Orthodoxy 101

The 8 week ZOOM Orthodoxy 101 education class, is a basic overview of who we are, explaining some basic similarities and differences between the Eastern Orthodox understanding of Christianity, the Western Roman Catholic and many faceted Protestant understanding of Christianity and the Church; our history, what we are “saved” into, why we worship as we do, the Orthodox understanding of God, the bible and tradition, etc. It is simply and introduction to the Orthodox Church.
The format each session will be to watch 2 – 20 minute video’s from Fr. Barnabas Powell, and have a 20 minute discussion and Q and A period after each video. It takes about an hour and a half each session. Any and all questions will be discussed whether relating to the video or anything else on anyone’s mind.

A basic outline of the course is below…….love in Christ….fr andrew…250-420-1582

Journey to Fullness (Fr. Barnabas Powell) 16 lesson Outline (20 min. each)

1st week Tue: 7:30 – Lesson 1: Is this trip really Necessary? Lesson 2: What is the Orthodox Church?

2nd week – Thurs. 7:30Lesson 3: When did Orthodoxy Begin? Lesson 4: Characteristics of Orthodox Christianity.

3rd week: Tue: 7:30 Lesson 5: Mindset Matters, Lesson 6: A Healing Purpose.

4th week: Thurs. 7:30: 7:30 Lesson 7: Truth and Tradition, Lesson 8: How do I understand the Bible?

5th week : Tue: 7:30 Lesson 9: When we say God Part 1; Lesson 10: When we say God Part 2

6th week : Thurs. 7:30: Lesson 11: God with us, Lesson 12: Our Ultimate Purpose

7th week Tue: 7:30: Lesson 13: Salvation as Participation, Lesson 14: Orthodox Worship

8th week: Thurs. 7:30: Lesson 15: A Beautiful Rhythm, Lesson 16: The Journey Continues