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.
Who is OCIA for?
- It is a process that invites interested personsPeople 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.
