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 on Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. 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 below 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 2025-2026

September 6th: Temple Tour: What is an Orthodox Christian Temple? Orthodox Etiquette.
September 13th: 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 20th: No class.
September 27th: Mankind created in the image and likeness of God. Effects of the Fall.
October 4th: Soteriology, the doctrine of Salvation & the History of Salvation. What do we need to be saved from? How are we saved? Faith & Works.
October 11th: Terms used for Salvation in Scripture. Sin & Repentance.
October 18th: No class.
October 25th: Theories of the Atonement.
November 1st: The Holy Trinity: Scriptural references to the Trinity.
November 8th: The Trinitarian controversy & Council of Nicaea.
November 15th: No class.
November 22nd: Christology and the Definition of Chalcedon. St. Athanasius the Great.
November 29th: No class (Thanksgiving Break).
December 6th: Ecclesiology: History of the Church. Leadership in the Church.
December: 13th: Events that led to the Great Schism. Events that led to the Protestant Reformation.
December 20th: No class (Christmas Break)
December 27th: No class (Christmas Break)
January 3rd: Protestantism & Reformation leaders.
January 10th: The Five Cycles of Life.
January 18th: No class.
January 24th: Icons
January 31st: Sacraments of the Church.
Feb. 7th: Canon of Scripture, Part 1
Feb. 14th: Canon of Scripture, Part 2
Feb. 21st: No class.
Feb. 28th: Eschatology.

Great Lent:
February 22nd: Forgiveness Sunday
February 23rd: Great Lent Begins; Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete
April 4th: Lazarus Saturday
April 5th: Palm Sunday
April 6th-11th: Holy Week
April 12th: Holy Pascha