Junior Division (Grades 7–9)
- The Orthodox Church honors the Virgin Mary as the Theotokos. Discuss the role she plays in the Church and as a role model for all Christians.
- Christ and many Church Fathers often criticized the wealthy. Do Christians need to live a life of poverty? Is it a sin to live a comfortable life?
- “Lord have mercy” is the most repeated phrase in the Divine Liturgy. What does it mean to truly have mercy?
- “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3). Discuss the importance of reading Scripture in your life.
- The theme of the upcoming 2020 Clergy–Laity Congress is “the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13). Discuss the way St. Paul defines love in this important chapter of the Bible.
Senior Division (Grades 10–12)
- Discuss how the separation of church and state benefits us as Orthodox Christians in the United States.
- In his enthronement address, Archbishop Elpidophoros said, “We are all deacons.” Discuss the importance of being a deacon – a servant – in the Church.
- Discuss the significance of Constantinople in Church history and the struggles Orthodox Christians in Constantinople face today.
- How have modern-day saints from the past 100 years, from St. Nektarios to St. Paisios and others, helped Orthodox Christians live their lives today?
- “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares” (Hebrews 13:2). How might Orthodox Christians put this command into practice?
Metropolis Finals:
This year, Holy Trinity in Tulsa, OK will host the metropolis finals. The winners at the Metropolis level will proceed to the Archdiocese finals.
March 27-29 2020 Tulsa Ok - Holy Trinity
1222 S Guthrie Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119
Archdiocese Finals:
The archdiocese finals will be held in our metropolis this year at St Spyridon Church in Loveland, CO.
June 12-14 2020 Loveland CO - St Spyridon
807 W 29th St, Loveland, CO 80538