Explore Orthodoxy Class aka Catechism
If you are interested in learning about the Orthodox Faith join our classes every Sunday, after Divine Liturgy, around 12:15pm.
Content and Intent: The program is made for people from various backgrounds, Christian or not, and is intended to familiarize you with the theology, traditions and daily life of Orthodox Christians. The program will not try to convert anyone, nor the attendance will guarantee admission in the Orthodox Church. The program is meant to give you enough information so you can make your own decisions, if you want to make any 🙂
Format: The lessons usually take about an hour-ish, but we might run over occasionally on some more challenging topics. Sunday will be our regular meeting day, but we might schedule make-up dates on some Wednesday nights after Services at around 7-8PM depending on the week.
Requirements: Besides actually coming to classes, in order to get yourselves acquainted with the practical aspects of the faith, I strongly suggest that you participate in as many Church services (including weekday services) as possible moving forward. Check our website http://stjohndfw.info for updates on the calendar. Worship is the most important aspect of our faith and it is important that you get familiar with it.
Materials: As far as materials we will we will be following mostly The Orthodox Faith, Worshipp and Life by Monk Gregorios. I will have a limited quantity available at the church, but you can also purchase on in our bookstore.
Other good book are The Truth of our Faith by Elder Cleopa and The Faith by Clarton Clark.
Another good book, more advanced is here:
The Mystical Theology of the Orthodox Church by Vladimir Lossky
All books are avialable or can be ordered through our bookstore at the church.
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If you are interested please contact Fr. Vasile for details on the new semester or just show up to class!