The
OFL Archives (vol 1 iss 1 - vol 5 iss 4) The
OFL Archives (vol 1 iss 1 - vol 5 iss 4)
25 wonderful and informative articles, featured in Orthodox Family Life during its first four years!
 | Some Things You Should Know while in Church an etiquette lesson by Fr. David Barr (vol 2 iss 4) |
| Visiting a Monastery: A Guide for Parents (vol 3 iss 4) |
| Should Children Be in Church? by Joan Woodward Teebagy (vol 1 iss 2) |
| Five Very Good Reasons to Attend Church Weekly by Fr. Demetrios Kavadas (vol 1 iss 2) |
| Making It Simple: Worship and Children... survival tips for parents (vol 1 iss 2) |
| Children in Liturgy more survival tips for parents (vol 2 iss 4) |
| The Tale of a Lazy Parent Tips for drawing your child into the worshipping life of the Church... (vol 5 iss 4) |
| The Orthodox Liturgy, Part 1: The Preparation by Archimandrite Alexander Cutler, with Some Things To Do (vol 5 iss 4) |
| I Don't Wanna Go to Church School... even more survival tips for frazzled parents (vol 2 iss 1) |
| Ways To Help Strengthen Family Life in the Parish ideas for family ministry (vol 3 iss 1) |
| Getting Ready for Holy Confession some tips & techniques (vol 3 iss 3) |
| Examining Your Conscience (vol 3 iss 3) |
| The Prayer for the Naming of a Child on the Eighth Day (vol 5 iss 2) |
| Helping Your Sons Serve in the Altar by Subdeacon Sam Slimak (vol 5 iss 3) |
| ...and some Basic Rules for Acolytes (vol 5 iss 3) |
| The Orthodox Clergy Wife by Matushka Valerie Zahirsky, with Lots of Names for the Priest's Wife (vol 5 iss 4) |
| It's about Time: Redeeming the Time of Our Lives by Fr.Dcn. Nicholas Jannakos (vol 5 iss 2) |
| The Church's Y2K Calendar Dates for the Feasts in 2000 AD (vol 5 iss 2) |
| Getting Ready for Home Blessing (vol 1 iss 2) |
| The Family Altar: Establishing a Place of Prayer by Michael Hyatt (vol 1 iss 2) |
| Reinforcing Religious Education in Family Life by Michelle Jannakos & Leslee Abud (vol 1 iss 1) |
| The Power Of Personal Stories by Albert S. Rossi, Ph.D. (vol 2 iss 2) |
| Remember When? Some tips for effective story-telling, adapted (vol 2 iss 2) |
| Professional Help for the Organizationally Impaired: Archive Resources (vol 2 iss 3) |
| Ever wonder how to Create a Tradition? Here are some ideas! (vol 3 iss 2) |
| Reflecting on Your Family's Summer Activities (Two Tips) (vol 3 iss 4) |
| Table Talk ideas for starting meaningful mealtime conversations at home (Internet exclusive, vol 3 iss 3) |
| Ten Tips for Family Communication by Fr. Gregory Wingenbach (vol 4 iss 1) |
| Reflections…The Ten Commandments on How to Get Along with Other People (vol 4 iss 1) |
| Holy Scripture in Orthodox Christian Life (vol 4 iss 1) |
| 15 Great Reasons to Read Aloud with Your Kids (vol 4 iss 1) |
| Preparing for the Feast: Family-Friendly Advice on Fasting, Prayer and Giving (vol 4 iss 2) |
| A Recipe for Koliva (vol 4 iss 3) |
| Prayer Primer by Fr. Thomas Hopko (vol 4 iss 3) |
| Some Orthodox Prayers (vol 4 iss 3) |
| A Prayer for Our Children… (vol 5 iss 1) |
| The Nicene Creed to print & memorize this summer! (vol 5 iss 4) |
| Parent to Parent: Talking with Children about Sex by Al Rossi, Ph.D. (vol 4 iss 4) |
| Laying the Groundwork for the Teenage Years by Ann Marie Gidus-Mecera (vol 4 iss 4) |
| Blueprint for a Family by Fr. John Dresko (vol 5 iss 1) |
| Enriching Your Life in the Orthodox Faith by Matushka Photini Henderson (vol 5 iss 1) …including Resources for Growing Families |
| StartingPoint: Teaching Your Children about God & Money (vol 5 iss 3) |
| Summer Camp + You = A Lifetime of Memories by Lori A. Kochan and Reader Basil Kochan, with Some "camping" Things to Do (vol 5 iss 4) |
| Summer Fare: Fasting in Bountiful Times by Angela Hays (vol 5 iss 4) |
| Prayer for a Child's Enlightenment from an Orthodox prayer book (vol 5 iss 4) |
| Making the Most of Your Children's Public School Education by Ann Marie Gidus-Mecera (vol 1 iss 3) |
| Taking God to School (vol 2 iss 1) |
| A Back-to-School Checklist for Families (vol 2 iss 1) |
| The Beginning of the School Year: Some Questions for Parents to Think About (vol 3 iss 1) |
| POP QUIZ: Are You Ready to Go Back to School? test yourself! (vol 3 iss 1) |
| Orthodox Home Schooling by Sarah Loft (vol 3 iss 4) |
| Why Choose a Parochial School? by Popadia Donna M. Freude, M.A.Ed. (vol 4 iss 1) |
| Caesar's Decree Repeats: A Crash Course in Census 2000 and Joseph & Mary Go to Bethlehem (vol 5 iss 2) |
| Back to Basics: A Master Plan for Faith Growth by Delia Halverson (vol 1 iss 4) |
| A Child's Faith by Robert Snyder (vol 1 iss 4) |
| Talking To Children About God by Albert Rossi, Ph.D. (vol 2 iss 3) |
| Secrets of Loving Discipline (vol 1 iss 3) |
| Ten Worst Discipline Mistakes Parents Make… and Alternatives by James Windell (vol 1 iss 3) |
| Want to start a commitment to religious education? What Families Can Do edited by John Boojamra (vol 3 iss 2) |
| Who is teaching our children their moral and ethical values? by Archpriest Joseph Purpura (vol 4 iss 2) |
| Survival Tips for Parents of Middle-Schoolers/Early Teens by Christine Haymond, M.A. & M.O.M. (vol 4 iss 2) |
| StartingPoint: Getting Teens Thinking about Orthodox Marriage (vol 5 iss 1) |
| What's in a Name? by Albert Rossi, Ph.D. (vol 5 iss 2) |
| Talking to Children when Bad Things Happen by Fr.Dcn. Nicholas Jannakos (vol 5 iss 3) |
| Praying through Bad Times (Prayers for Parents & Children, vol 5 iss 3) |
| Godmother by Kathryn Slattery (vol 1 iss 4) |
| Our Children & Their Godparents by Matushka Ann Lardas (vol 5 iss 2) |
| Tips & Techniques for Godparents (vol 5 iss 2) |
| Marriage & Family as Sacrament by Gregory C. Wingenbach (vol 1 iss 3) |
| Marriage & Orthodoxy from the Orthodox Study Bible (vol 1 iss 4) |
| Coming Closer… A bit about Orthodox Marriage Encounter (vol 1 iss 3) |
| The Spiritual Aspects of Fatherhood by Albert Rossi, Ph.D. (vol 1 iss 4) |
| My Vocation in the Family by Albert Rossi, Ph.D. (vol 2 iss 4) |
| Dad Time hints for building better relationships in the family (vol 2 iss 4) |
| Smart Dads Tips for connecting with your kids! (vol 1 iss 4) |
| Play It Safe making sure a playground is safe for your children (vol 2 iss 4) |
| Pastors of the Domestic Church by Albert Rossi, Ph.D. (vol 5 iss 1) |
| Silent Spaces, Silent Times by Albert Rossi, Ph.D. (vol 5 iss 3) |
| The Tale of the Three Trees an American Folktale as told by Vasiliki Oldziey (vol 1 iss 3) |
| 10 Cool Things You Can Do with a Really Big Box a kid's activity (vol 2 iss 4) |
| All About Bells by Natalie Ashanin (vol 3 iss 2) |
| The Saints Help Children, Too! reflections on prayer and asking for intercession (vol 3 iss 3) |
| A Lesson for Children: What Do Monks & Nuns Do? (vol 3 iss 4) |
| A Kid's Perspective on Monasteries: What I Did on My Summer Vacation (vol 3 iss 4) |
| A Princess Meets Her Guardian Angel by Mother Alexandra (vol 5 iss 1) |
| You Shall Call His Name Jesus: The Names of Our Lord and His Circumcision, January 1 (January 14) |
| Celebrating the Feast of St. Basil the Great: January 1 (January 14) |
| The Theophany or Epiphany January 6 (January 20) |
| The Presentation or Meeting of Our Lord February 2 (February 14) |
| The Annunciation of the Theotokos March 25 (April 7) |
| The Raising of Lazarus (celebrated the day before Palm Sunday) |
| The Entrance of Our Lord into Jerusalem [Palm Sunday] |
| The Last Supper (commemorated on Holy Thursday) |
| The Crucifixion of Our Lord (celebrated on Holy Friday) |
| The Resurrection (celebrated first Sunday after the Spring Equinox after Passover) |
| Pascha: The Christian Passover Passages from the Synaxarion |
| St. Thomas Sunday (celebrated the Sunday after the Resurrection) |
| The Holy Myrrhbearers (celebrated the second Sunday after the Resurrection) |
| The Meaning and Importance of Ascension (celebrated 40 days after the Resurrection) |
| Saints Peter and Paul June 29 (July 13) |
| and more on Celebrating the Summer Lent by Catherine K. Contopoulos (vol 4 iss 4) |
| The Transfiguration of Our Lord August 6 (August 20) |
| and more on Talking with Children about the Feast of the Transfiguration from the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration (vol 4 iss 4) |
| The Dormition of the Theotokos August 15 (August 28) |
| Remembering the Beheading of St. John the Baptist August 29 (September 11) |
| The Nativity of the Theotokos September 8 (September 22) |
| and more on The Nativity of the Theotokos |
| The Elevation of the Cross September 14 (September 28) |
| and more on The Elevation of the Cross |
| Resources for the Feast of the Elevation
of the Life-Giving Cross The Sign of the Cross, Hymnography of the Church, Making the Sign of the Cross, and Using the Sign of the Cross Everyday |
| Synaxis of the Holy Archangels Michael and
Gabriel and All the Bodiless Powers (commemorated November 8th/21st) including Some Things to Do |
| The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple November 21 (December 5) |
| The Nativity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ December 25 (January 7) |
| The Twelve Apostles - how did they witness to the Lord? (vol 4 iss 4) |
| Vassilopitta: A Recipe for St. Basil's Bread your family can made together! (vol 3 iss 2) |
| A Mother's Lenten Meditation by Dee Clark (vol 1 iss 3) |
| Ways to Share Great Lent and Pascha with Your Child by Ann Marie Gidus-Mercera (vol 2 iss 3) |
| Keeping Lent at Home by Nadia Koblosh (vol 3 iss 2) |
| There Is Always Time by Violet Leathers (vol 4 iss 3) |
| Prayer of Ephraim the Syrian (vol 3 iss 3) |
| The Fathers on Fasting & Beginning the Great Fast by Angela Hays (vol 5 iss 3) |
| What's in Our Pascha Basket? (vol 1 iss 3) |
| Pascha and the Family Basket by Fr. Gregory Wigenbach (vol 2 iss 3) |
| Pascha Talk: Explaining the Resurrection to Children (vol 2 iss 3) |
| Beyond the Easter Bunny Jellybeans can be more than just candy... (vol 2 iss 3) |
| An Egg-Shell Cross A family activity idea (vol 2 iss 3) |
| How to Celebrate Pentecost at Home by Fr. Anthony Coniaris (vol 3 iss 4) |
| A Family Cross: A Project for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross(vol 4 iss 1) |
| Don't Pre-Celebrate Christmas! by Fr. Andrew George, edited by Phyllis Meshel Onest, M.Div. (vol 4 iss 2) |
| A Parish Family Celebration an Advent project that will last all year (vol 3 iss 1) |
| Will the Real Santa Please Stand? Inviting Saint Nicholas Into Our Christmas by Daria Gray and Jan Bear (vol 1 iss 2) |
| In the Spirit of St. Nicholas by Mike and Kathe Sherer (vol 1 iss 2) |
| What kind of Holidays do you want? (vol 1 iss 2) |
| Holidays and In-Laws Surviving the Christmas season... (vol 1 iss 2) |
| Catch the Christmas Spirit Ideas for celebrating the Nativity (vol 2 iss 2) |
| Help Your Child Discover the Real Christmas adapted (vol 2 iss 2) |
| What Can We Give Our Children for Christmas? by Dr. Violet Leathers, Ph.D. (vol 3 iss 2) |
| Restoring Christmas' Meaning (vol 3 iss 2) |
| The Other Gifts of Christmas: Smart Choices Can Promote Your Child's Development(vol 3 iss 2) |
| Suggested Books for the Christmas Season A resource list (Internet exclusive, vol 3 iss 2) |
| Patpinki and Grandfather: Remembering Holy Supper, 1948 by Mary Buchosky Toda (vol 4 iss 2) |
| Getting Ready for Home Blessing (vol 4 iss 2) |
| Slava: A Serbian Custom Celebrating the Baptism of Our Family's Ancestors (vol 3 iss 3) |
| Common Names and Namedays a listing of common patron saints' feast days (vol 3 iss 3) |
| Orthodox Saints of the British Isles (vol 4 iss 3) |
| Saints Called upon for Special Purposes (Internet exclusive, vol 3 iss 3) |
| Family Fun for the New Year A project for New Year's Day that lasts all year long! (vol 2 iss 2) |
| Renew Your Spiritual Life Some tips for a New Year in Christ! (vol 3 iss 2) |
| A Sweet Treat for St. Valentine's Day and Food for Thought (vol 3 iss 2) |
| St. Pádraig, Apostle and Enlightener of Ireland for the REAL St. Patrick's Day! (vol 4 iss 3) |
| Thank God for Mom! Showing Mom you care on Mother's Day (vol 1 iss 3) |
| A Special Mother's Day Activity Adopt a mom for the day (vol 2 iss 3) |
| Mothers in God's Service reflections on the calling of motherhood (vol 3 iss 3) |
| Beatitudes for Parents for Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day (vol 4 iss 3) |
| Celebrating Father's Day (vol 1 iss 4) |
| A Father's Day Project For Dad: Basil Plant and Poem by Linda Biando (vol 3 iss 4) |
| The Perfect Graduation Gift: "The College Survival Kit" (vol 1 iss 4) |
| Family Vacation Planning Tips (vol 1 iss 4) |
| Wedding Presents (vol 1 iss 4) |
| Celebrating the Saints: Three Summer Sundays with Some Things To Do (vol 5 iss 4) |
| When Home and School Clash... over Halloween, some advice for parents (vol 2 iss 1) |
| Thanksgiving, the Result of One Woman's Persistence Sarah Hale's mission of faith (vol 3 iss 1) |
| It's Not Turkey Ideas for a "thankful" Thanksgiving (vol 3 iss 1) |
| The Spirit of Thankfulness (vol 4 iss 2) |
| Starting Point: Debunking the Horoscope Myth Background & an Activity for Teens & Their Parents (vol 5 iss 2) |
| What's luck got to do with it? by Fr. John Touloumes (vol 5 iss 2) |
| An Orthodox View on Child Abuse by Stanley S. Harakas (vol 1 iss 3) |
| Setting a New View! (vol 2 iss 1) |
| Heroes vs. Impostors... surviving Bart Simpson & the Power Rangers (vol 2 iss 1) |
| Television in the Christian Home from the OCA Resource Handbook (vol 2 iss 1) |
| Why Not Just Shut It Off? (internet only) |
| Family Time... how do you spend it? (vol 2 iss 1) |
| What the Orthodox Church Could Learn from Mickey Mouse (internet only) |
| There's a Mouse in the House: A Vacation-Time Reflection on Disney and the True Faith (vol 2 iss 3) |