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Department of Religious Education (DRE) · Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

National Sunday School Curriculum

Weekly lesson plans and resources designed to help educators form the next generation of Orthodox Christians — Kindergarten through High School.

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For many years, clergy, religious educators and parish leaders asked for a comprehensive Sunday School curriculum that offers both structure and flexibility. The DRE's National Sunday School Curriculum answers that call: quality lesson plans, learning materials and teacher support built for the realities of parish religious education — so teachers spend less time preparing and more time forming young hearts in the Faith.

The curriculum is organized into five developmental levels. Each level contains several curriculum years, each with a clear focus, instructional units, weekly lesson plans and supporting materials.

Early Elementary

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade · Years A, B, C

My relationship with God and the Church; the prophecies, life and parables of Christ; the example of Christ and the Saints.

Late Elementary

Years A, B, C

Beginning with worship in my Church — the Divine Liturgy, the sacraments and parish life.

Middle School

Years A, B, C

Deepening understanding of Scripture, Tradition and the Orthodox way of life.

Early High School

Years A, B

Growing in faith and connecting the Gospel to the questions of teenage life.

Late High School

Years A, B

Preparing young adults to live and articulate the Orthodox Faith beyond graduation.

More from the Department of Religious Education

Kids Sunday Sermon Series → A free, easy-to-download weekly lesson on the Sunday Gospel for Sunday Schools, vacation schools, camps and families. Sunday Sermon Series → Weekly insights on the Sunday readings for clergy, adult education and Bible study. Printable Worksheets → Free classroom-ready curriculum materials and student worksheets. About the DRE → Resources, programs and publications for every age, at the parish, metropolis and national levels.
Curriculum questions: [email protected]  ·  Orders and printed materials: [email protected]

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