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Catechumen
and Inquirers Classes
St. John
Church regularly offers catechumen and inquirers classes for
those who are interested in learning about Orthodox Christianity.
Attendees range from those who have a simple interest in the rudiments
of the Faith to those who have already committed to be received
into the Church, either by Baptism of Chrismation. The latter are
called catechumens.
Currently,
the classes are structured into a format of 26 meetings which cover
two broad areas what we believe and how we pray. The first
area uses the Nicene Creed over 12 meetings to highlight and discuss
the essentials of the Faith. Topics include the Trinity, the Incarnation
of Christ, His Passion, Creation, the nature of the Church. and
Gods mercy to man through the sacraments. The second area
of prayer is broadly covered in 14 meetings Topics cover include
personal and corporate prayer, the Lords prayer, morality,
the sacraments of the Church, worship, fasting, the Church calendar
and others.
Classes
generally are held on Tuesday evenings beginning at 7:00 PM and
lasting to about 8:15 PM. Depending upon the need, additional meeting
times are sometimes scheduled for other times as well. Everyone
with an interest is welcome. Many times long time members come as
well as the newest visitors to the Church. If you have never attended
of have not attended one of these classes recently, it is good to
double check with the church office to make sure on the beginning
time and to make sure no calendar conflicts have preempted the class.
We look
forward to seeing you!
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