Christ said "I am the way, and the truth, and the life." Catachumens seeking to bring Christ into their lives and homes may begin with an icon of Jesus Christ. Pictured here is the icon of Jesus Christ the Lifegiver, a title fitting for our Lord and Savior.

"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner."

The monastic fathers of the Church encourage us to say the Jesus Prayer in our hearts at all times. The prayer rope is the ideal tool to learn to pray in this fashion. We hold the rope in the right hand and thumb through a knot each time we say the prayer.

Written by Hieromonk Gregorios, this is a tremendous resource and lifelong reading companion for any Orthodox Christian. It is a comprehensive yet succinct Orthodox catechism, suitable for students and teachers, from the newest Catechumen to the cradle Orthodox Christian.