HOPE & JOY

HELLENIC ORTHODOX PRIMARY EDUCATION (HOPE)

The HOPE is the ministry to Kindergarten through 2nd grade children of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Since HOPE is a ministry, the orientation and implementation of the program should reflect the Orthodox Christian Faith, Tradition and Life.

The mission and goal of the HOPE ministry is to lead our children in to experiencing the Holy Orthodox Faith. By developing a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and becoming active sacramental members of the living church, our children will be equipped with tools necessary to assist them in their journey toward salvation. By laying a foundation of faith at this age, the young people will have something that will guide and strengthen them through life.

JUNIOR ORTHODOX YOUTH (JOY)

The Junior Orthodox Youth, or JOY, is the ministry to 3rd through 6th grade children of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Since JOY is a ministry, the orientation and implementation of the program should reflect the Orthodox Christian Faith, Tradition and Life.

The mission and goal of the JOY ministry is to lead our young people into experiencing the Holy Orthodox Faith. By developing a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and becoming active sacramental members of the living church, our young people will be equipped with tools necessary to assist them in their journey toward salvation. By laying a foundation of faith at this age, the young people will have something that will guide and strengthen them as they progress into junior high and high school.

For those interested in their children in HOPE & JOY please see Christina Pantelis-Royer

I am pleased to announce that registration for Camp Good Shepherd in all three locations is now open. Please share the registration link and flyer with your youth ministry leaders, parishioners, in your parish list serv, in your parish bulletins and newsletters, as well as on your websites and social media. 

Please find the link to apply here: http://app.campdoc.com/register/cgsn

Also on our Metropolis Website here: https://www.nj.goarch.org/camp-good-shepherd

If there are any questions please feel free to contact me. Thank you! 

At the Direction of the Archbishop, 

Dn. Konstantinos Loukas

Metropolis of New Jersey Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries