ORTHODOXY 101
2026-27 Sunday Schedule
Orthodoxy 101 is held after Holy Communion
Location: Chapel of St. Basil
Host: John Johns, Cathedral Catechist
Welcome! New to Orthodoxy? The Orthodoxy 101 class is a weekly class of introduction to the Orthodox faith. We meet in the Chapel of Saint Basil on Sunday mornings at the time the faithful receive communion at about 11:00am. There is an expectation that you have attended the Divine Liturgy from 9:30am. Class will last about one hour. After class you are invited to our coffee hour to share in fellowship with our Orthodox community. We have an open-door policy regarding the classes so that no fees are charged nor concern if you miss a lesson here or there. The main theme is Orthodox mindset (Phronema). Come when you can and bring your questions. In addition our clergy, Father Jordan and Father David, will separately have question and answer sessions for those interested in becoming an Orthodox Christians.
To download handouts and documents, click on the highlighted Topics for the information distributed at that session.
Click on the blue topics below to download the notes from that class.
1. September 13th
Take up your Cross and Follow Me.
2. September 20th
One Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.
3. September 27th
Tradition: The Holy Spirit and Divine Energies.
4. October 4th
Tradition: God the Father and Development of the Bible.
5. October 11th
Tradition: Jesus Christ and the Ecumenical Councils.
6. October 18th
Tradition: Orthodox Art, Architecture and Hymnography.
7 . October 25th
Introduction to Church Sacraments / Mysteries.
8. November 1st
Divine Liturgy Part 1
9. November 8th
Divine Liturgy Part 2
10. November 15th
Sacraments: Baptism and Chrismation.
November 22nd - No Class – Thanksgiving Break
11. November 29th
Sacrament of Confession.
12. December 6th
Sacrament of Marriage.
13. December 13th
Sacraments: Unction and Ordination.
14. December 20th
TBD / Reserved for Snow Sunday.
December 27 & Jan. 3rd - No Classes – Christmas Break
15. January 10th
Death: Funeral and Memorial Services.
16. January 17th
Other Church Services including Akathist & Paraklesis.
17. January 24th
Private Prayer and the Jesus Prayer.
18. January 31st
Fasting and Almsgiving.
19. February 7th
Spiritual Warfare
20. February 14th
Miracles
21. February 21st
Customs and Traditions.
22. February 28th
Church Year: 12 Major Feast Days and Great Lent.
23. March 7th
Church Year: Holy Week Lazarus Saturday to Pascha.
24. March 14th
TBD / Reserved for Snow Sunday.
Monday, March 15, 2027 Clean Monday – Beginning of Great Lent
Below are handouts from the 2025-26 series
September 14th
One Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church
September 21st
Mystical Experience of God in the Church
September 28th
Church Tradition: The Bible and Hymnography
October 5th
Church Tradition: Ecumenical Councils and Creed
October 12th
Church Tradition: Church Architecture and Iconography
October 19th
Sacraments: Introduction and Service of Preparation
October 26th
Sacraments: Divine Liturgy Part 1
November 2rd
Sacraments: Divine Liturgy Part 2
November 9th
Sacraments: Baptism and Chrismation
November 16th
Sacraments: Confession
November 23rd - No Class – Thanksgiving Break
November 30th
Sacraments: Marriage
December 7th
Funeral and Memorial Services
December 14th
Sacraments: Unction and Ordination
December 21 and 28 - No Classes – Christmas Break
January 4th
Other Church Services including Akathist & Paraklesis
January 11th
Private Prayer
January 18th
Guest Speakers - Challenges - Nuts and Bolts
January 25th
Fasting and Almsgiving
February 1st
Spiritual Warfare
February 8th
Church Year: 12 Major Feast Days and Great Lent
February 15th
Customs and Traditions
February 22rd
Church Year: Holy Week Lazarus Saturday to Pascha
Monday, February 23, 2026 - Clean Monday – Beginning of Great Lent