Beginner12 min lesson
Sermon on the Mount
The Beatitudes and Orthodox Formation
Introduce catechumens to the Beatitudes as sung in the Divine Liturgy and lived through the works of mercy.
Matthew 5BeatitudesCatechumenate
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Orthodox Bible Lessons for Parish & Home
Teach the Scriptures the Orthodox way with lesson plans that weave together hymnography, patristic commentary, and practical parish life. Each outline is ready for catechism classes, youth ministry, or adult education.
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Intermediate15 min lesson
Old Testament Foundations
Tracing Salvation History with the Prophets
Walk through key prophetic readings appointed for Vespers to show how Christ is foreshadowed throughout salvation history.
VespersProphetsTypology
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Advanced18 min lesson
Apostolic Mission
Acts of the Apostles and the Life of the Church
Study the Paschal readings from Acts to show how the apostolic kerygma shapes Orthodox mission and parish renewal.
Acts of the ApostlesPaschaMission
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Intermediate16 min lesson
Prayer Cycle
Praying the Psalms Through the Hours
Guide participants through the Royal Hours, Compline, and personal prayer rules so the Psalms become the Church’s heartbeat in daily life.
PsalmsHours of PrayerRoyal Hours
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Beginner12 min lesson
Paschal Mysteries
Encountering the Risen Christ in the Gospels
Walk through the appearances of the Risen Christ and connect each Gospel passage to the hymns of Pascha and Bright Week.
ResurrectionPaschaGospels
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Advanced20 min lesson
Liturgical Theology
The Apocalypse and the Divine Liturgy
Explore how the Book of Revelation reveals the heavenly liturgy and illuminates every movement of the Divine Liturgy on earth.
RevelationDivine LiturgySymbolism
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Intermediate18 min lesson
Nativity Fast
Prophetic Voices During the Nativity Fast
Journey with the prophets proclaimed during the Nativity Fast so the Church hears Christ foreshadowed in Isaiah, Micah, and Malachi while preparing for His birth.
Nativity FastProphetsVespers
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Advanced17 min lesson
Epistle of James
Living Orthodoxy with St. James
Dive into the Epistle of James as a masterclass in Orthodox praxis, linking works of mercy, bridled speech, and anointing of the sick to contemporary parish life.
Epistle of JamesFaith and WorksPastoral Care
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Beginner14 min lesson
Family Ministry
Parenting Through the Parables
Equip Orthodox parents to catechize at home by using Christ’s parables as storytelling anchors for prayer, service, and family discipleship.
Family MinistryParablesParenting
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Intermediate20 min lesson
Divine Liturgy
Walking Through the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
Guide catechumens and long-time parishioners through every movement of the Divine Liturgy so worship becomes fully intelligible and transformative.
Divine LiturgyWorshipCatechesis
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Beginner15 min lesson
Holy Week
Holy Week at Home: Domestic Church Practices
Equip households to accompany the services of Holy Week with prayer corners, crafts, and acts of mercy that mirror the Church’s journey to Pascha.
Holy WeekDomestic ChurchFamily Prayer
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Beginner12 min lesson
Lives of Saints
Inspiring Orthodox Saints for Teens
Introduce teenagers to saints whose stories resonate with modern challenges—science, activism, peer pressure—so they see holiness as possible now.
Youth MinistrySaintsDiscipleship
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Advanced18 min lesson
Biblical Typology
Exodus Typology and the Revelation of Christ
Explore how the Exodus narrative foreshadows Christ’s Pascha, connecting plagues, manna, and the crossing of the sea with baptism and Eucharist.
TypologyOld TestamentPascha
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Advanced19 min lesson
Evangelism
Orthodox Apologetics for Campus Conversations
Prepare college students and young adults to share the Orthodox faith with clarity and humility in dorm rooms, classrooms, and student organizations.
ApologeticsCampus MinistryEvangelism
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Intermediate16 min lesson
Pentecost
Life in the Spirit: A Pentecost Lesson
Experience Pentecost as a present reality by studying Acts 2, Kneeling Vespers, and the gifts of the Spirit active in parish life today.
PentecostHoly SpiritParish Life
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Beginner11 min lesson
Prayer Life
Establishing an Orthodox Rule of Prayer
Teach newcomers how to weave morning and evening prayers, prostrations, and Scripture readings into a sustainable daily rule.
Prayer RuleCatechesisDiscipleship
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Advanced17 min lesson
Mystagogy
Sacraments of Healing Intensive
Study confession and Holy Unction alongside pastoral case studies so parish teams can accompany the suffering with discernment.
ConfessionHoly UnctionPastoral Care
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Intermediate14 min lesson
Catechesis
Mentoring Orthodox Catechumens
Equip sponsors and ministry leaders to shepherd catechumens from inquiry through mystagogia with hospitality and clear expectations.
CatechumensMentorshipParish Life
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Beginner13 min lesson
Youth Ministry
Orthodox Youth Retreat Blueprint
Design a weekend retreat that immerses teens in prayer, service, and Orthodox teachings with practical schedules and follow-up plans.
Youth MinistryRetreatsFormation
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