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Orthodox Christian Tradition · Ages 3–8

Faith Formation

Morning prayer, feast-day celebrations, and saint stories in the Orthodox Christian tradition.

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Morning prayer, feast-day celebrations, and saint stories in the Orthodox Christian tradition.

We are openly faith-formed. Prayer, saint stories, and the rhythm of the liturgical year shape our days. Families from any Christian tradition are warmly welcomed, and secular families are welcome too.

  • Morning and midday prayer
  • Saint of the day and Bible story
  • Feast-day baking and crafts
  • Liturgical seasons followed through the year
Benefits

What children gain.

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Rooted identity

Children grow with a clear sense of who and Whose they are.

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Sacred rhythm

The week and year carry a gentle, holy structure.

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Wonder

Faith is offered as a doorway into wonder, never as a checklist.

A Glimpse

Inside our days.

Our Process

How to enroll.

A simple, unhurried path from your first hello to your child's first morning circle.

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  1. 01

    Reach Out

    Send a note or give us a call — we'll listen first.

  2. 02

    Visit a Morning

    Wander the forest, meet the children, see the rhythm.

  3. 03

    Choose Your Rhythm

    Flexible schedules — full or part-time, agreed upon at enrollment.

  4. 04

    Begin & Belong

    Settle in to a quiet, ordered, joyful day.

Come spend a quiet morning with us.

Visits are unhurried — bring your child, wander the forest.

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Program Questions

About Faith Formation

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Come see a morning at St. Emmelia.

We open the doors a few times each season for families considering enrollment. Wander the forest, meet the children, and ask anything you'd like.

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