Catechesis
Begin with What Is the Orthodox Church?, then explore its worship, history, and daily life. These short introductions are a place to start; bring your questions to a priest and get to know a parish.
What is the Orthodox Church?
An introduction to the Church that has preserved the faith of the Apostles for two thousand years.
Learn More: What is the Orthodox Church? →A Brief History
From Pentecost to the present day — the story of the Orthodox Church through the centuries.
Learn More: A Brief History →The Holy Trinity
The heart of the Christian faith: one God in three Persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Learn More: The Holy Trinity →The Holy Mysteries
The sacraments of the Church through which we receive the grace of God.
Learn More: The Holy Mysteries →Holy Icons
Windows into heaven — the place of icons in Orthodox faith, prayer, and worship.
Learn More: Holy Icons →Prayer & Worship
How Orthodox Christians pray and the central place of the Divine Liturgy in our life.
Learn More: Prayer & Worship →The Liturgical Year
The rhythm of feasts and fasts that shapes the spiritual life of the Church.
Learn More: The Liturgical Year →The Saints
The holy men and women who show us what it means to live the Gospel fully.
Learn More: The Saints →Angels
The holy angels — messengers and ministers of God who serve Him and help His people.
Learn More: Angels →The Inner Life
The Orthodox path of prayer, watchfulness, and union with God.
Learn More: The Inner Life →Living the Faith
Practical ways to live as an Orthodox Christian in daily life.
Learn More: Living the Faith →The Church Building
What you see when you walk in: the narthex, the nave, the iconostasis, and the altar, and why it is all arranged as it is.
Learn More: The Church Building →Departing and Remembrance
How the Orthodox Church walks with the dying, the departed, and those who grieve — prayers for the departed, the memorial days, and how to comfort a friend.
Learn More: Departing and Remembrance →Continuing the Journey
Resources and next steps for those who wish to go deeper in the Orthodox faith.
Learn More: Continuing the Journey →