Where Spiritual Formation Begins - The Child
Welcome to Orthodox Catechesis for The Early Child
The Orthodox Catechesis & Spiritual Formation (OCSF) program offers a ten-day intensive course designed to prepare adults to serve as catechists for young children ages three to six.
Orthodox Catechesis for The Early Child
Discover Orthodox Catechesis for The Early Child
The OCSF course equips catechists with both theological and pedagogical foundations for early childhood spiritual formation.
Participants learn to
- organize and present the curriculum,
- prepare the Children’s Room learning environment, and
- utilize hands-on instructional materials designed for young learners.
The training includes
- comprehensive lesson plans,
- theological background, and
- free patterns for the materials used in instruction.
Even the youngest child is invited to participate
in the rich liturgical and sacramental life of
the Orthodox Church.
Through the sacrament of baptism, children become full members of the Church.
At baptism they “put on Christ,” receive the gift of the seal of the Holy Spirit, and receive Holy Communion for the first time.
