OCIA

What is the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)?

It is a process that invites interested persons to consider the Catholic faith. The process is a journey that includes study, exploration, faith sharing and discernment. Participants learn about the Catholic Church’s beliefs, life, liturgy, and apostolic work. The goal is to come to know God in a new light and to foster a deeper relationship with Jesus. The timeline for this process can be different for each participant based on personal need and religious experience. It generally consists of a series of weekly gatherings culminating with the celebration of the Easter Vigil and beyond.

You can read more from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops here.

Who is OCIA for?

    • It is a process that invites people who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith.
    • People who have never been baptized.
    • People who have been baptized in another Christian faith tradition and are now interested in becoming Catholic.
    • People who were baptized as a Catholic, but who have had no other religious formation and now wish to complete their sacraments of initiation (Confirmation and first Eucharist).

For more information, please call the parish office, 859-727-2035.