FAITH, HOPE, & JOY

Mission Statement

The mission of FAITH, HOPE & JOY is to strengthen your child’s relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Through fun and creative activities which focus on worship, witness, service and fellowship, children will build a foundation of faith and begin to understand Orthodox Christianity. We encourage parents to embrace the mission of FAITH, HOPE & JOY by reading the Bible with your children at home and bringing them to church on Sundays. We welcome children of all faiths to attend FAITH, HOPE & JOY Nights! Lessons are taught from an Orthodox Christian perspective.  The positive teachings of The Orthodox Faith can provide a moral foundation to guide children throughout their lives.

Who it Serves 

 FAITH, HOPE, and JOY ministers to children of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in Preschool (FAITH), Grades K-2 (HOPE), and Grades 3-6 (JOY).

Our Meetings

Faith, Hope, and Joy meets on the first Friday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Each FHJ meeting begins and ends with prayer. There is a short lesson; we enjoy supper together followed by a craft, game and/or activity correlating with our theme for the year.

Our 2026-2027 Theme: Fruits of the Spirit

This year, we will explore what it means to grow as young Orthodox Christians by nurturing the Fruits of the Spirit in our daily lives. Through Scripture, hands‑on service, meaningful lessons, and joy‑filled activities, our children will learn how to live out virtues such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self‑control. Each gathering will help them see how these spiritual gifts shape who we are and how we shine Christ’s light in the world. 

Upcoming Events: 

Important: To ensure we have enough food, crafts, and supplies for everyone, we kindly ask that you RSVP prior to each meeting or event. Feel free to email us at SaintBarbaraFaithHopeJoy@gmail.com

Connect with Us!