Becoming Catholic 

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) 

 Thinking About a New Step in Faith?

Whether you're feeling called to deepen your relationship with God, reconnect with your faith, or explore Catholicism for the first time—you are welcome here.

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process through which adults journey toward full communion with the Catholic Church. It’s open to anyone seeking to grow in faith, regardless of background or previous religious experience.

People join OCIA for many reasons:
✦ To prepare for marriage in the Catholic Church
✦ To become a godparent or Confirmation sponsor
✦ To honor a loved one’s legacy of faith
✦ To complete sacraments like Confirmation, Eucharist or Reconciliation
✦ Or simply out of a desire to know Christ and the Church more deeply

Whatever your story, OCIA meets you where you are and walks with you as you grow in understanding, community, and commitment.

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 OCIA is the process for:

• Persons never baptized who desire to become Catholic
• Persons baptized in another Christian tradition who desire to become Catholic
• Persons baptized Catholic in need of Confirmation and Eucharist

Many people who want to join the Catholic Church have already been baptized in another Christian tradition. They will not be rebaptized but instead   will follow four steps of OCIA adapted to the particular needs and concerns.

 The Four Steps for Personals already Baptized: 

• Period of Inquiry
• Period of the Catechumenate
• Period of Purification and Enlightenment
• After full initiation, Period of Mystagogy

OCIA is also for Catholics who may have been baptized earlier in life but never received any formation nor the Sacraments of Confirmation and     Eucharist. 

The first step in learning more and becoming Catholic is to meet with our parish initiation coordinator. You will be warmly received, have questions answered and your particular needs addressed.   

Join Us for Our Orientation

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 

6:30 pm in the parish library  

Come meet others on the journey and learn more—no pressure, no commitment required.

If you have questions or would like to talk before or after Mass on the weekend, we'd love to connect. 

You can view our DRAFT schedule by clicking HERE.

We look forward to welcoming you to a series of faithful conversations, education and fellowship with others on the same journey.  
Feel free to contact us anytime with questions, comments or suggestions!