The Lord said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them (Matt. 19:14).” But for many parents, it is difficult to find the words to tell small children about God, to warm the spark of faith given to them in Holy Baptism into a flame.

May the Lord grant that this prayer book will help to bring you and your little ones closer to Him in all things.

From the series “Orthodoxy for Children.”

This book begins by talking about what our conscience is and the importance of paying attention to it and then moves on to talk about sin, the work of Christ, the history and role of Confession. It also explains the practicalities of Confession, the role of the priest, and what makes for a good Confession.

32 pages long, 8x8.

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This is the sixth book in our series, “Orthodoxy for Children.”

This book is designed to help children understand the purpose of fasting in the Orthodox Church. It begins by talking about the difference between dieting for health reasons and fasting for God. Later on, it looks at the Biblical basis for fasting, highlighting how Christ Himself fasted in the desert. From there it goes on to talk about when we fast (looking at the Church year with its seasons of feasting and fasting), why we fast, and then later, explains what is more important than food in order to fast in a God-pleasing way.

8”x8”, 32 pages long, available in both hardcover and paperback.

From the series “Orthodoxy for Children.”

Where did I come from? How did the world around me come to be? At some point, every child wonders about these questions. This book is designed to help parents open that conversation, moving on from those questions to a discussion about the Trinity and how God reveals Himself to us in Jesus Christ.

32 pages long, 8x8.

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From the series “Orthodoxy for Children.”

This book is designed to explain in a clear and concise way the twelve Great Feasts of the Orthodox Liturgical year, as well as Pascha. The section on each feast is accompanied with beautiful illustrations to help engage children's attention. This book is designed so that it can be used either by parents to read to their children or for children to read to themselves.

32 pages long, 8x8, soft cover.

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Prayer is at the center of our life in Christ and unites us to each other. As Orthodox Christians, there are many people for whom we should pray. But we lead busy lives and it can be hard to remember everyone and their needs.

This book is designed to help. Small enough to fit in most pockets, this book has pages to write in the names of all the people you should be praying for, according to their various needs, and blank lined pages, both for the living and the departed. This book is meant to be carried with you and updated frequently.

While it is not a prayer book, it does include a few short prayers for specific needs.

From the series “Orthodoxy for Children.”

As parents, we worry about a lot of things. We worry about our children’s education, their future careers… But in the Gospel, Christ says that “only one thing is needful.” Whether our children are successful in worldly terms, what truly matters is that they know Christ. To do that, we have to teach them how to pray. But where do we begin? What is prayer? What kind of prayers are pleasing to God? This book is offered as an aid to parents, to help them teach their children about this most important art of the Christian life.

32 pages long, 8x8.

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This book, by Deacon Ilya Kokin, is designed to teach children the basic overview of sacred history, starting with the Old and New Testaments and continuing with an overview of some of the persecutions that the Church has undergone, both ancient and modern, up to the present day.

Starting with the creation of the world, the book lays out the fall of the first human beings, the promise of a Savior, the cultivation of God's chosen people, the coming of the Messiah, His teaching, ministry, death, and Resurrection, the descent of the Holy Spirit, the preaching of the Apostles and martyrs, up to the great persecutions of the 20th century.

The fifth book in our series “Orthodoxy for Children,” this book talks about the clergy, this book helps to explain to children who the clergy are and what their role is in the life of the Church. Beginning with the Old Testament and the Temple in Jerusalem, it explains what things were like before the coming of Christ and then explains the role of clergy in the New Testament. It also explains each rank of clergy, the meaning of the vestments, and much more.

This is the seventh book in our series, “Orthodoxy for Children.”

This book is designed to help children understand the most important liturgical service in the Orthodox Church – the Divine Liturgy. It begins by talking about prayer and worshipping God with our hearts before moving on to explain some of the key moments during the service, paying especial attention to the Eucharist, the heart of our life in Christ.

Fr. Alexei Uminsky is the rector of the Church of the Life-giving Trinity in Moscow and the author of many books. This book is his first to appear in English. It was originally given as a series of lectures. In it, Fr. Alexei breaks down the meaning and content of the Liturgy in a way that is both detailed and accessible. Since the Divine Liturgy and the Eucharist are at the center of our life as Christians, it is our hope that this book will help in the development of a deeper appreciation of the Divine Services of the Orthodox Church, a deeper connection to the Church, and most importantly, a deeper love of Christ.

Based on the classic Orthodox catechetical work “The Law of God,” this is an introduction to the foundations of the Orthodox faith in a simple and accessible format and to help them understand the most important truths of the Gospel: love for God and our neighbor, mercy, compassion, and hope. This book is ideal for parents teaching their children, for Sunday school classes, for homeschool co-ops and for children to read to themselves. We’re also pleased to have the original illustrations of artist Victor Domin!

Suitable for ages 7+ with parental guidance and for 12+ with self study.

From the series “Scriptures and Feasts for Children.” Starting with the Wedding at Cana, this book goes through some of Christ’s chief miracles from the Gospels, explaining them in a simple and accessible way that follows the text of the Gospels closely.

Each story is beautifully illustrated by Orthodox artist Olga Podivilova to help engage even the youngest readers. The back contains a section for parents with advice on how to read to your children about the life of Christ in the Gospels.

This book is 8.5” x 11” and 51 pages.

From the series “Scriptures and Feasts for Children.” This book about the feast of the Nativity of Christ is designed for parents to read to their children aged 2-8, although smaller children will still enjoy the illustrations. It recounts the story of the Savior's birth in a simple and clear way, while sticking close to the text of the Gospel.

In addition to the text, the book also has beautiful illustrations by Olga Podivilova on almost every page to help even the youngest children absorb as much of the story as possible. The book also explains some of the traditions about how we celebrate the Nativity and gives a few simple carols and poems for parents to sing with their children. The last section of the book is called “How to read to children about Christ's Nativity,” and contains some advice on how to teach small children about the Incarnation of the Son of God.

This book is 8.5” x 11x. 52 pages.

This is the Paschal book from the series “Scriptures and Feasts for Children.” This book goes through the events of Holy Week — the Entrance into Jerusalem, the Mystical Supper, the betrayal, crucifixion, Death, burial, and Resurrection of Christ, explaining them in a clear and simple way that is suitable for the very youngest children.

Each story is beautifully illustrated by Orthodox artist Olga Podivilova to help engage even the youngest readers.

This book is 8.5” x 11” and 39 pages.