Participation in the project "School of Spiritual Development" gave me a systematization of the available knowledge about Orthodox Christianity, showed its Beauty. Under the guidance of experiencedguides, it turned out to truly enter the Temple, become a part of Church Life, and stop being a "layman." There was an understanding and a desire notonly to receive "myself", but also to give "out of myself". The practical exercises of the School - participation in the Sacraments, Festive Divine Services, and Liturgies helped to become as a conscious participant, they helped to understand their Essence. The event at the Butovo Training Ground left an imprint of sorrow on the soul and showed the Feat of the New Martyrs.The pilgrimage to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra left very special impressions. Communication with the vicar, the monks of the Lavra, immersed me, the "novice", in the beauty of monastic life