WELCOME TO ORTHODOX CATECHISM
Our goal is to give the background needed for an understanding and appreciation for Orthodoxy.
This class is by no means a definitive or complete guide to Orthodoxy. Below are the current lessons offered for catechism.
SESSION 1 | BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BYZANTINE CHURCH – View Video – Video Quiz |
SESSION 2 | STRUCTURE OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH – Timeline of the Orthodox Church – Church Structure – Church Governance – Clerical Offices |
SESSION 3 | HOLY (AND CULTURAL) TRADITION IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH – Definition and Sources of Holy Traditions – Symbols and Sacraments |
SESSION 4 | THE LITURGICAL YEAR AND THE GREAT FEASTS OF THE CHURCH |
SESSION 5 | SERVICES OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH – Origins of the Liturgical Right – Liturgical Services – Sacramental Services – Special Services – Devotional Services |
SESSION 6 | PRACTICES OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH – Making the Sign of the Cross – Intercessory Prayers – Byzantine Chant – Orthodox Liturgical Musical Terms – Purpose of Candles – Prostrations – Fasting |
SESSION 7 | SACRAMENTS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH – PART 1 – Baptism – Holy Unction – Chrismation – Role of the Godparent |
SESSION 8 | SACRAMENTS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH – PART 2 – Holy Eucharist – Marriage – Confession |
SESSION 9 | SERVICES OF LENT AND HOLY WEEK – Great Lent – Lazarus Saturday – Palm Sunday – Bridegroom Services – Monday and Tuesday – Holy Wednesday – Holy Unction – Holy Thursday – 12 Gospel Readings – Good Friday – Un-nailing of Christ from the Cross and the Lamentations – Holy Saturday Morning – Proti Anastatsis – Holy Saturday Evening – Resurrection & Divine Liturgy – Easter Sunday Agape Service – Bright Week |
SESSION 10 | END OF LIFE DECISIONS – Death, Dying, Euthanasia, and Suicide – Burial and Cremation – Orthodox Funeral and Memorial Service Guidelines |