An Introduction to Eastern Christianity
From venerating icons and lighting candles, to singing without instruments and standing throughout the liturgy, the initial experience of Eastern Christian worship can be somewhat disorienting for those more familiar with Western Christian traditions. If you are interested in learning about Eastern Christian worship and spirituality, email faithformation@
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Participation in the liturgy and the services of the Church has always been the most important way to grow in Faith and in Spirit. Everything the Church teaches flows from the Eucharist and the prayers and petitions that surround it. This is where the mind of Christ, the testimony of the Holy Spirit, and the teachings of the Holy Apostles and Fathers are brought out in their fullness.
Formal study and discussion expands understanding and appreciation. Under the auspices of our St. Gregory the Theologian Catechetical School, we offer a number of on-going opportunities for faith formation:
- Lectures are offered every other Wednesday (we pause for Great Lent & the summer).
- Individual sessions are available as needed for anyone planning to be married in the Church and for those seeking baptism and/or formal affiliation with the Melkite Catholic Church.
- Our church bookstore is open every Sunday and after some other services.
- We encourage everyone to take advantage of the online offerings of the Institute of Catholic Culture, headed by Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo. More information and archived presentations are available at the Institute of Catholic Culture. The team also recommends +Fr. Thomas Hopko's series The Orthodox Faith.