O.C.I.A - Order Of Christian Initiation Of Adults

OCIA process follows the ancient practice of the Church and was restored by the Second Vatican Council as the normal way adults prepare for baptism."  Catechumens are those people who are seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church through all of the Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.  Candidates are people who have been baptized in a Christian Tradition but are seeking initiation into the Catholic Church through Eucharist and Confirmation. All are welcome

OCIA is a process of study, exploration, faith-sharing, and faith formation with specific liturgical rites for seekers and inquirers. Seekers and inquirers are non-baptized adults who desire to be fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church and/or baptized adult Christians who desire full communion in the Roman Catholic Church.

Adults or older children who have not been baptized and desire to join the Church are invited into the ancient celebration of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. During this process, which is marked by regular ritual acts, participants are introduced to the liturgy, the teachings, and the life of the Catholic Church.

Adults or older children who were baptized in another Christian denomination prepare in a similar way for the sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist during their reception into the Catholic Church.

First Communion for Adults

Adults receive preparation to celebrate the Sacrament of the Eucharist in a special program known as the Order for the Christian Initiation of Adults (O.C.I.A). This program begins every year at the parish in September and concludes after Easter. Contact Fr. Andrew at the parish office, ext. 101.