The Story of the Copts
How do you explain the word "Copt" to a child in a clear, joyful, prideful manner without focusing too heavily on terms such as persecution, ancient, and 2000 years old? Try this exercise, and you will find, as I did, that it is not so easy! Try explaining…
Only a few more days till Holy Week begins!
I can't believe how Lent just flew by like that. In two days, we will be celebrating Palm Sunday and then observing Holy Week.Â
Holy Week has been my favourite time of year for a very long time but that was not always the case!…
It is cold, and I want to stay indoors!
I dislike hate Winter! That's right; I said the word HATE!Â
Living in Canada, winter is a reality that stretches on and on and on, like the energizer bunny without the fluffy cuteness. Month after month of snow and freezing temperatures can make even…
International Women's Day
Modern Day Icons
When we think of International Women’s Day, we invariably think of certain icons; at least I do. To name a few, the following women spring to my mind: Frida Kahlo, Jane Austen, Rosa Parks, Catherine the Great, Queen Elizabeth I, Anne Frank, Sojourner Truth.
Each one of…
Think you know your Coptic Saints?
Think again!
Actually, don't think, take my word for it. When you are confronted with clever clues, you suddenly forget your favourite Saints. Last week, we had the joy of playing Coptic Who - an astoundingly entertaining card game created by my dear,…
Creating wholesome Valentine's Day Memories
Whether or not you enjoy Valentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day cards, candies, and activities bombard children for a few days every year. Whether at school, at extra-curricular activities, or on television, our children are introduced to notions of romantic love throughout the year.
To solve this dilemma, I searched…
Christians can enjoy Halloween!Â
I hope you are enjoying the fall/autumn season and taking the time to admire the beauty of the changing colours.
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Halloween is being celebrated by young and old this week in many countries worldwide. Halloween is a MEGA celebration in North America, on which 2.6 billion dollars are spent…
Michelangelo, Leonardo, Coptic Creators
The Renaissance was a time of creative genius, artistic innovation, and intellectual transformation. The treasures created during the Renaissance surpass any made before and rival many created since then.
What if I told you that the Coptic Orthodox Church is experiencing its Renaissance?
Would you believe me?…
FAQ
We received so much interest in the VBS Camp Program since it launched, and as the same questions kept coming our way, we created this Fact Sheet: The SuperHolies VBS Camp Program FAQ to answer all your questions and provide additional details.
The SuperHolies VBS Program FAQ
Do you send us printed…
Counting down to Summer
Are you already thinking about summer? I know I am. In Canada, winter has been long and cold, with no end in sight of snowfall. Add to this the never-ending school projects and exams, which add to the sense of despair. Is it any wonder that sunny carefree vacation days are…
A New Sunday School year begins
Yesterday, we celebrated the start of the Coptic New Year (The Feast of the Nayruz) which also signals the start of a new Sunday School year. While it was difficult to bid farewell to my beloved Sunday School angels, I was blessed to meet my new class and…
How do you introduce Saints to today's children?
The challenge of introducing Coptic Saints to a "modern" generation lives in the Iconography. Coptic Icons are an honoured and cherished tradition of the Coptic faith. Because the icon contains many symbols, it can transmit the essence of the Saint's life and the salient features of their…