often adorned with the letters “XB,” meaning “Christ is Risen.” This recipe takes several days (at least 2) so it is good to prepare ahead of time to ensure you have enough time to allow the cheese mixture to drain and become a solid cheese.
If you’re new to creating a Pascha basket, welcome! I’m glad you found this little blogpost. My hope is to share an example of a Traditional Pascha basket, which stems from the Russian tradition, and share what each item symbolizes.
As Pascha draws near, I wanted to create a printable/planner to help you stay organized for Holy Week, prepare sufficiently for attending services, and have a smooth and grace-filled Holy Week and Pascha! A little foresight and planning before Holy Week begins goes a long way so we have a heart like Mary and we can focus on the one thing needful and not be a frazzled mess like Martha running around stressed!
One of my favorite parts of Holy Week preparation is dyeing red eggs which is an important tradition in the Orthodox Church. Some of the memories I carry with me each year: the warmth of the kitchen, my children’s delightful squeals as they watch the eggs turn a bright, vibrant red, and the joy we feel a we shine the eggs. Each time we make them, I am in awe of the little miracle of transforming white eggs to a bright red using onion skins. But did you know these red eggs hold meaning—they symbolize the blood of Christ, His resurrection, and the joy of new life? In this blogpost, I want to share not only how we dye our eggs using natural ingredients, but explain why this tradition means so much to me and to so many Orthodox families around the world.
Over the past few months, I have been collaborating with Patristic Nectar Kids to create feast day videos for Orthodox Families. So far we have created 10 Episodes! You can see direct links to these episodes below!
Be sure to follow @PatristicNectarKids and text “PNP” to 53-555 to become a regular donor and get access to behind-the-scenes emails from the PNP team!
During the Paschal season, just like we do during lent, consider making changes to your environment that echo what is going on liturgically…
I compiled a few items in my Amazon storefront that can help you prepare your Pascha baskets! Feel free to shop my links, and know that I get a small commission if you do use them, so I appreciate that so very much!
As Pascha draws near, I wanted to create a printable/planner to help you stay organized for Holy Week, prepare sufficiently for attending services, and have a smooth and grace-filled Holy Week and Pascha! A little foresight and planning before Holy Week begins goes a long way so we have a heart like Mary and we can focus on the one thing needful and not be a frazzled mess like Martha running around stressed!
In this guide you will find many resources and information for each day of Holy Week to help guide your family through the Passion of our Lord. I’ve included activity suggestions (for the ambitious ones), book recommendations, as well as tips to help you prepare for Pascha so this Holy Week will be much smoother than in years past and you can experience the Joy of Pascha!
There are a plethora of wonderful books on the market today for children to better understand our Orthodox Faith. Every year at Pascha, we gift our children a new book to add to our collection - usually surrounding the theme of the season. These are the ones we have read and loved! I’ve also added the age range that I think is appropriate to introduce it, but of course most of these books can be read aloud on the laps of mom and dad and would be perfectly suited for the whole family.
If you’re new to creating a Pascha basket, welcome! I’m glad you found this little blogpost. My hope is to share an example of a Traditional Pascha basket, which stems from the Russian tradition, and share what each item symbolizes.
During the Paschal season, just like we do during lent, consider making changes to your environment that echo what is going on liturgically…
Start off the new month with an intentional plan to incorporate the liturgical life into your home, with a few simple additions. The Liturgical calendar can be very full, so by pairing it down to, this printable has ONE saint, ONE hymn, ONE activity, and ONE family culture building activity.
Pascha Family Brunch table inspiration plus some photos from our Pascha service 2023
In this guide you will find many resources and information for each day of Holy Week to help guide your family through the Passion of our Lord. I’ve included activity suggestions (for the ambitious ones), book recommendations, as well as tips to help you prepare for Pascha so this Holy Week will be much smoother than in years past and you can experience the Joy of Pascha!
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Live the Orthodox Liturgical Year at Home (2026)
Monthly Orthodox Family Calendar Printables New Calendar Dates– Digital Download
Living the Orthodox faith in the modern world takes intention. One of the greatest gifts of the Orthodox Church is the Liturgical Calendar. It’s rich, beautiful, and deeply formative—but it can also feel overwhelming with its many feasts, fasts, saints, and traditions.
These monthly Orthodox family printables are designed to simplify the Liturgical year and help you intentionally bring the life of the Church into your home—one small, meaningful step at a time.
🌿 What’s Included
Digital Download | January–December 2026 (12 Months)
✔ Updated with correct 2026 Pascha calendar dates
✔ All 12 months conveniently bundled into one download
✔ 1-page 12 Month Overview of Important Dates
📅 Each Month Includes:
Key Orthodox Calendar Dates - Important feast days, fasts, and liturgical reminders—plus simple notes on common traditions so you can plan ahead without feeling overwhelmed.
Saint of the Month - A focused opportunity to learn about one saint each month—keeping saint study manageable and meaningful.
Family Corner - Simple, intentional ideas to help you build strong family culture and live the faith together in everyday life.
Hands-On Family Activity - Easy, low-prep activities that help children connect liturgical life to their daily experiences—no “crafty parent” skills required! These activities reinforce what children see and hear in church through icons, hymnography, and feast days.
Hymn of the Month - Learn one hymn each month by singing it together weekly. Over time, these hymns become written on the heart, so when your family hears them in Church, they already feel familiar and beloved. Liturgical hymns carry the theology of the feasts—and learning them is a great joy.
Extra Resources & QR Codes - Optional links to go deeper into living liturgically, at your own pace.
📎 Important Notes
For personal use only (single-family home)
If you wish to print and distribute for a parish, classroom, or group, please purchase the Bulk Print License available in the shop.
Your sister in Christ,
Khouria Destinie
Live the Orthodox Liturgical Year at Home (2026)
Monthly Orthodox Family Calendar Printables New Calendar Dates for Churches and Schools– Digital Download
Living the Orthodox faith in the modern world takes intention. One of the greatest gifts of the Orthodox Church is the Liturgical Calendar. It’s rich, beautiful, and deeply formative—but it can also feel overwhelming with its many feasts, fasts, saints, and traditions.
These monthly Orthodox family printables are designed to simplify the Liturgical year and help you intentionally bring the life of the Church into your home—one small, meaningful step at a time.
🌿 What’s Included
Digital Download | January–December 2026 (12 Months)
✔ Updated with correct 2026 Pascha calendar dates
✔ All 12 months conveniently bundled into one download
✔ 1-page 12 Month Overview of Important Dates
📅 Each Month Includes:
Key Orthodox Calendar Dates - Important feast days, fasts, and liturgical reminders—plus simple notes on common traditions so you can plan ahead without feeling overwhelmed.
Saint of the Month - A focused opportunity to learn about one saint each month—keeping saint study manageable and meaningful.
Family Corner - Simple, intentional ideas to help you build strong family culture and live the faith together in everyday life.
Hands-On Family Activity - Easy, low-prep activities that help children connect liturgical life to their daily experiences—no “crafty parent” skills required! These activities reinforce what children see and hear in church through icons, hymnography, and feast days.
Hymn of the Month - Learn one hymn each month by singing it together weekly. Over time, these hymns become written on the heart, so when your family hears them in Church, they already feel familiar and beloved. Liturgical hymns carry the theology of the feasts—and learning them is a great joy.
Extra Resources & QR Codes - Optional links to go deeper into living liturgically, at your own pace.
Your sister in Christ,
Khouria Destinie
12 Months Orthodox Liturgical Printable 2026
Live the Orthodox Liturgical Year at Home (2026)
Monthly Orthodox Family Calendar Printables Old Calendar Dates– Digital Download
Living the Orthodox faith in the modern world takes intention. One of the greatest gifts of the Orthodox Church is the Liturgical Calendar. It’s rich, beautiful, and deeply formative—but it can also feel overwhelming with its many feasts, fasts, saints, and traditions.
These monthly Orthodox family printables are designed to simplify the Liturgical year and help you intentionally bring the life of the Church into your home—one small, meaningful step at a time.
🌿 What’s Included
Digital Download | January–December 2026 (12 Months)
✔ Updated with correct 2026 Pascha calendar dates
✔ All 12 months conveniently bundled into one download
✔ 1-page 12 Month Overview of Important Dates
📅 Each Month Includes:
Key Orthodox Calendar Dates - Important feast days, fasts, and liturgical reminders—plus simple notes on common traditions so you can plan ahead without feeling overwhelmed.
Saint of the Month - A focused opportunity to learn about one saint each month—keeping saint study manageable and meaningful.
Family Corner - Simple, intentional ideas to help you build strong family culture and live the faith together in everyday life.
Hands-On Family Activity - Easy, low-prep activities that help children connect liturgical life to their daily experiences—no “crafty parent” skills required! These activities reinforce what children see and hear in church through icons, hymnography, and feast days.
Hymn of the Month - Learn one hymn each month by singing it together weekly. Over time, these hymns become written on the heart, so when your family hears them in Church, they already feel familiar and beloved. Liturgical hymns carry the theology of the feasts—and learning them is a great joy.
Extra Resources & QR Codes - Optional links to go deeper into living liturgically, at your own pace.
📎 Important Notes
For personal use only (single-family home)
If you wish to print and distribute for a parish, classroom, or group, please purchase the Bulk Print License available in the shop.
Your sister in Christ,
Khouria Destinie
A one-page Orthodox Feast Day Calendar for 2026, featuring major feast days and liturgical dates. Simple, printable, and perfect for families who want to live the Church year with simplicity.
Major Feasts & Liturgical Dates at a Glance
A Simple Way to Keep the Church Year
Important Feast Days for Orthodox Families
The Church Year on One Page
Important note:
This download is included in the 12 Months Orthodox Liturgical Printable 2026, but I wanted to make it available as a FREE perk for new and current subscribers! So check your emails if you are a subscriber.
Live the Season of Lent with Intention and Simplicity
The Orthodox Lenten Calendar Overview is a one-page printable designed to help families walk through Great Lent with clarity, purpose, and peace—without feeling overwhelmed.
This simple guide highlights key Lenten dates and offers weekly activity ideas to help families gently enter into the rhythm of fasting, prayer, repentance, and almsgiving throughout the season.
Perfect for hanging on your refrigerator, placing in a prayer corner, or using as a weekly family touchpoint during Lent.
What’s Included
✔ One-page printable Lenten overview (both with a tan background and a white background option included)
✔ Important Orthodox Lenten dates (Great Lent through Holy Week)
✔ Weekly themes and simple, family-friendly activities
✔ Designed with Orthodox families in mind
✔ Instant digital download (print at home or use digitally)
Because Lent is meant to be lived, not managed.
This overview keeps the focus on what matters—without extra pages, pressure, or clutter.
Important Notes
• Digital download only
• For personal/family use
• Not for parish-wide distribution without permission
A one-page Orthodox Feast Day Calendar for 2026 with Old Calendar Dates, featuring major feast days and liturgical dates. Simple, printable, and perfect for families who want to live the Church year with simplicity.
Major Feasts & Liturgical Dates at a Glance
A Simple Way to Keep the Church Year
Important Feast Days for Orthodox Families
The Church Year on One Page
Important note:
This download is included in the Old Calendar 12 Months Orthodox Liturgical Printable 2026, but I wanted to make it available as a FREE perk for new and current subscribers! So check your emails if you are a subscriber.
FREE DOWNLOAD
Do you struggle with what fast-friendly meals to make for breakfast, lunch and snacks? I created a cheat sheet to help lighten the mental load of thinking of easy and diverse fasting options. My hope is to lighten the load this Dormition Fast, so you can spend less time thinking about what you are going to cook, and spend more time in prayer and participating in the divine services and fasting. I pray this packet is a blessing!
In this packet you will find:
~ Fasting Ideas Cheat Sheet
~ 2 Blank Meal Plan Sheets
~ 2 Blank Grocery Shopping Lists
~ 6 additional recipes
(Digital Download) This print is intended for a single family home. If you would like to bulk print and distribute to your parish, please purchase the “bulk print” in my shop.
Printables Included: September thru December (4 Months) for 2026 New Calendar Dates
Bundle and Save! The dates are adjusted to reflect the 2026 calendar.
One Page Monthly Liturgical Guide for Orthodox Christians
Living the Orthodox Faith in our modern age takes intention. One of my favorite things about the Orthodox Church is the Liturgical calendar. I love the rich traditions that help us engage in the Liturgical year as well. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of feast days, saint days, fasting periods, etc. So my hope with these monthly printables is to pair it down for you. Let’s make a goal to learn about ONE saint each month, and do ONE activity each month related to a featured saint. Throughout the month, learn ONE hymn by singing it together every day, or as often as you can. And lastly, intentionally carve out time to create a strong family culture in your home (in the Family Corner section). According to Saint John Chrysostom, the home is a “little church.” By bringing these small experiences of the Church into the home, we more fully recognize and appreciate what it means to be the Church when we gather during the Liturgy. Our lives at home should be a reflection of our life in the Church. I’ve also included a few reminders of common traditions associated with the feast days each month.
For this download, you will receive Sep-Dec.
Each Month Includes :
Important dates in the Orthodox Church Calendar and a few reminders of common traditions associated so you know what's coming up and plan accordingly
One saint focus for the month
Family Corner - building family culture takes intention, so we've included a simple ideas for the whole family to engage in summertime activities as a family.
Activity - one of the best ways to help kids engage in the Liturgical Calendar is by bringing the stories to life! Making those connections outside of church can be really helpful so when they are in church for the services they can make those connections in the Liturgy, icons, and hymnography. And don't worry, you don't have to be a “crafty” parent to do these activities. They are very simple and fun!
Hymn of the Month - let's learn one song a month, shall we? By singing the hymn weekly, you'll begin to familiarize yourself with it so by the time you hear it sung in church, you'll already have it written in your heart ❤️ the Liturgical Hymns hold the meaning behind each Feasts, so learning them will be a great joy
I’ve included some extra information and QR code links to go further into living liturgically.
Your sister in Christ,
Khouria Destinie
(Digital Download) This print is intended for a single family home. If you would like to bulk print and distribute to your parish, please purchase the “bulk print” in my shop.
Printables Included: Sep thru December (4 Months) with Old Calendar Dates for 2026
Bundle and Save! The dates are adjusted to reflect the 2026 calendar.
One Page Monthly Liturgical Guide for Orthodox Christians
Living the Orthodox Faith in our modern age takes intention. One of my favorite things about the Orthodox Church is the Liturgical calendar. I love the rich traditions that help us engage in the Liturgical year as well. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of feast days, saint days, fasting periods, etc. So my hope with these monthly printables is to pair it down for you. Let’s make a goal to learn about ONE saint this month, and do ONE activity this month related to a featured saint. Throughout the month, learn ONE hymn by singing it together every day, or as often as you can. And lastly, intentionally carve out time to create a strong family culture in your home (in the Family Corner section). According to Saint John Chrysostom, the home is a “little church.” By bringing these small experiences of the Church into the home, we more fully recognize and appreciate what it means to be the Church when we gather during the Liturgy. Our lives at home should be a reflection of our life in the Church. I’ve also included a few reminders of common traditions associated with the feast days each month.
For this download, you will receive Sep-Dec.
Each Month Includes :
Important dates in the Orthodox Church Calendar and a few reminders of common traditions associated so you know what's coming up and plan accordingly
One saint focus for the month
Family Corner - building family culture takes intention, so we've included a simple ideas for the whole family to engage in summertime activities as a family.
Activity - one of the best ways to help kids engage in the Liturgical Calendar is by bringing the stories to life! Making those connections outside of church can be really helpful so when they are in church for the services they can make those connections in the Liturgy, icons, and hymnography. And don't worry, you don't have to be a “crafty” parent to do these activities. They are very simple and fun!
Song - let's learn one song a month, shall we? By singing the hymn weekly, you'll begin to familiarize yourself with it so by the time you hear it sung in church, you'll already have it written in your heart ❤️ the Liturgical Hymns hold the meaning behind each Feasts, so learning them will be a great joy
I’ve included some extra information and QR code links to go further into living liturgically!
Your sister in Christ,
Khouria Destinie
(Digital download) This listing is intended for bulk printing and licensing for multiple prints/distribution for your parish or school.
Printables Included: September thru December (4 Months) includes both Old and New Calendar Dates for 2025
Bundle and Save! The dates are adjusted to reflect the 2025 calendar.
One Page Monthly Liturgical Guide for Orthodox Christians
Living the Orthodox Faith in our modern age takes intention. One of my favorite things about the Orthodox Church is the Liturgical calendar. I love the rich traditions that help us engage in the Liturgical year as well. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of feast days, saint days, fasting periods, etc. So my hope with these monthly printables is to pair it down for you.
Let’s make a goal to learn about ONE saint this month, and do ONE activity this month related to a featured saint. Throughout the month, learn ONE hymn by singing it together every day, or as often as you can. And lastly, intentionally carve out time to create a strong family culture in your home (in the Family Corner section). According to Saint John Chrysostom, the home is a “little church.” By bringing these small experiences of the Church into the home, we more fully recognize and appreciate what it means to be the Church when we gather during the Liturgy. Our lives at home should be a reflection of our life in the Church. I’ve also included a few reminders of common traditions associated with the feast days each month.
For this download, you will receive Sep thru Dec are included, in both New and Old Calendar dates. If you’re looking for a full year, check out this listing:
Each Month Includes :
Important dates in the Orthodox Church Calendar and a few reminders of common traditions associated so you know what's coming up and plan accordingly
One saint focus for the month
Family Corner - building family culture takes intention, so we've included a simple ideas for the whole family to engage in summertime activities as a family.
Activity - one of the best ways to help kids engage in the Liturgical Calendar is by bringing the stories to life! Making those connections outside of church can be really helpful so when they are in church for the services they can make those connections in the Liturgy, icons, and hymnography. And don't worry, you don't have to be a “crafty” parent to do these activities. They are very simple and fun!
Song - let's learn one song a month, shall we? By singing the hymn weekly, you'll begin to familiarize yourself with it so by the time you hear it sung in church, you'll already have it written in your heart ❤️ the Liturgical Hymns hold the meaning behind each Feasts, so learning them will be a great joy
I’ve included some extra information and QR code links to go further into living liturgically!
Your sister in Christ,
Khouria Destinie
The art of slowing down, conversing through written thoughts, sealing them in an envelope, and putting it in the post is not only practical, but it is a treasured past time. As apart of our weekly homeschool lessons, we write letters to our penpals. This has helped us practice our neat penmanship, spelling, grammar and handwriting. We have acquired several penpals, and keeping track of all our addresses is a challenge so I created this packet to give my children some independence and build up their confidence in their own writing skills. This packet was created for my children but I thought it might help yours too!
My children have been writing penpal letters for a year now and I’ve discovered a few obstacles that make letter writing challenging for them to do without me. My hope is to encourage independence so they can freely write letters and send them out with little assistance. This is an all inclusive download to help your child learn how to write a proper letter, address the envelope and keep track of what letters they need to reply to.
Here’s what included:
15 page download - available instantly
Envelope Sample Guide - to help your children know how to address an envelope
Blank space to record their own address
Page to record penpal addresses (2)
Penpal Tracker - keep track of what letters received and what needs to be replied to
5 Letter writing tips for correspondence
Sample letters to help your child know what to write (2)
Printable Stationary (5) with lines- custom designed by my own children for yours!
If you’re like me, you’re hoping to encourage your children to write letters through Penpals. Writing letters is a lost art, especially in our digital age, so it’s my hope to reclaim this important human skill while fostering long-distance friendships. Letter writing is a gift because someone has taken time to write and think and express love. Is there anything better than receiving a hand-written letter in the mail? Let this packet be your child’s guide to confidently start writing penpal letters! So grab a cozy cup of tea, print off this packet, and write some treasured letters to your favorite pens pals!
This is an instant digital download. This is not a physical product. Stickers, cards, and clipboard are not included. To shop for supplies, check out my Amazon storefront:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/asceticlifeofmotherhood/list/3N0NZ0P6LKJOV?ref_=aipsflist
-Khouria Destinie
This is a FREE download meant to bless you and the women in your life who are preparing for birth. Check out the blogpost “Orthodox Mother’s Blessing” for more ideas on how to host a special evening for your sisters in Christ to pray over the women in your community!
Special thanks to Sara Plew for creating this document and allowing me permission to share it with you!
May it be blessed!
If you are having trouble downloading the file (it’s been glitchy), you can download it from CANVA directly at this link:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGNq7w-UMY/QC0n2Kpt0EqL2DNrEN0tGQ/view?utm_content=DAGNq7w-UMY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview
(Digital Download) Not a physical print.
Included:
Orthodox Morning Prayer (Prayer of St Philaret)
Prayer for Students
Task/Chore Chart
Sticker Chart (2)
As apart of our homeschool routine, we say prayers together before we begin. These are some of my favorite morning prayer/student Orthodox prayers. I wanted something beautiful we could hang up so the prayers were easy to find and pray together. Another aspect that was very important to me was that my children has a way of visually tracking their various tasks throughout the way. We include lessons, prayers, getting ready for the day, and various chores they are responsible. If they check all their daily tasks, they are awarded a sticker. They also have the ability to earn other stickers for specific jobs, which are then represented in the sticker chart. I love that they can manage all of these prints on their own!
My hope is these printables are a blessing for you and your family, as they have been for ours.
For the month of September, this printable will be sent all email subscribers (both new and existing), so if you would like to download them for FREE, sign up for my newsletter!
In Christ,
Khouria Destinie
This bundle is intended for a single family home. If you would like to bulk print and distribute to your parish or school, please purchase the “bulk print” in my shop.
December is full of wonderful feast day traditions, some of which have become an integral part of our own family culture. It is my joy to pass on these sweet traditions to you that were once passed to me. For each of these saints, I have additional free resources on my blog on how to celebrate their feast. My hope with this bundle is you will have a simple paired down "printable” guide to help you celebrate their feasts!
In this 10 page bundle you will find:
~ St Nicholas Day Guide Printable and Activity Tags (for both Old and New Calendar)
~ St Lucia Day Guide Bundle with new star boy explanation and a printable St Lucia candle crown
~ St Herman of Alaska Spruce Island Cookies recipe
Why do traditions matter? It has become my own little ministry to connect families with little “t'“ traditions that make celebrating fun and memorable. But more than that, these traditions help provide the rich soil needed in our families and in our children that lay a foundation for those seeds to take root and grow. Like the parable of the sower, we have to help cultivate the soil so that it’s not too shallow, or so that it is not easily choked out by the weeds (of the world). Having a rich soil, a firm foundation, we are offering our family what they need for Christ to work within them. So fill your homes with fun traditions, read the lives of the saints, and help your children connect with them so that through their prayers, we can become more like Christ.
September Liturgical Printable
Start off the new liturgical year with an intention to bring the Life of the Church into your home with this beautiful and simplified one page monthly printables! This download includes BOTH New and Old Calendar - 1 Page Download
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Living the Orthodox Faith in our modern age takes intention. I’ve created a beautiful one page (per month) printable to help simplify liturgical living with fun and easy ways to incorporate into your home.
One of my favorite things about the Orthodox Church is the Liturgical calendar. I love the rich traditions that help us engage in the Liturgical year as well. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of feast days, saint days, fasting periods, etc.
So my hope is to pair it down for you. Let’s make a goal to learn about ONE saint this month, and do ONE activity this month related to a featured saint. Throughout the month, learn ONE hymn by singing it together every day, or as often as you can. And lastly, intentionally carve out time to create a strong family culture in your home (in the Family Corner section). According to Saint John Chrysostom, the home is a “little church.” By bringing these small experiences of the Church into the home, we more fully recognize and appreciate what it means to be the Church when we gather during the Liturgy. Our lives at home should be a reflection of our life in the Church. I’ve also included a few reminders of common traditions associated with the feast days each month.
For this download, you will receive September:
Which Includes :
Important dates in the Orthodox Church Calendar and a few reminders of common traditions associated so you know what's coming up and plan accordingly
Saint focus for the month - there are multiple saints celebrated each day so it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Let’s focus on ONE this month - St Euphrosynos, the cook saint- and learn more about the details of his life in a simple understandable way for children.
Family Corner - building family culture takes intention, so we've included a simple ideas for the whole family to engage in summertime activities as a family.
Activity - one of the best ways to help kids engage in the Liturgical Calendar is by bringing the stories to life! Making those connections outside of church can be really helpful so when they are in church for the services they can make those connections in the Liturgy, icons, and hymnography. And don't worry, you don't have to be a “crafty” parent to do these activities. They are very simple and fun!
Song - let's learn one song a month, shall we? By singing the hymn weekly, you'll begin to familiarize yourself with it so by the time you hear it sung in church, you'll already have it written in your heart ❤️ the Liturgical Hymns hold the meaning behind each Feasts, so learning them will be a great joy
Prayer - this month practice a new prayer to memorize
BONUS: included some extra information and QR code links to go further into living liturgically!
(Digital Download) This print is intended for a single family home. If you would like to bulk print and distribute to your parish, please purchase the “bulk print” in my shop.
Your sister in Christ,
Khouria Destinie
On this page, you’ll find a curated guide to March feast days in the Orthodox Church, with simple explanations, family-friendly ideas, book recommendations, and links to helpful Orthodox Christian resources.