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Published by International
Orthodox Christian Charities, Aug. 20, 2003
Prayer
Journal Teaches About IOCC Work In New Way
Baltimore (IOCC) - Orthodox
Christian children across the United States will
have a new resource this fall to teach them about
prayer and their world: the IOCC children's prayer
journal.
Titled "My Prayer Journal," the
colorful, 32-page book is designed to encourage
children in their prayer life as they learn about
the lives of children around the world. Each month
features a different country where International
Orthodox Christian Charities, the humanitarian aid
agency of Orthodox Christians, is helping people
in need.
Along with information about each
country, the book contains Bible verses, quotes
from the Church Fathers, excerpts from the Divine
Liturgy, suggested prayers, activities and facts.
Space is provided for children to write their
prayer requests and things that they are thankful
for.
" 'My Prayer Journal' is a welcome
liturgical and catechetical tool," said the Rev.
Dr. Frank Marangos, director of the Department of
Religious Education of the Greek Orthodox
Archdiocese of America. "It successfully
encourages children to see the face of Christ in
those who suffer and invites them to create a
better global future through the intervention of
personal and corporate prayer."
The journal is endorsed by IOCC's
parent organization, the Standing Conference of
Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA).
"We encourage all of our faithful to take full
advantage of this Children's Prayer Journal so
that our young people may practice the 'daily
presence' of Jesus Christ in their lives and learn
more about the needs of other children throughout
the world," the nine SCOBA hierarchs said.
The 12-month, interactive journal
also offers children an opportunity to assemble
school kits for children in need and to visit the
IOCC Web site each month for more information
about the countries where IOCC has programs.
" 'My Prayer Journal' is an
excellent resource to help Orthodox children learn
to pray and to care about their brothers and
sisters throughout the world," said Frederica
Mathewes-Green, author of "The Illumined Heart"
and "Facing East."
This free IOCC
resource is available to individuals and parishes
just in time for the new church school year. To
order individual copies, please go online at
www.iocc.org/journal. To order bulk quantities,
please contact the Department of Religious
Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese at
1-800-566-1088. Shipping charges may apply.
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