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Catechetical instruction in [[Orthodoxy in America]] does not typically last the three years which was common in the time of St. [[John Chrysostom]], but typically can last from six months to a year, depending on the practice of the bishop, his [[jurisdiction]], and the level of spiritual maturity of the catechumen. Local [[parish]] [[priest]]s typically oversee the catechesis of those preparing to be received into the Church.
The Orthodox Church has no formal '''catechism''', a single body of work that details the specifics of its faith. This is one difference between the Orthodox Church and the [[Roman Catholic Church]], who does have a specific [http://www.vatican.va/archive/catechism/ccc_toc.htm catechism].
==Published works==
The following are published writings that may be catechetical in nature:
* Carlton, Clark. ''The Way: What Every Protestant Should Know About the Orthodox Church (Faith Catechism Series)''. (ISBN 0964914123)
* Carlton, Clark. ''The Truth: What Every Roman Catholic Should Know About the Orthodox Church (Faith Catechism Series)''. (ISBN 0964914182)
* Carlton, Clark. ''The Faith: Understanding Orthodox Christianity : An Orthodox Catechism (Faith Catechism Series)''. (ISBN 0964914115)
* Harakas, Stanley S. ''Orthodox Church: Four Hundred and Fifty-Five Questions and Answers''. (ISBN 0937032565)
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