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Catechism at St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church

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A Time for Growing, Learning, and Deepening Our Life in Christ and His Church

What to Expect

“Attend the services of the Church constantly; never abandon them, especially on feast days. There you will find what your soul needs.” St. John Chrysostom

The most important part of catechism is being present at the services. The Divine Liturgy, Vespers, and feast days are where we truly learn the faith, not only through words but through prayer, worship, and the grace of God at work in His Church. Everything else flows from that experience. The classes, readings, and discussions help you understand what you see and hear, but nothing replaces standing before God with His people in prayer. Catechism is not just about information. It is formation, learning to live the Orthodox life of prayer, repentance, and love in communion with Christ and His Church.

When and Where

“Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
Romans 10:17

Our catechism sessions are recorded each week so you can listen and stay connected if you miss a class. Recordings are posted on our website and on all major podcast platforms under St. Mary Magdalene Bible Study.

Listening to the classes is helpful, but remember that true learning happens most deeply through prayer, worship, and presence in the services.

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The Cathechism Guide

“Do not neglect reading the divine Scriptures; it is the wellspring of salvation.” - St. John Chrysostom

Our Catechism Guide is designed to walk you through the process of preparation for entry into the Orthodox Church. It explains what it means to be an inquirer, a catechumen, and, in time, a full member of the Body of Christ. Within it you will find readings, prayers, and reflections that help you grow in both knowledge and spiritual life. This guide is not meant to be read all at once but prayerfully, little by little, alongside your participation in the services and classes. It will help you understand the rhythm of Orthodox life, the meaning of the Divine Liturgy, and the path toward confession, communion, and deeper discipleship in Christ. We ask all catechumens to read through the guide carefully, bring their questions to class, and allow the Holy Spirit to work through both learning and experience.

St. Mary Magdalene Catechism Guide

Catechism Class Recordings

Audio - Sunday Classes (Some of these are repeated)

Audio - Wednesday Orthodox Study

Online Courses

RSS Feed of All Catechism Classes

Each of our adult Bible study classes is available to stream or download through your favorite platform. Subscribe via RSS, find us in your preferred podcast app, or listen directly on Apple Podcasts. Stay connected and deepen your understanding of the Orthodox faith, wherever you are.

Listen to Each Catechism Bible Study

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