Panel Discussion
What Does an Orthodox Life Look Like?
Open discussion: What do we do as Orthodox Christians besides going to church on Sunday?
Favorite Memories
Share a favorite memory from church, camp, or family time. You can pass. Keep it kind and appropriate.
ROLE CALL: PROSTRATION!!!
Pick one person as your team's rep. Whenever someone yells "Prostration," that person must do a prostration.
Lasts the whole game, but can only be used once per round!
ROLE CALL: SAINT!!!
Pick one person as your team's rep. Whenever someone yells "Saint," that person yells out the name of a saint. If a saint's name is repeated, you lose points.
Lasts the whole game, but can only be used once per round!
Rapid Fire: Orthodox Edition
Choose another team to challenge. The host asks quick Orthodox questions. Shout the right answer first! The team with the most right answers wins the round.
ROLE CALL: YA RAB BURHAM!!!
Pick 2 people from your team. Whenever someone yells "Ya Rab Burham," they lead the team in saying it together. It can be a different language each time.
Lasts the whole game, but can only be used once per round!
Being Orthodox at School
What is it like being Orthodox at school? Share a time it felt easy or hard. You can pass. Keep it respectful.
Icon Challenge
You have 60 seconds to silently arrange your team to look like an icon the host picks. The audience decides how well you did.
Name That Saint
The host gives one player 3 clues about a saint. The player has 45 seconds to guess who it is.
Who Am I? Saint Edition
Choose another team to challenge. One player from each team comes up. The host gives clues about a saint without saying the name. First to guess wins!
Faith Outside of Church
What are some ways you can live your Orthodox faith at home, at school, or with friends during the week?
Big Questions
What is a question you have about God, church, or growing up? There are no silly questions! You can pass
Orthodox Charades
The host gives your team an Orthodox word, feast, or church action. Act it out without talking. Another team guesses!
Explain It!
One player has 45 seconds to explain an Orthodox practice or tradition to Abouna, as if talking to a friend who has never been to an Orthodox church.
What Would You Do?
Choose another team to challenge. Both teams get the same real-life situation (school, friends, family, church, or screen time). You have 60 seconds to say how an Orthodox Christian could respond. The audience votes.
Orthodox on Purpose
What is one thing about being Orthodox that you like to do? Not just because your parents say so, but because you know why it matters?
ROLE CALL: CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST!!!
Whenever someone yells "Christ is in our midst," the whole team stands, faces each other, and answers together: "He is and ever shall be!"
Lasts the whole game, but can only be used once per round!
Build the Liturgy
The host gives your team 4-5 parts of the Divine Liturgy out of order. Put them in the right order as fast as you can!
The Orthodox Show Host
The host gives one player a topic: prayer, fasting, confession, going to church, icons, or helping others. You have 60 seconds to be a TV show host and tell us why it matters!
Wrong Answers Only: Orthodox Edition
Choose another team to challenge. The host gives common Orthodox situations. Players give silly WRONG answers (but keep it appropriate!).
If you accidentally say something reasonable or correct, you're out! Last player left wins the points.
The Real Challenge
What is the hardest part of living like an Orthodox Christian as a kid? How can someone get through it?
Funny Moments & Silly Habits
Share a funny moment or a silly habit you have. You can pass. Keep it kind and appropriate
Orthodox Commercial Break
Make a 30-second commercial to get another team to try one Orthodox practice this week: prayer, fasting, going to services, reading the Bible, or helping others.
ROLE CALL: CHANTERS!!!
Whenever someone yells "Chanters!" the team chants: "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us!"
Lasts the whole game, but can only be used once per round!
Debatable: THE SLEEPOVER
Challenge another team. The host picks sides and the audience votes. A friend invites you to a sleepover Saturday night, but you'd be too tired for Liturgy. TEAM A: Go and have fun! TEAM B: Skip it and go to Liturgy.