Great Lent Giveaway
(GLG)
The Great Lent Giveaway was designed as a way for our youth to learn about the beauty of Great Lent and instill in them that Great Lent is not only a time of fasting but a time to do good works and of contemplation, while preparing for the death and Glorious Resurrection of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

The 2011 program and programs from past years are provided
below. They may be used during Great Lent or be adapted for use during your normal Youth Group Sessions.

The GLG is a partnership of the OYM and the Jr. Ukrainian Orthodox League.

Great Lent Giveaway 2011
Growing a Monastery
Benefitting Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA
Monastery Initiative
How do we participate?

A new lesson/activity will be made available Wednesday of each week.

These lessons are intended for ages 11-15. However, they may easily be reworked for older and younger participants.

We are also providing a list of materials to be used with
youth ages 5-18.



Past GLG Programs are provided below. They may be used and modified for anytime of the year.
GLG Mission Parishes

GLG Icons and Iconography

GLG True Gift of the Heart
UGOL Fact Sheet

GLG Chapel Challenge
(Church Architechture) Part 1
Lessons 1 2 3 4 5

GLG Chapel Challenge
(Church Appointments) Part 2
Lessons Ages 4-7 Ages 8-12 Ages 13-18 Glossary Appointment Photos
Where am I? Game

GLG "I was in prison and you came to me"
Lessons for Ages 9-12 Ages 13-18 OCPM Brochure
What is UOC Monastery Initiative?
In 2010, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church inherited a 30 acre piece of land with the intent to build a monastery on the property. During the Ukrainian Orthodox League Convention of that same summer, the Hierarchs of our church called to its people to support their efforts in starting a monastery.

The Junior Convention body rose to the occasion and pledged to raise $5,000 over a several year time period.
This year we are asking that all the youth of our church support this effort by helping to raise funds and awareness through the Great Lent Giveaway.

His Beatitude Metropolitan Constantine has often stated that the stability and future of the church is in its monasteries. It is the monks and nuns who pray without ceasing for Christ's Church and the world that provide us with the ability to survive in the "outside" world. Our Holy Ukrainian Orthodox Church has been granted many blessings but one we have yet to receive is that of our own monastery.

What will the Great Lent Giveaway do to help grow a monastery?

We will be collecting funds to begin the monastery fund as well as raising awarenss about Orthodox monastic life.

Program Materials
GLG 2011 How To

Week 1 Pochaiv Monastery
Week 1 Leader Packet
Week 1 Participant Packet
Monastery Fact Sheet

Week 2 St. Anthony of the Desert
Week 2 Leader Packet
Week 2 Participant Packet
How to Make a Palm Cross

Week 3 St. Catherine Monastery
Week 3 Leader Packet
Week 3 Participant Packet


Week 4 Prayer Without Ceasing
Week 4 Leader Packet
Week 4 Participant Packet


Week 5 Visiting a Monastery
Week 5 Leader Packet



$6000 Collected for the GLG 2011!