After-School Electives

 

The Sundays of Great Lent Catechism Class (Ages 8-11)

In this ten-week course, students will be focusing on Great Lent. We will discuss ways to get closer to God during this period and how to prepare for the Feast of Feasts. We will learn about the Sundays of Lent and look at their corresponding icons. We will close each class with the Lenten Prayer of Saint Ephraim the Syrian. There is no required text for this course.

Moderator: Vicki Hamos
Time: Fridays, 4-4:45 PM EST

Dates: 

Price: $125                                          

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Chant for Beginners (Grades 5-8)

Description: Would you like to learn the basics of Byzantine chant? In this course, specially targeted to children in grades 5-8, we will learn the Byzantine music scale and some basic Byzantine notation. We will also learn from memory some of the most well-known hymns sung throughout the year!

Moderator: Peter George
Time: Thursdays, 3:15-3:45 PM
Dates: 
Price: $300 + materials to be purchased
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High School Catechism: The Struggle for Virtue Discussion Group (Ages 14-18)
Description: We all know that we are called to be more ascetical and to carry our cross. But how are we to do it as regular people in the world? Are you looking for something to help you focus your Lenten weeks and turn your attention towards the Church? Come join us to read selections from The Struggle for Virtue: Asceticism in a Modern Secular Society by Archbishop Averky Taushev. Archbishop Averky shows us how the practice of asceticism is essential to the spiritual life. Studying this book together will help us learn how to apply these principles to our daily lives. In this upcoming season of Lent, we will use this text to help us examine our own lives and how we can engage in greater asceticism and grow closer to God even in our modern times.
Instructor: Father John Somers
Time: Fridays, 4:30-5:15 PM EST
Price: $125
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Intro to Modern Greek (Ages 8-11)

Description: This is a very introductory level course of modern Greek geared towards elementary students. Students will learn the Greek alphabet, basic greetings, colors, numbers, and common vocabulary words. They will practice reading and speaking. Much of the learning will take place through song, repetition, and games.

Moderator: Vicki Hamos
Time: Thursdays and Fridays, 3:15-4 PM EST              Dates:

Price: $300                                

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Middle School Catechism (Ages 11-14)

Description: This catechism will focus on forming a deeper understanding of the topics associated with Lent, such as fasting, repentance, struggle, and finally, looking to the resurrection! We will choose selections from Scripture and the Holy Fathers to focus our discussion. These readings will be provided.

Instructor: Father John Somers
Time: Fridays, 3:30-4:15 PM EST
Dates: 
Price: $125 
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REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

For more information about classes, please email orthodoxeducationalinitiative@gmail.com or call 215-987-2655.

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