Introduction
This is a free, four-week course of study which teaches the basics of being an Orthodox Christian. Fr. Stavros offers this class twice a year and everyone is welcome to attend. The syllabus is the same for both sessions, so if you miss any of the classes in a session you can make them up the next time the course is offered.
The course consists of lectures, presentations, interactive demontrations, and lots of time for questions and answers.
Who should attend?
- Interfaith couples: This will help the non-Orthodox person understand more about what is going on in our church.
- Anyone who is considering joining our church: Going forward, this class will be a requirement for those who wish to join our Orthodox faith.
- Recent converts to Orthodoxy: For those who recently joined the Church and want to know a little bit more.
- Anyone who wants to know more about the basics of our faith, or who wants a refresher course in the basics of Orthodoxy is encouraged to attend.
Schedule for Winter 2025
Classes will be held on Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary.
| DATE | TOPIC |
|---|---|
| 1/20 | A Tour of the Orthodox Church What we see in the Church and what it means. |
| 1/27 | Orthodox Spirituality Introduction to the Sacraments |
| 2/3 | The Divine Liturgy This will actually be a “teaching” Liturgy on the solea of the church. If you have taken the class, or if you wish to only attend this session, please feel free to do so. |
| 2/10 | Orthodox Traditions Fasting, icons, prayer, and separating Theology from “yiayialogy.” |
Registration
Please sign up with Fr. Stavros at frstav@gmail.com, so he has enough materials for everyone. There is no charge for this class.
Photos
Here are a few photos from Fall 2024 (the largest class we’ve ever had).
