What is the typical length of time spent in catechisis, if any, for those interested in converting to the Coptic Orthodox Church before they are baptised and accepted as a full member ?
it depends on the church and the priest and on the person's previous knowledge of God. i was afraid to ask this question so i just kept coming to church, and after about 1 year, abouna asked me, 'so when are you going to join us? i have been waiting for you!' so it was quite straightforward for me. i suppose it generally takes a few months. if there are catechism classes (some churches are restarting these), the enquirer can go to these, otherwise abouna has conversations with you till he thinks you are ready.
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i was afraid to ask this question so i just kept coming to church, and after about 1 year, abouna asked me, 'so when are you going to join us? i have been waiting for you!'
so it was quite straightforward for me.
i suppose it generally takes a few months. if there are catechism classes (some churches are restarting these), the enquirer can go to these, otherwise abouna has conversations with you till he thinks you are ready.