ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE OF CONSTANTINOPLE
GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AUSTRALIA
DISTRICT OF MELBOURNE

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Orthodox Christian Catechism Classes

These classes are specifically designed to prepare those who wish to become Orthodox Christians.

It aims to introduce you to the basics of the Orthodox Christian Faith and way of life.

If you are 18 or older and have never been baptised, this 2 month Catechism Course will prepare you. Once you have completed the course - and if you wish to go the next step - you may make arrangements at your local Greek Orthodox Parish to be received into the Church through the Sacraments of Holy Baptism and Chrismation.

If you have already been baptised in a Christian denomination which the Orthodox Church acknowledges (e.g. Roman Catholic, Anglican, Uniting, etc.) but you now prefer to become an Orthodox Christian, this Catechism Course will also prepare you. At the completion of the course - and if you wish to go the next step - you may make arrangements to be received into the Church through the Sacrament of Holy Chrismation (or Confirmation).

The Orthodox Christian Catechism Classes in the District of Melbourne are conducted in 7 different locations - Altona North, Balwyn North, Bentleigh, Carlton North, Parkdale, Prahran and Templestowe.

You may select the venue that suits you best. The Course is usually held at each location several times a year and classes are held on weekday evenings.

To apply for this Course, click on the link Application Form to download and print the Form. Please fill out the form carefully, attach photocopies of all relevant documents requested, according to your circumstances, and deliver it to the addresses at the top of the first page. (Note: this office is open Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 5pm - excluding Public Holidays and Major Church Feast Days).

After receiving your Application Form, the Catechism Coordinator will contact you to acknowledge receipt of your application and to inform you of the details of the next Course that will commence at your chosen location.

There are no fees for this Course - it is a ministry of the Church reaching out to prepare, inform and catechise its members. Consequently, you are also requested to bring along your Greek Orthodox fiancee, spouse, prospective Godparent or friend who will support you on this journey and that they also may have an opportunity to learn more about their own Faith.

For further details, please contact the Catechism Coordinator at:

DISTRICT OF MELBOURNE
221 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne, VICTORIA 3205
Ph. (03) 9245 9000 ~ Fax. (03) 9696 3583
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