Helping Your Kids Experience Holy Week With Father Jim and Presvytera Donna Pappas

For parents, Holy Week brings packed schedules, big emotions and the challenge of keeping children engaged through it all. But this sacred time is also an incredible opportunity to help our children encounter Christ in new and meaningful ways. In this episode, Father Jim and Presvytera Donna Pappas join the podcast to explain why Holy Week is so important and to share their best advice for making the experience tangible for children of all ages. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here. 

Episode Recap:

• Today we’re talking about parenting during Holy Week with Fr. Jim and Pres. Donna Pappas. 
• What makes Holy Week so special and sacred? 
• How can we help our kids experience Holy Week tangibly, not just abstractly? 
• Lent is a joy, not a burden! 
• How might parents develop their own family traditions around Holy Week? 
• Should we bring our kids to every service? 
• What three priorities would you encourage parents to focus on? 
• How can parents balance church attendance with not overextending themselves? 
• What tips would you give to a parent who is new to the faith?  
• Don’t forget to experience Holy Week for yourself, too.

Resources:

• Follow and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTube
• Download this episode’s free Discussion Guide
• Explore the full library of Faithtree Resources
• Download The Encounter app 
• “10 Things Every Orthodox Parent Should Know”