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Courses, guides and Bible study handouts from St. Stephen, to read on any screen or print.

Bible study handouts

Fr. Abraam Kamal’s handouts from the English Bible study. Each study has its own page with the text and the PDF.

13 studies · A new handout appears after each class

Newest study

Zechariah 11

Minor Prophets

Mon, Nov 2, 2026

Read the course outline and lesson summaries here. The full lessons are for members of the course.

Catechism course

9 lessons · In English

Each lesson is a complete, self-contained teaching on the faith. Read it here, or save it as a PDF to print or to share.

Begins with

Short guides to prayer, Holy Week and the questions visitors ask.

A guide to the Book of Hours

What it is, why the Church prays it, when each hour is kept, and how to begin.

For beginners

A day-by-day guide

The final week of Christ’s life, where the Church walks with Him through His suffering, crucifixion, and resurrection.

8 days, from Palm Sunday

Common questions, answered

Answers grouped by theme, from “Can I attend if I’m not Orthodox?” to fasting and next steps.

156 questions in 8 topics

Words you’ll hear at church

Short definitions, from Abouna to Vestments, with links to the fuller answers.

57 terms, A to Z