ORTHODOXY 101

 2025-26 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 Michael, 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.


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
Sacraments: Funeral and Memorial Services

December 14th
Sacraments: Unction and Ordination

December 21, 28 & Jan. 4th
No Classes – Christmas Break  

January 11th
Other Church Services including Akathist & Paraklesis

January 18th
Private Prayer

January 25th
Fasting and Almsgiving

February 1st
Spiritual Warfare

February 8th
Church Year: 12 Major Feast Days and Great Lent

February 15th
Church Year: Holy Week Lazarus Saturday to Pascha

February 22rd
Customs and Traditions

Monday, February 23, 2026
Clean Monday – Beginning of Great Lent