New Diocese Summer Conventions Registration Website
Over the past few days, the Diocese launched a new registration website for its annual Diocese Summer Conventions for junior high, high school, and college youth. The new website will allow youth, parents, and chaperones to register and pay quickly.You may visit the new website directly at this link:http://www.lacopts-conventions.org/Also, many of the deadlines for registration have been extended in light of the technical difficulties with the previous registration software. Please check this page for up-to-date – …
2010 Al Mahragan Al Keraza Curriculum Updated
Today, the Diocese updated the curriculum for the 2010 Al Mahragan Al Keraza competition to reflect a minor change in the Grades 1-2 level.Initially, participants in the Grades 1-2 competition were asked to memorize Psalm 23. They now have the option of memorizing either Psalm 1 or Psalm 23.The updated Table of Contents for Grades 1-2 and the text of Psalm 1 is posted on the main Al Mahragan Al Keraza Curriculum page.
Diocese Posts Curriculum for Mahragan Al Keraza Competition 2010
The Diocese joyfully announces the availability of information and the curriculum for this year’s Mahragan Al Keraza Spiritual Competition.The information and curriculum may be found on this page.
Diocese Posts Curriculum for Youth Spiritual Competition (YSC) 2010
The Diocese joyfully announces the posting of the curriculum for the YSC 2010 for junior high, high school, and college levels.The YSC started in the year 2001 with the start of the new millennium as a way of encouraging our youth to grow in their faith. The competition is used as a fun way of promoting deeper study and understanding in selected areas: Hymns, Bible Study, and Church Studies… a Spiritual Triathlon of sorts.You may – …
Diocese Announces Summer Conventions
The Diocese joyfully announces online registration for the annual summer conventions. Please go to http://lacopts:8888/cyc/register for more information and the online registration. The page also includes information on guest speakers and different activities. The Diocese encourages everyone to attend this year’s conventions. Please remember to complete the Liability Waiver Form and submit to a chaperon at your church.
2010 Graduates and Young Professionals Passion Retreat
With great joy and enthusiasm, the Diocese announces an upcoming retreat for graduates and young professionals from March 19-21 at the Coptic Village in Big Bear. The featured speaker for the retreat will be Father Daniel Habib of St. John Coptic Orthodox Church in Covina, California. Additional information is as follows: Prices $120 Person/For Double Room $95 Person/For Quad or 6 people $15 Late Fee (After March 1) Deadlines March 1 (Regular) March 8 (Late) FAQ – …
Annual Youth Service Trip to Egypt
The Diocese joyfully announces its Annual Youth Service trip to Egypt for 2010 from July 12 to August 5. The purpose of this trip is to serve the Lord’s brethren in Egypt by providing them with basic medical and social services. Participants in this year’s trip will be blessed to spend time with His Grace Bishop Serapion and His Grace Bishop Thomas at the Anaphora Retreat Center. There will also be retreats for males at – …
Register Now for the College Winter Retreat
The Diocese joyfully announces its annual College Winter Retreat Monday, December 28 through Wednesday, December 30. From the promotional material: It’s about that time of year again for the 2009 College Winter Retreat. This year’s retreat will cover a topic which is guaranteed to be close to the hearts of all Christians seeking to reach greater depth in their relationship with their Savior. The topic that we will cover is concerning how we can deepen – …
Diocese Youth Missionary Trip to Hawaii 2010
The Diocese joyfully announces its annual Youth Missionary Trip to Hawaii from June 30 to July 12, 2010 under the guidance of His Grace Bishop Serapion, who will participate in the missionary trip. Participants work among homeless children and their families. All of the Lord’s brethren served in this mission are invited to the parish church in Honolulu for a meal and a lecture about the faith. In addition, participants are enriched by daily liturgies, Bible studies, – …
Al Keraza Spiritual Competition Results
On Saturday, September 19, 2009, elementary school children from around the Diocese participated in the finals of Mahragan Al Keraza Spiritual Competition. The finals were hosted by St. Peter & St. Paul Church in Santa Monica and headed by H.G Bishop Serapion, with the attendance of 16 churches, 9 priests, 350 children and more than 200 servants and parents. This is the first year for our Diocese to participate in this competition which is based in – …
Graduates and Young Professionals Convention 2009
The Diocese welcomes you to join the 7th Annual Los Angeles Diocese Graduates & Young Professionals’ Convention! From October 8th-11th, the event will be held at a beautiful resort tucked away in the mountains of Fallbrook. Gracing us with their presence will be His Grace Bishop Serapion and Bishop Angaelos from Stevenage in the United Kingdom. The event will feature lectures, workshops, discussion groups and a panel surrounding the issue of Spiritual Economy. Over the – …
2009 Coptic League Spiritual Day and Sports Awards
On Saturday, September 26, 2009, the Coptic League of the Diocese of Los Angeles will hold its annual Spiritual Day and Sports Award Ceremony at Holy Virgin Mary and St. Pishoy Coptic Orthodox Church in Los Angeles. His Grace Bishop Serapion will bless the event, which starts with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at 8:30 a.m. In addition, attendees will receive a free barbecue lunch and t-shirts. For more information, please contact Father James – …