SVOTS Announces Catechist Certification Course
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YONKERS, NY — As interest in the Orthodox Christian faith continues to rise across the continent, St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary is launching a new catechist certification program aimed at equipping lay leaders to meet growing parish needs. Some estimates suggest that tens of thousands of people will be received into the Church this Pascha, underscoring the urgency of forming trained educators and church workers.
The course is offered with the blessing of Metr. Tikhon and Metr. Saba. Participants will be trained by leading Orthodox voices, including Fr. Josiah Trenham, Fr. John Parker, and Dr. Ionuț-Alexandru Tudorie, alongside other prominent clergy and scholars.
Structured in three phases, the program focuses on church growth, catechetical methods, and engagement with contemporary challenges. Designed as a professional training initiative rather than catechesis itself, the course prepares individuals to support clergy or serve in full-time parish roles. Registration is open through April 13, 2026.
Previously, the UOJ reported that SVOTS honored Fr. Thomas Hopko on the anniversary of his passing.
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