Studies in the Faith

STUDIES IN THE FAITH

These classes will give the participant an understanding of the Faith, Beliefs, Worship and Practices of the Greek Orthodox Church.

This is a six week series, held on Wednesday evenings from 7:15 – 8:30 during the period of Great Lent.

The Studies classes are an introduction to Orthodoxy for the person interested in the Church, and a review and enrichment for the Orthodox Christian.  Participation in the discussions is encouraged to ensure that the Studies become an exciting and meaningful experience for all.

The schedule, books used and the subjects to be discussed are as follows:

  1. Introducing the Orthodox Church by Fr. Anthony Coniaris
  2. The Orthodox Study Bible
  3. The Orthodox Church by Metropolitan Kallistos Ware
  4. The Divine Liturgy
  5. Holy Week Service Book
  6. Making God Real in the Orthodox Christian Home by
    Anthony Coniaris

SUBJECTS TO BE DISCUSSED

Introductory Session

  1. Objectives and Focus of the Study
  2. History of the Church – pages 1-16
  3. The Creed – pages 13-16

Second Session

  1. Holy Tradition and The Bible – pages 149-170
  2. The Early Church Fathers – pages 57-70
  3. The Ecumenical Councils (handout)

Third Session

  1. The Person of Jesus Christ – pages 17-32
  2. The Holy Trinity – pages 23-32
  3. The Sacraments – pages 123-148
  4. The Divine Liturgy – pages 33-43

Fourth Session

  1. Salvation – pages 47-56
  2. Life after Death – pages 105-122
  3. Prayers for the Dead – pages 183-188

Fifth Session

  1. The Saints, The Theotokos – pages 99-104
  2. Prayer – Worship – pages 189-208
  3. The Church Year – pages 71-84
  4. Icons – pages 171-182

Sixth Session

  1. Great Lent (handout)
  2. Holy Week (handout)
  3. Conclusion
  4. Questions and Answers