OCIA - Becoming Catholic
NEW GROUP BEGINS SEPTEMBER 18
Thinking about
becoming Catholic or just want to learn about Catholicism? The Catholic Church warmly welcomes you on this journey of exploration and discernment!
WHAT IS OCIA?
OCIA stands for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. This
collaborative process of study, exploration, faith sharing, and faith formation
is the first step in being fully initiated into the Catholic Church. During this
process participants are introduced to the liturgy, the
teachings, and the life of the Catholic Church.
WHEN DO SESSIONS MEET?
Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 pm (September to April) in the parish center
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You’ll explore Catholic beliefs, history, and the beauty of our rituals. Some topics will include:
Scripture and the Sacraments
God, Son and Holy Spirit
Church history and the papacy
Heaven and hell
Mary and the saints
The problem of evil; sin and reconciliation
Conscience, moral decision making, justice
WHO JOINS OCIA?
People interested in learning about Catholicism
People who have never been baptized
People who have been baptized in another Christian faith tradition and are now interested in the Catholic tradition
People who were baptized in the Catholic tradition, but were not raised Catholic, and are seeking the sacrament of Confirmation.