Welcome!

Join us for a series of engaging classes led by Father Joseph Ramos, designed to introduce newcomers and seekers to the rich traditions, history, and beliefs of Orthodox Christianity. Classes are held most Saturday afternoons at 5:00 p.m. at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, in the St. Joseph Hall. Whether you are curious about the Orthodox faith or looking to deepen your understanding, you are welcome to attend at any time. Please check our monthly calendar for the latest dates and updates. For questions, please Contact Us and we will get back to you right away.

About the Class

The Inquirer's Class at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church covers a wide range of topics to introduce participants to the Orthodox Christian faith. Topics include an orientation to the church, its history, mission, and sacred traditions. The class explores the development of Christian worship, the role of liturgy, church councils, icons, and Christian authority. Participants will also learn about key doctrines such as the Holy Trinity, creation, redemption, the role of the Virgin Mary, the saints, and the afterlife. This series is ideal for those new to Orthodoxy or looking to deepen their understanding of the faith.

Inquirers Class Schedule 2024-2025

• September 7th: Temple Tour: What is an Orthodox Christian Temple? Orthodox Etiquette.
• September 14th: Cosmology & Anthropology: The Garden of Eden as a Temple, The
  Temple in the Old Testament, the Orthodox Christian Temple. The Creation Account in
  Genesis.
• September 21st: No class.
• September 28th: Mankind created in the image and likeness of God. Effects of the Fall.
• October 5th: Soteriology, the doctrine of Salvation & the History of Salvation. What do we
  need to be saved from? How are we saved? Faith & Works.
• October 12th: Terms used for Salvation in Scripture. Sin & Repentance.
• October 19th: No class.
• October 26th: Theories of the Atonement.
• November 2nd: No class.
• November 9th: No class.
• November 16th: The Holy Trinity: Scriptural references to the Trinity.
• November 23rd: The Trinitarian controversy & Council of Nicaea.
• November 30th: No class (Thanksgiving Break).
• December 7th: Christology and the Definition of Chalcedon. St. Athanasius the Great.
• December: 14: Ecclesiology: History of the Church. Leadership in the Church.
• December 21: No class (Christmas Break)
• December 28: No class (Christmas Break)
• January 4: Events that led to the Great Schism. Events that led to the Protestant
  Reformation.
• January 11: Protestantism & Reformation leaders.
• January 18: No class.
• January 25: The Five Cycles of Life
• Feb. 1: Icons
• Feb. 8: Sacraments of the Church.
• Feb. 15: No class.
• Feb. 22: Canon of Scripture, Part 1
• March 1: Canon of Scripture, Part 2
• March 8: Eschatology
• March 15: No class.
• March 22: Meet w/ catechumens