Living the Divine Liturgy invites children and their families to take an active part in the Soorp Badarak. Created by Rev. Fr. Garabed Kochakian, this guide walks pastors and church school teachers through the key moments where young people can participate: bringing forward the gifts of bread and wine, joining the procession, reading the lections, offering the Kiss of Peace, and leading the general confession. Each section explains what the moment means, which ages it suits, and exactly what happens step by step, with suggested wording the celebrant can use to introduce it to the congregation. Parishes typically offer this Badarak once a month in place of Sunday School classes. The aim is simple: that children not only attend the Divine Liturgy, but know their place within it.


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