Becoming Catholic
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (O.C.I.A.)
If you are an adult and interested in becoming Catholic or just want to learn more about the teachings of the Catholic Church, please consider our O.C.I.A. program.
O.C.I.A. is the program dedicated to preparing persons to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and/or Confirmation and/or to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church. OCIA is a process or journey through which the Catholic faith, Catholic worship, and Catholic life are explained, reviewed, and deepened.
The program is designed for those who would like to know more about the Catholic faith with the intent of becoming a Catholic. It is especially for those who want to complete the sacraments of initiation (receiving baptism, confirmation, etc.) or for those who just want to know what the Catholic faith is all about. This includes those who have been away from the Church.
The program meets weekly from late September through Easter and includes presentations, opportunities for questions, discussion, community, and prayer. The Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church are the foundation texts of the program. Classes begin in late September and will be either on Sunday mornings or Tuesday nights (TBD).
“Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church.”
- St. Ignatius of Antioch
If you are interested in becoming Catholic, finishing your Sacraments of Initiation, or simply want to learn more about the faith, please fill out the interest form below. This form is an initial expression of interest and does not commit you to anything. It simply gives us permission to reach out and start the conversation.
