In a world where most children idolize pop stars, YouTubers, and professional athletes, wouldn’t it be amazing if there was an easy way to excite them about real heroes—the Saints?
In today's fast-paced culture, distractions are everywhere, making it increasingly challenging to engage our youth in the life of the Church, particularly during the summer months. This is when many children's ministries witness a decline in participation, leaving young parishioners disconnected and disengaged from their faith community.
As Orthodox Christian educators, we understand how important it is to offer engaging opportunities for our children to connect with the Faith. But we also know that finding suitable programs that are simultaneously exciting, while still offering Orthodox Christian values and education, can be a time-consuming endeavor.
Often, educators invest hours trying to adapt generic materials to fit the Orthodox tradition.
That's exactly why we created Super Saints: Heroes of Our Faith. We've meticulously crafted this curriculum specifically for the Orthodox Faith, saving you time and ensuring a seamless integration into your children's ministry. By the end of this program, students will gain a profound understanding and appreciation of the Saints, fostering spiritual growth and a lasting connection to their Orthodox heritage.
Super Saints is for Orthodox Christian churches who want to enhance their children’s ministry for grades Kindergarten through 5th Grade.
After this five-day Vacation Bible School program, your students will:
Gain a deep understanding and appreciation of the heroes of our Faith, including St. John the Baptist, Sts. Constantine and Helen, St. Catherine of Alexandria, St. George the Trophy-Bearer, and St. Nektarios the Wonderworker.
Discover the Troparia for each Saint and participate in the singing of selected hymns from the Church.
Explore the Path to Holiness, including the importance of forgiveness, insights into the Sacrament of Confession, understanding true repentance, and how to stand firm in the Faith.
Develop a sense of connection and belonging within the church community.
Experience spiritual growth and personal transformation through engaging activities and lessons.
WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN EACH DAY:
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Saint: John the Baptist
Objective: Students will understand what it means to repent, and learn that repentance is the key to our salvation. Every day we fall down and get back up.
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Saints: Saints Constantine and Helen
Objective: Students will understand and embrace what it means to seek truth on their journey to holiness.
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Saint: Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Objective: Understanding the Truth, students will be able to Stand Firm in their faith and renounce the lies of this world.
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Saint: Saint George the Trophy-Bearer
Objective: Students will understand that we are like a candle in the dark world and will Witness their faith to others by sharing the love of Christ.
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Saint: Saint Nektarios the Wonderworker
Objective: Students will understand that the path to holiness is a struggle, but that those who endure until the end will be saved.
FOR ONLY $300, you get:
Director’s Manual: Everything needed to execute a 5-day, three-hour summer program effortlessly.
Craft Leader’s Guide: Daily activities with picture tutorials and optional Amazon shopping lists.
Snack Leader’s Guide: Easy recipes and ingredient lists for themed snacks reinforcing daily lessons.
Music Leader’s Guide: Simplified leadership for engaging VBS music sessions.
Game Leader’s Guide: Organized activities to keep children entertained and involved.
Opening and Closing Celebration Leader’s Guide: Structured sessions to kick off and wrap up each day.
Lesson Leader’s Guide: Resources for teaching daily lessons effectively.
10 Leader Name Badges and Lanyards: Identification materials for organization.
10 Student Activity Books: Interactive materials for hands-on learning experiences.
Student Name Tags: Identification materials for your students.
Sample of Super Saints Swag (Sport Pack, Hero Mask, Pen): Branded merchandise for participants.
Saint, Troparian, Theme of the Day, and Verse of the Day Posters: Visual aids to enhance learning environments.
Sample Registration Form and 10 Completion Certificates: Administrative essentials for wrapping up the program.
Promo Posters and Postcards: Marketing materials to promote your VBS.
Thumb Drive: Digital storage containing all program content, music, and instructional videos.
(Take a listen to the music here.)
BONUS: Implementation Coaching Session
For a limited time only, preorder and you can participate in a one-hour workshop where our team will provide guidance and answer your questions to ensure a smooth rollout of the curriculum.
Materials will be shipped on May 1, 2024.
How It Works
STEP ONE:
Preorder Super Saints: Heroes of our faith.
STEP TWO:
receive your materials in the mail.
We'll prepare and ship your Super Saints package once preorder has ended on May 1. You’ll receive all the materials, including leader guides, activity books, digital content and more.
STEP THREE:
Roll out the curriculum to your congregation.
Utilize the comprehensive guides and resources provided to seamlessly implement the VBS program in your church. Then watch as your children's ministry thrives and your youth grow on their path to holiness!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Super Saints: Heroes of Our Faith is tailored for Orthodox Christian churches catering to students from Kindergarten to 5th Grade.
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Each box contains all the necessary materials and guides for implementing the curriculum.
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One box is included, but additional materials can be purchased for larger groups.
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For those who preorder, Super Saints will be mailed on May 1, 2024.
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The program spans five days, with each day lasting three hours.
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Detailed instructions are provided to facilitate easy implementation in church settings.
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Yes, Super Saints: Heroes of Our Faith is specifically tailored for Orthodox Christian churches. A team of Orthodox clergy, theologians, ministry leaders and children’s educators have vetted the material to make sure it is uniquely Orthodox. But other Christian denominations are welcome to use the material!
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The Implementation Coaching Session is on May 20, 2024 at 4 p.m. PT/6 p.m. CT/7 p.m. ET.
TestimonialS
“The Super Saints program was wonderful and an excellent VBS program to teach our children about five amazing Orthodox Saints. It was very well organized and we loved how every aspect of the program, from the songs to the games, tied back to the Saint that was taught that day. The detailed information that was provided for each Saint made executing this program so easy. The children had a great time and, once the program was over, many of our children wanted camp to be extended for another week. Our parents and volunteers loved seeing the excitement in the children’s faces as they were participating in this program. We know this beautiful week connected them closer to Christ and His Saints.”
“Super Saints was a super success for our parish! This curriculum truly has all of the elements you could want in a VBS program, and we had a total blast watching our children thrive learning about their faith and growing in love for each other. We believe the seeds that were planted last summer will reap great rewards for years to come. We got positive feedback across the board from kids, parents, and volunteers! Can’t say enough good things about this program!”
A letter from our Executive Director:
A hundred years ago, as a new and enthusiastic youth director, I learned quickly how many concerns and challenges we leaders face in maintaining a vibrant children's ministry, especially during the summer months. For many of us, we struggle to keep young parishioners engaged in the life of the Church, wanting desperately to halt the potential to miss out on the transformative power of their Faith. If we wanted to host a Vacation Bible School, we had to buy a curriculum and try to baptize it Orthodox. Or we had to write it ourselves!
That’s exactly why we created Super Saints: Heroes of Our Faith, a comprehensive curriculum designed to reignite the spark of curiosity and passion for the Saints within our youth. Through engaging activities, captivating stories, and interactive lessons, Super Saints offers a unique opportunity to connect our children with the heroes of our Faith in a meaningful and impactful way. If you have reservations about taking on a new program, trust me when I say that Super Saints is more than just a curriculum—it's a catalyst for transformation.
With our expert guidance and support, you'll find that implementing this program is super simple, with minimal time and effort.
Imagine the joy of seeing your young parishioners light up with excitement as they embark on a journey to discover the Saints who have walked before them. Imagine the impact of instilling in them a deep sense of reverence and awe for their spiritual heritage. This is the promise of Super Saints: Heroes of Our Faith.
So, I urge you to take the leap of faith and invest in the future of your children's ministry today. Together, let's ensure that our youth remain engaged, inspired, and connected to the life of the Church—all year long.
In Christ,
Michelle Moujaes
Executive Director of Faithtree Resources
For only $300, you can make a profound impact on the lives of young parishioners as they journey on their own path toward holiness through the study of the Saints.