And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
A practical first month
Come to the Divine Liturgy consistently. Meet Abouna and say plainly that you are interested in learning. Ask about catechism or an inquirer class. Begin one simple prayer practice, such as the Morning Prayer or a Psalm from the Agpeya. Read the Gospel. Keep asking honest questions.
This first month should be concrete. Learn when the parish prays the Divine Liturgy. Stand where you can follow. Listen to the readings and homily. Ask one real question after the service. Begin a small rule of prayer that you can actually keep, then let it grow under guidance.
What comes later
As you are formed, the priest will guide questions about baptism, chrismation, confession, Communion, fasting, marriage, family concerns, and any previous church background. These are not boxes to self-check online. They belong in the Church’s pastoral care.
The path is personal because people arrive with different histories. Someone already baptized may need careful conversation about reception. Someone without Christian background may need basic catechesis from the beginning. Someone carrying wounds from another church may need patience and trust before the next step becomes clear.
A good question to ask
Ask, “What should I do next this week?” That keeps the path concrete. The journey into the Church is serious, but it usually begins with faithful, ordinary steps.
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
The next step is therefore not a private decision made from a web page. It is an entrance into the Church’s life: prayer, worship, repentance, teaching, fasting, the Holy Mysteries, and obedience to pastoral care. Start with the priest, start with the Liturgy, and start with one faithful step.