Orthodoxy 101 – An Introduction to the Orthodox Church
Tuesdays – September 10, 2024 – December 10, 2024 5:45PM-6:45PM in the Parish Hall. Readings to prepare for the first two classes will be distributed electronically. Copies of the book (Orthodoxy 101: A Birdseye View) arriving soon from the publisher, available in the meantime on Amazon.
As new catechumens or lifelong Orthodox Christians wishing to deepen their understanding of the Faith, this 11-week course, led by Father Nikolas, aims to give an overview of the life and faith of an Orthodox Christian. Come set your faith on a firm foundation and/or reorient yourself as a lifelong learner of The Way (an ancient term for the Christian Orthodox Faith). Topics explored include the history of Orthodox Christianity, the Church Calendar, the Divine Liturgy, the Sacraments (Mysteries) of the Church, the Role of The Virgin Mary and the Saints, Life After Death, and many more. Essential for catechumens, open to everyone!
LIGHT + LIFE Wednesdays in the Church following 5:45pm Divine Services beginning October 2, 2024
Scheduled sessions will cover a variety of Scripture Readings & Saints together with Fasts & Feast Days from our Greek Orthodox Synaxarion and lectionary.
Breaking Bread Sundays (potluck post-Coffee Fellowship) starting October 6, 2024
And continuing on select Sundays beginning approx. 20 minutes into Coffee Fellowship
Topics to be covered during interactive presentation by clergy include:
-Creation, Humanity and the Fall
-Death, Dying and Memorializing
-Good Standing - what does this mean?
-Baptism & Chrismation - Initiation into the Body of Christ, a Community of Faith
(subject to additions/modification)
