CHURCH SCHOOL EDUCATION MEETING HELD IN HERMITAGE
Hermitage, PA – His Grace Bishop Mitrophan of Eastern America gave his blessings and took part in the 20th Annual Christian Education Meeting for the Cleveland Deanery. The meeting was held at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Hermitage, Pa on Saturday, December 2, 2006. The meeting began with a presentation given by speaker and host priest Fr. Milovan Katanic. In his talk, titled Christian Education and Children’s Literature, he took a look at the role literature can play in the faith of a child, highlighting some of the Christian themes found in the popular children’s books of C. S. Lewis The Chronicles of Narnia and spoke of Lewis’ intention in writing these stories. Additionally, Fr. Milovan pointed out some books geared toward children which have openly anti-Christian messages, books that our children should avoid and adults should be made aware of.
Following the presentation the clergy and educators submitted their annual reports and spoke of the work of the Church School in their respective communities.