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Christ the Savior Church School

We offer a church school program for children Pre-K to High School.  The classes are held each Sunday and the academic year runs from October through May.

Schedule:

Ages 3-7 Ages 8-12 Ages 13-18

9:00am – Divine Liturgy
10:45am – Classes
11:05am – Coffee Hour

9:00am – Divine Liturgy
10:45am – Classes
11:05am – Coffee Hour

9:00am – Divine Liturgy
10:45am – Coffee Hour
11:10am - Classes

 

Teachers

  • Matushka Emily Parsells – Early Childhood

  • Kelly Hageman – Elementary Grades

  • Cecilia Wyant – Upper Grades

  • Alexis DeArmitt – Choir Instruction

  • Fr. John Parsells – Spiritual Guidance & Catechesis


Assistants

  • At least one parent of children under 5 is required to remain present and assist during class.

  • Additional volunteers are welcome to help with classroom activities, crafts, and special events throughout the year.


Orientation Dates

  • Sunday, October 12, 2025

  • Saturday, October 18, 2025 (for those who missed the first meeting)


Academic Year

  • Begins: Sunday, October 19, 2025

  • Ends: Sunday, May 17, 2026


Contact:

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January 15

  • Lesson: Theophany
  • Gospel: Luke 18:18-27
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

January 22

  • Lesson: Sanctity of Life Sunday
  • Gospel: Luke 18:35-43
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

February 5

  • Lesson: Meeting of the Lord
  • Gospel: Luke 18:10-14
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

February 12

  • Lesson:
  • Gospel: Luke 15:11-32
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

February 19

  • Lesson:
  • Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

February 26

  • Lesson:
  • Gospel: Matthew 6:14-21
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

March 5

  • Lesson:
  • Gospel: John 1:43-51
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

March 12

  • Lesson:
  • Gospel: Mark 2:1-12
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

March 19

  • Lesson:
  • Gospel: Mark 8:34-9:1
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

March 26

  • Lesson:
  • Gospel: Mark 9:17-31
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

April 2

  • Lesson:
  • Gospel: Mark 10:32-45
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

April 30

  • Lesson:
  • Gospel: Mark 15:43-16:8
  • Q&A with Fr. John 


May 7

  • Lesson:
  • Gospel: John 5:1-15
  • Q&A with Fr. John 


May 14

  • Lesson:
  • Gospel: John 4:5-42
  • Q&A with Fr. John 


May 21

  • Lesson:
  • Gospel: John 9:1-38
  • Q&A with Fr. John 

 

Curriculum
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October 2

  • Lesson: Entering the Church
  • Gospel: Luke 6:31-36
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

October 9

  • Lesson: Participating in the Service
  • Gospel: Luke 7:11-16
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

October 16

  • Lesson: The Sign of the Cross
  • Gospel: Luke 8:5-15
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

October 23

  • Lesson: Learning to Chant
  • Gospel: Luke 16:19-31
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

October 30

  • Lesson: Morning and Evening Prayers
  • Gospel: Luke 8:26-39
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

November 6

  • Lesson: Fasting
  • Gospel: Luke 8:41-56
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

November 13

  • St. Michael's Party
     

November 20

  • Lesson: The Entrance of the Theotokos
  • Gospel: Luke 12:16-21
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

November 27

  • Lesson: Thanksgiving and The Eucharist
  • Gospel: Luke 13:10-17
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

December 4

  • Lesson: St. Nicholas
  • Gospel: Luke 17:12-19
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

December 11

  • Lesson: Nativity Hymns
  • Gospel: Luke 14:16-24
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     

December 18

  • Lesson: Christmas Carols
  • Gospel: Matthew 1:1-25
  • Q&A with Fr. John
     
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Christ the Savior Orthodox Church
10315 Carey Road
Berlin, MD 21811
302-537-6055

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Latest News
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Women's Psalter Group Dinner - 04/20/26

During the daily services of Great Lent the Church doubles the readings from the Psalter (Book of Psalms).  As our parish was not able to offer all of these services, a group of women, organized by Alexis DeArmitt, divided the Psalter into sections so that it could be read together each day. On April 20, 2026, the Women's Psalter Group met at Beth Dunbar's house for dinner, fellowship, and to discuss their experience of reading the Psalter together. Many thanks to all who participated in the group and glory to God for all things!


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“The Orthodox Christian Church is evangelical, but not Protestant.
It is orthodox, but not Jewish. It is catholic, but not Roman.
It is not denominational, it is pre-denominational.
It has believed, taught, preserved, defended, and died for the
Faith of the Apostles since the Day of Pentecost nearly 2,000 years ago.”
– Our Life in Christ

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What is the Orthodox Church?

“The Orthodox Christian Church is evangelical, but not Protestant. It is orthodox, but not Jewish. It is catholic, but not Roman. It is not denominational, it is pre-denominational. It has believed, taught, preserved, defended, and died for the Faith of the Apostles since the Day of Pentecost nearly 2,000 years ago.”
– Our Life in Christ

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