CATECHUMEN RESOURCEs

A catechumen is someone who has made to decision to become a member of the Orthodox Church and is in the process of being instructed. Below are a few helpful resources for those who are seeking “to be made ready for Holy Illumination”:

• The Service of the Making of a Catechumen

• A Guide to Preparing for Confession

• A Six Week Study on Spiritual Disciplines

• Understanding What is a Rule of Prayer

• Creating a Rule of Prayer, by Fr. Thomas Hopko

• Prayers For Preparation for Communion

Below are notes our study on The Art of Prayer: An Orthodox Anthology:

• Entering the Inner Closet

  • Notes | Video

  • The Art of Prayer, Chs. 1 & 2

• The Jesus Prayer

  • Notes | Video

  • The Art of Prayer, Ch. 3 (Reading)

• The Fruits of Prayer

  • Notes | Reading, Ch. 4

• The Kingdom of the Heart

  • Notes | Reading, Ch. 5