CHILDREN AND YOUTH EDUCTION
Children and youth education in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is a vital and structured part of preserving the faith, identity, and spiritual foundation of future generations. It combines Biblical teachings, Church traditions, language, and moral formation, all rooted in the rich spiritual heritage of the Church. We teach combined faith and cultural education in Amharic and English. Youth are taught both faith and Ethiopian heritage
Purpose of Children & Youth Education
The Church's goal is to:
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Raise spiritually grounded Orthodox Christians
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Preserve Ethiopian Orthodox faith and culture
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Instill discipline, love, and moral responsibility
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Prepare future servants of the Church (clergy, singers, teachers)
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What Children and Youth Learn
Holy Scripture - Bible stories, commandments, parables, life of Christ
Faith & Doctrine - The Trinity, nature of Christ (Tewahedo), sacraments, Saints
Prayer & Worship - Morning/evening prayers, Lord’s Prayer, Kidase meaning, fasting
Church History - Origin of Ethiopian Church, martyrs, Patriarchs, traditions
Ge’ez Language & Hymns - Learning alphabet, psalms, Zema chants of St. Yared
Moral & Ethical Living - Obedience, respect, humility, purity, love, service
Feasts & Fasting Seasons - Fasika, Timket, Meskel, and the importance of Tsome (fasting)
Christian Identity - How to live Orthodox faith in daily life (school, family, friends)
How It Is Taught
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Storytelling & discussion
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Memorization (prayers, Ten Commandments, Psalms)
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Singing Mezmur and Church hymns
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Spiritual games and Bible activities
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Role-play & drama (e.g. re-enacting Bible scenes)
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Q&A and spiritual counseling
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Use of Amharic and English (especially in diaspora)
Youth Engagement in our Church
Young people are encouraged to participate actively in Church life:
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Altar service (boys as deacons or assistants)
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Choir during feasts
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Scripture reading and recitation
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Volunteering & helping elders
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Leading youth prayers and discussions
Spiritual Impact
Children and youth education is not just academic — it's a way to:
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Cultivate personal faith
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Teach prayerful living
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Connect to Ethiopian Christian heritage
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Guide them toward becoming faithful adults and servants of Christ
Children and youth education in our Church is:
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Rooted in Scripture, tradition, and love
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Focused on nurturing spiritual identity
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A bridge between ancient wisdom and modern life
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Essential for passing on the living faith of the Church