Catechism

A simple question and answer catechism for children to learn the basics of the Orthodox Christian Faith.

An online catechism for adults used in our Intro to Orthodoxy classes; also in pdf format

Another excellent online catechism!

The Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)

Israel's daily confession of the one Lord and the greatest commandment to love Him and to impart His teachings to our children called The Shema from the first word of this text in Hebrew, "Hear [Shema], O Israel..."

Family Prayers

A selection of Orthodox prayers to pray as a family.

Exaltation (or Elevation) of the Cross, Sept 14

A ready-to-use family brochure about the 2nd of the 12 Great Feasts, The Exaltation of the Cross, which Orthodox Christians celebrate every year on September 14.

Presentation of the Theotokos, Nov 21

A ready-to-use family brochure about the 3rd of the 12 Great Feasts,The Presentation of the Theotokos in the Temple, which Orthodox Christians celebrate every year on November 21.

Audio Resources by (or about) Father John:

"Keeping Ourselves in the Love of God" a talk given by Fr. John at St. Catherine's GOC for the Sunday of the Cross, March 22, 2009 (based on St. Jude 20-23). [Link to this talk]

"Fasting, Prayer, and Mercy" a talk given by Fr. John at St. Catherine's GOC for the Sunday of St. John Climacus. Scroll down to March 18, 2007. [Link to this talk]

Interview: Ancient Faith Radio with Fr. Kevin Scherer, Executive Director of OCF. The "friend" he refers to is Fr. John.

Papers by Father John:

• The Eucharist in St. Ignatius
• Love in the Writings of St. Maximus the Confessor
• Our Journey to St. Tikhon Seminary
• Reflections: On our 2 years at St. Tikhon’s Monastery and Seminary
• Our Journey to the Orthodox Faith
• Toll Houses (a biblical, liturgical & patristic perspective)

Audio Lecture by Arch. Meletios Webber given at DOW October 2008 Assembly:

• Summary of "Bread & Water, Wine & Oil"