Helping Young Hearts Grow in the Faith
As Orthodox Christian parents, educators, and godparents, we constantly look for meaningful ways to introduce the youngest members of our families to the life of Jesus Christ and the beauty of our faith. That’s why I’m excited to share a new resource made especially for Orth
odox children: The Light of Christ: New Testament Stories for Orthodox Children.
This beautifully illustrated hardcover book features 25 cherished Gospel stories, beginning with the Annunciation and continuing through Pentecost. Designed for children in kindergarten through 2nd grade, the stories are written in short, simple sentences that are easy for young readers to understand and enjoy. Each page showcases full-color illustrations inspired by Orthodox iconography, gently drawing children into the sacred world of Scripture through visual beauty and age-appropriate storytelling.
Whether you use it during bedtime, in your church school classroom, or as part of your daily prayer routine, The Light of Christ will quickly become a treasured companion in your child’s spiritual growth. The book is thoughtfully sized (5.5 x 7.5 inches) for small hands and built to last with a sturdy hardcover cover and 54 pages of vibrant content. It also makes a lovely and meaningful gift for baptisms, name days, birthdays, or church events.
In a world full of distractions, offering our children the light of the Gospel is among the most important things we can do.
With The Light of Christ, we can start planting seeds of faith, love, and reverence in our little ones’ hearts, rooted in the Orthodox Christian tradition and centered on our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Let the journey into the Gospel begin!