Preparing for Holy Week 

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Materials to help prepare your home and heart for this special week, April 12th-April 18th. 

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How to Prepare

A message on Holy Week

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Personal Retreat

Reconnect with God in a meaningful way

Reading

Contemplations on the prayer of Holy Week

Reference Materials​

To help you follow along with the services or catch up on reading between services, here are some materials.

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Daily Guide

An explanation of Holy Week day by day.

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Lectionary

Scripture readings for each day of Holy Week

Holy Week Hymns

Listen to 22 Coptic Holy Week Hymns.

Children's Activities

Invite your children of all ages to participate in the journey of Holy Week with these engaging activities.

HOLY WEEK ACTIVITY GUIDE FOR FAMILIES

Teach the events and treasures of Holy Week as celebrated by the Coptic Orthodox Church. Starting from Palm Sunday and going through Easter Sunday, your kids will find a treasure in the treasure chest that will give them a clue about the activity, game or craft for the day.

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FAITHBOOK FOR TEENS

This is a one-week crash course in the ultimate sacrifice ever made. You will study the final week of Jesus’ life and learn how He redeemed you with His precious blood.

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HOLY WEEK GUIDE & JOURNAL FOR YOUNG EXPLORERS

Journey back in time with Zack to see, hear and experience what it might have felt like to follow in Jesus’ footsteps during His final week. You’ll see the events unfold day-by-day from Zack’s point of view.

HOLY WEEK COLORING BOOK FOR CHILDREN

Journey with our Lord Jesus Christ through the events of the Holy Pascha Week and color each page!

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