Orthodox Catechesis Resources
*For a visual overview of our Orthodox studies cycle see here; for our Catechesis Schedule see here; for Church History resources see here
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Catechesis Resources: High School and Adult
The Law of God: For Study at Home and School (Slobodskoy) *Sysoev version is more in-depth than Slobodskoy's on Church History, but some of his other sections have some problems and I'm hesitant to recommend
Essential Orthodox Christian Beliefs: A Manual for Adult Instruction that uses the Divine Liturgy as a framework for presenting the teachings of the Orthodox Church.
The Orthodox Faith (Hopko): A series intended to provide basic, comprehensive information on the faith and life of the Orthodox Church.
Catechesis Resources: Intermediate and Above
The Law of God: For Study at Home and School (Slobodskoy); English edition of the classic Russian textbook designed for parents to teach their children "all the fundamental points of the Orthodox Christian faith and way of life"; ~4th and up
The Path to Confession: A Book for Family Reading Presented to Orthodox Children (Vladimirov): A preparation for our children (and ourselves) for the sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion. A translation from Fr. Artemy's gentle, wise, and sober counsel. Exquisite, full-color original illustrations.
The Good Samaritan: A Children's Catechism (Shanbour): Written to communicate the unchanging truths of the Orthodox Faith following the patristic model of sin as illness, Christ as the Medicine and the Church as the Hospital for the healing of the soul; ~6-12 yo
The Orthodox Faith (Hopko): A series intended to provide basic, comprehensive information on the faith and life of the Orthodox Church; *Simple overviews and broken down could be used for Middle School
Catechesis Spines: Elementary and Above
The Law of God for Children (Kalinina): designed to introduce children to the foundations of the Orthodox faith in a simple and accessible format and to help them understand the most important truths of the Gospel: love for God and our neighbor, mercy, compassion, and hope.
A Visual Catechism of the Orthodox Church (Vlachos): This book communicates the basic truths of our faith and what the Orthodox Church is. The first part contains iconographic illustrations with short titles describing the central meaning. In the second part there are brief explanations which analyse and interpret the illustration in more detail.
The Good Samaritan: A Children's Catechism (Shanbour): Written to communicate the unchanging truths of the Orthodox Faith following the patristic model of sin as illness, Christ as the Medicine and the Church as the Hospital for the healing of the soul; ~6-12 yo
Stories from Church History, Volume 1, A.D. 34-312 (Paidea Classics)
*Compilation of historical stories & Saints' lives (both long and short); Shorter stories good for younger ages, Longer ideal for Form 2+
Stories From Church History, Volume 2, A.D. 312-450 (Paidea Classics)
*Compilation of historical stories & Saints' lives; Cycle 4 Catechesis; Shorter stories good for younger ages, Longer ideal for Form 2+
Misc. Catechesis Resources:
Children's catechesis resources (Orthodox Pebbles)
Orthodox Catechism Project: A resource focused on Orthodox Christian education and formation.
Orthodox Catechetical Resources (https://saintnicholas-oca.org/)
A variety of Orthodox catechism resources (https://www.catechism-orthodox.church/)
Catechism suggested books & resources (https://stkatherineaz.org/)
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