PARISH INFORMATION
YOUTH MINISTRIES- SUNDAY SCHOOL, ACOLYTES, JOY, GOYA, & GREEK SCHOOL
One of the most important goals of this parish is to foster the ongoing spiritual growth of our youth and young adults, and work toward their continual integration into the life and ministry of the Orthodox church. If your heart is telling you to get involved somehow but you do not know what to do -- call Father Demetri for advice and guidence. The very future of Holy Trinity is our children!
SUNDAY SCHOOL - The mission and goal is to lead our young people into experiencing the Holy Orthodox Faith. 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.
Time: 11:45-12:30 for 3rd to 12th grade
ACOLYTES - All young men, ages 7 and above are invited to serve God in the altar and assist Father during Liturgical services. Acolytes are divided into groups which rotate for serving at the altar each Sunday. Please contact the church office if you would like to serve God in the altar and assist Father.
GREEK SCHOOL - Ta Paidakia (“The Children”) is the Greek school for all the children of Holy Trinity (ages 3-12). Our goal is to educate our children in conversational Greek and instill in them an understanding of the Greek heritage with an emphasis on hymns, prayers and culture.
Junior Orthodox Youth, JOY - consists of youth in grades 2-6. We meet once a month to learn the lessons of our Orthodox faith and about our community. We do projects and have outings usually to places suggested by the children. Finally, and very importantly, we have fun.
The Greek Orthodox Youth of America, or GOYA, is the ministry to teenagers, junior high and high school students, in grades 7-12 of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. They meet once a month for an Orthodox lesson, followed by a short business meeting to plan service projects or social events for our GOYANS. Our GOYAN's demonstrate their active involvement in the Church community by volunteering to do such things as decorate, set up, serve,and host many events. To read about the Missions, Goals, and Guidelines for GOYA go to:
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/youth/ministries/goya/guidelines.asp
Much of the information about youth events can be found on our Atlanta Metropolis website.
Forms and information about camp retreats and more! Bookmark our calender for local activities.
GOYA Ministry Advisor Team:
Lead Advisor
Katina Hanson- jhan@mtnisp.com
Advisors
Angie Edwards- randynangie@charter.net
Jason & Catherine Dreessen- jason@emoffitt.com
Connie Vlahoulis- connartist@bellsouth.net
Kathryn Peterson- kpetersonkp@hotmail.com
Jason Andrew Brown
2005-6 GOYA Officers:
President: Michael Hagelios
Vice President: Tayna Prytyskach
Treasurer: Daniel Mowery
Secretary: Stephi Edwards
If your family would like to sponsor a GOYA event- call any advisor!
College Student Ministry - The Orthodox Christian Fellowship: The OCF was created as a mission of the church, to help our young people stay connected to their faith wherever they attend school. This FREE service is available for students. Our young people can network with other Orthodox youth, find a nearby church, and get the important support needed while in collage, home or away. Students or parents- call the church office to give your address when you start college to receive the free mailings. More at: http://www.ocf.net
Magazine for College Students
Boundless - Webzine for College Students
St. Romano's Records
Young Adult & Adult Greek Folk Dance - Come learn to dance to help celebrate and promote Greek heritage and traditions.
No need to be Greek to dance like one! OPA!
