Parish Retreats
Holy Friday can be a beautiful time to gather everyone (we do it between Royal Hours and the Descent from the Cross) for deep conversation — and hosting an all-ages retreat encourages families to come to church together, on this most solemn and holy day.
The Anastasis retreat utilizes the graphic novel, The Anastasis: the Harrowing of Hades for older students, and a coloring book version for younger students. The retreat focuses on Christ’s descent into Hell, bringing it to life. Who did He find in Hades? What did He do there?
Materials:
Purchase the graphic novel by Creative Orthodox
(also available on Amazon)
The Retreat Plan
Christ Speaks from the Cross
A Holy Friday retreat for all ages, in which we consider the seven things Christ said while He was on the Holy Cross.
Lesson plans to bring your parish’s consecration into focus for families.
