Your faith journey is a gift of grace.  It begins with a call from God.  This call can take many forms. It can take the form of deep spiritual hunger.  It might come through a friend or a spouse.  It may arise from witnessing God’s love in action. OCIA/OCIC is one way to respond to this call.  

What is the O.C.I.A./O.C.I.C.?

The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults/Children), also called the Catechumenate, is a process of initiation into the Catholic Community of Faith for persons who are experiencing a conversion in their lives and seeking either Christian baptism in the Catholic Church or full Communion with the Catholic tradition of Eucharist and Confirmation.

It is a process that enables the study of the Gospels and Catholic Christian teaching, the acceptance of Christian values and morality, and the development and deepening of a life of prayer and action, with the support and involvement of the local Christian community. The OCIA is more than a course of instruction. It is a conversion process designed to meet the unique needs of each participant.

Who is OCIA for?

• Non-Catholics who want to find out more about the Catholic Faith
• Those who want to join the Catholic Church through Baptism or Profession of Faith
• Those who were baptized Catholic as infants but never received religious education, Confirmation, or First Eucharist.

Schedule/Time Commitment: OCIA/OCIA candidates and catechumens commit to joining a small group to deepen their understanding of our faith. Sessions, generally held once a week, focus on the teachings and experiences of the Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist during the Easter season. You can participate in the process with your questions, insights, and faith story in a warm, accepting setting. Classes will begin with the Pre-Inquiry in mid-August and are open to anyone, including those who are already Catholic and want to learn more.

O.C.I.C. (Children) ~ This program prepares children (Aged 7+) for initiation into the Catholic Church. The format used depends on the number and ages of children participating.
 For information, please contact Alex Chopyak.
 
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