October is Youth Month
"Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth." (Ecclesiastes 12:1)
This month, in parishes spanning the continent, the Self-Ruled Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America is celebrating the contributions and needs of our Orthodox youth. Laypeople and clergy, young and old-thousands of individuals are involved in youth-related work through the departments, organizations and parishes of the Archdiocese. From the departments of Youth Ministries, Christian Education, Camping and College Ministry; to our Teen SOYO programs and the publications and audio materials for and about youth from The Word, Conciliar Press and Ancient Faith Radio; the place of our young people in our Archdiocese is never far from our hearts and minds.
Over the coming months, the Department of Communications will be unveiling a wide range of online resources for youth and youth workers. This month, we are happy to highlight for you just a small sample of youth-related material. Enjoy, and pray to our Lord for the health and well-being of our children, teens and young adults.
From this month's edition of The Word
From Conciliar Press
No Life in Second Life: Orthodoxy's Problem with Virtual Reality
Stepping-Stones to Faith: Nurturing Orthodox Christian Virtues in Your Children
From the Department of Youth Ministries
HELP! A Survival Guide for Orthodox Youth Advisors
SOYO In My Life: Developing Leaders for Today and Tomorrow
Starting an Orthodox Campus Fellowship