Lesson 1: Major Feasts of the Mother of God
- List and explain the significance of the major feast days dedicated to the Theotokos.
Lesson 2: The Life of St. Simeon the Stylite
- Learn about St. Simeon’s life and his unique form of asceticism.
Lesson 3: The Importance of Daily Prayers
- Discuss why daily prayers are essential for spiritual growth.
Lesson 4: Holy Tradition in the Orthodox Church
- Understand what Holy Tradition is and its role in the life of the Church.
Lesson 5: The Holy Gospel and Its Message
- Learn the main message of the Gospel and about the lives of the four Evangelists (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).
Lesson 6: Pentecost and the Apostles’ Mission
- Explain the significance of Pentecost and the apostles’ message after receiving the Holy Spirit.
Lesson 7: The First Ecumenical Council
- Tell the story of the First Ecumenical Council and understand the heresy of Arianism.
- Learn about “The Creed-Symbol of Faith” and its importance in Orthodox belief.
Lesson 9: The Sermon on the Mount
- Explain the significance of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes, including:
- “Blessed are the pure in spirit”
- “Blessed are those who mourn”
- “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness”
- Discuss the meaning of Jesus’ command not to judge others.
Lesson 11: The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ into the Temple
- Tell the story of the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple.
Lesson 12: Sts. Cyril and Methodius – Apostles to the Slavs
- Learn about the mission of Sts. Cyril and Methodius and the importance of spreading the Gospel in one’s native language.