Adult & Youth Education Programs

At St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church we have many programs for young and old to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.  

Adult Religious Education (ARE)

Inquirers' Class 

This class, to discuss the Faith and Traditions of the Greek Orthodox Christian Church, is open to everyone-- to those Orthodox who have been baptized and chrismated in the faith and want to enrich their understanding and to those who are seeking to learn more about Orthodox Christianity and are considering being received into the Church. 

Class will meet on scheduled Wednesday evenings from 7:15 pm to 8:30 pm and runs from September to February, every year. 

To join the GroupMe for announcements and Zoom links for meetings. email Presvytera at info@ilicons.us 

2024 session begins on Wednesday September 11 at 7:15 at church.    The scheduled Wednesday evenings for our meetings 2023-24 are as follows:    9/11, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/13, 12/4, 12/11, 1/8/25, 1/22/25, 2/12/25

 

2024 PRINTABLE SCHEDULE & READINGS - click here

    • There will be a Zoom link for those can't make it in person.  
    • Full schedule will be posted by September 1 - thank you for your patience. 
    • TEXT BOOK: Introducing the Orthodox Church: It’s Faith and Life by Anthony Coniaris, 18th Printing, Light & Life Publishing, Minneapolis, MN.  Can be purchased at Orthodox Marketplace website $24.95   ORDER HERE
    • For questions contact Presvytera Christine - prchristine@ilicons.us  or 706-340-6366. 
    • Topics include: Theology and Doctrine, Liturgics and Worship, Spirituality and Art, Holy Tradition and Scripture.  We will also have special classes to learn to bake the Prosforon (Offering Bread), Artoklasia (5 Loaves of Thankfulness) and to prepare Koliva (for Memorials).  
  • Please join the INQUIRERS CLASS GROUPME - this will be where we will post reminders, recommended readings and other helpful announcements.  You will need to download the app on your phone and SCAN THE QR CODE HERE    If you have any trouble doing this please contact Presvytera Christine at prchristine@ilicons.us.

Great Lent Wednesday Night Book Discussion 

During Great and Holy Lent, we take time to focus on spiritual growth in Christ.  Every Wednesday of Lent we come for the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts at 6:00 pm followed by a humble lenten meal and book discussion.  Book will be announced by start of Triodion.

Womens Bible Study

 Currently not meeting.  Check calendar for study programs.  For more information call Presvytera Christine at 706-310-1306

Youth Catechetical Programs

  • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - for 3 - 6 year olds.  Special "Montessori-style" educational and spiritiual program for our littlests of saints.  
  • SJCOF - Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival is a National Oratorical program for 7th through 12th graders.  Students give speeches at in the local parish level and can move up to the Conference, Metropolis and Archdiocesan levels where scholarship awards can be earned.  Click here for: Topics and Guidelines  
  • Vacation Church School 4 Day program in June that is held at our church and open to the public.

Bookstore

  • Our Bookstore offers many titles to educate and inspire us in our faith and daily living.  Other items such as prayer ropes, icons, incense and cookbooks are also available.  

Lending Library

  • The Lending Library is located in the large classroom and has many wonderful books, cd's and DVD's.  Be sure to fill the forms in the Lending-Binder with your name phone number, book title and date of borrow.  If you would like to volunteer in the library please contact Presvytera Christine, prchristine@ilicons.us