Handout Resources

Christ commands His friend Lazarus to come forth after three days in the tomb. After his miraculous resurrection, St. Lazarus took refuge in Cyprus where, according to Church tradition, he was consecrated bishop by Sts. Paul and Barnabas.

Christ is shown tenderly pulling our ancestral parents, Adam and Eve, from their tombs. Through His resurrection, Christ has shattered the gates of hell and scattered the chains and locks that bind mankind.

Author(s): Fr. John Matusiak

A full color Icon of The Theotokos. Can be used throughout the Theotokos Unit or as a general handout.

This iconographic type acquired its name from the prophecy found in Isaiah 7: 14, “Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign: the Virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel.” The Theotokos in this iconographic depiction is most often placed behind the altar in the apse of the church. The Christ Child is found in a circle at the Virgin’s bosom. This reflects Christ having been formed in the Theotokos’ stainless womb.

For use in the FOCUS units

France, Chartres Cathedral, the oldest known Jesse Tree window

Author(s): Fr. John Matusiak

The icon of the Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in line drawing, for coloring. Used in the Journey to Pascha unit.

Author(s): OCA

Author(s): DCE

Troparion for Lazarus Saturday & Palm Sunday to be used as handouts to students during lesson discussions.

The Magnificat, Luke 1:47-55 [Canticle]

Author(s): Bible

The Matins Gospel of Palm Sunday, Matthew 21:1-11; 15-17, the Entry into Jerusalem. This handout is used in the Journey to Pascha unit.

Author(s): Bible-DCE

The Gospel from the Matins of Great and Holy Monday, Matthew 21:18-43, broken down into themes. Used in the Journey to Pascha unit.

Author(s): Bible

The Gospel from the Matins of Great and Holy Thursday, Luke 22:1-39.