JOY
Junior Orthodox Youth — the Church’s ministry for children in 3rd through 6th grade.
Junior Orthodox Youth
JOY is the ministry to 3rd through 6th grade children of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Because JOY is a ministry, the way it is shaped and carried out reflects the Orthodox Christian Faith, Tradition and life.
Its goal is to lead our young people into experiencing the Holy Orthodox Faith: that by developing a personal relationship with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and becoming active sacramental members of the living Church, they will be equipped with what they need on their journey toward salvation. A foundation of faith laid at this age is something that guides and strengthens them as they go on into junior high and high school.
At a glance
Content needed from the parishWhen JOY meets, what it does through the year, and who leads it are unconfirmed. The parish lists JOY as a ministry and publishes what it is for, but names nobody for it. Please ask the parish office.
Join us
Families with children in 3rd through 6th grade are welcome. Gatherings and activities would be announced through the parish calendar and parish communications.