After-School Electives

 

Elementary Catechism Class: The 12 Feasts (Ages 8-11)

Description: In this ten-week after-school course, elementary students will be focusing on the Great Feasts of the church. We will start with the Nativity of the Theotokos and end with the Dormition. We will take a close look at the icons of the feasts and discuss some of their details. There is no required text for this course.

Instructor: Vicky Hamos

Time: Fridays, 4-4:45 PM ET

Dates: 10 weeks beginning 9/15

Price: $125                                          

To register: Click “Register Here” below.

YouTube Introduction: https://youtu.be/1v_hTQg6ybk

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!

Instructor: Peter George
Time: Thursdays, 3:15-3:45 PM
Dates: 10 weeks beginning 9/14
Price: $300 + materials to be purchased: https://trisagionschool.org/shop/
To register: Click “Register Here” below.

High School Catechism: (Ages 14-18)
Description: In this ten-week after-school course, elementary students will be focusing on the Great Feasts of the church. We will start with the Nativity of the Theotokos and end with the Dormition. There is no required text for this course.
Instructor: Father John Somers
Time: Fridays, 3 PM EST
Price: $125
Dates: 10 weeks beginning 9/14
To register: Click “Register Here” below.

Intro to Modern Greek (Ages 8-11)

Description: This ten-week course is a very basic introduction to modern Greek for 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 occur through song, repetition, and games.

Instructor: Vicky Hamos
Time: Friday 5-5:45 PM ET             

Dates: 10 weeks beginning 9/15

Price: $300                                

To register: Click “Register Here” below.

YouTube Introduction: https://youtu.be/1v_hTQg6ybk

Middle School Catechism (Ages 11-14)

Description: Through the gift of spiritual imagination, the objective of this 10 week program is to foster a healthy Orthodox mindset, so that students can cultivate a way of thinking based on the law of God in a simple and age appropriate manner. During this 10 week program, the students will learn various topics, such as the characteristics of God, the mysteries of the church, the Commandments, the beatitudes and the importance of prayer in daily life.

Instructor: Paschalia Psaromatis
Time: Fridays, 4:30-5:20 PM EST
Dates: 10 weeks beginning 9/14
Price: $125 
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REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

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