Orthodox Creed
Why is it important for us
Overview of the topics
The Trinity
Salvation
Church
Tradition in the Church
Where does the Bible fit in the Church
Why is it important to keep the Tradition
What are the sources of the Tradition that the Church relies on
Salvation
Why do we need salvation
The story of Salvation
Sacraments
What are they
What are their functions
Intercession of the Saints
Who are the saints
Why do we ask for their intercessions
Fasts and Feasts
Means of prayer
Praises
Vespers and Matins
History
Birth of the Church
The Three Eucmenical Councils
Council of Chalcedon
Arab Conquest
Modern Day
Iconography and Art
Begin practicing the sacrament of Repentance and Confession
Adopt a Spiritual Canon (daily bible reading, prayer from the Book of Hours, personal prayer, fasting) with the guidance of your Father Confessor
Abstain from food from midnight (11:59 p.m. the night before).
Report to church at the time determined by your priest.
Bring two bath towels and clothes that you'll wear after baptism.
Men, women, and children (non-infants) will wear a deacon's vestment (tonia) and will be immersed in the water while wearing the tonia.
After baptism and chrismation, the priest will place a red ribbon diagonally around your neck and waist.
You will attend the Divine Liturgy and be the first in line to partake of the Body and Blood. It's the tradition of the Church that the newly baptized is the first to take the Holy Communion.
At the end of the Divine Liturgy, you will walk in a procession led by the deacons around the church while holding a candle. The priest will read a commentary, loosen the ribbon and dismiss you.