Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
What is O.C.I.A.?
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, is the Catholic Church's process for welcoming adults into the faith and preparing them to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist (Holy Communion). It's a gradual journey of faith formation, spiritual growth, and community building.
Who should consider this program?
Unbaptized
Baptized in another Christian church
Baptized in another Christian church
Unbaptized persons who will attend an eight-month process to help them grow in awareness of God's call to conversion, as well as ways to respond to this call. These are Catechumens.
Baptized in another Christian church
Baptized in another Christian church
Baptized in another Christian church
Baptized in another Christian church are those catechized (participated in religious education) and un-catechized (no religious education) persons from a faith tradition other than Catholic who are seeking full communion with the Roman Catholic Church (Reception of Penance, Eucharist, and Confirmation). These are Candidates.
Baptized but un-catechized
Baptized in another Christian church
Baptized but un-catechized
Baptized but un-catechized (no religious education) Catholic adults are persons who were baptized as infants in the Catholic Church; however, were not given any religious upbringing within the Catholic tradition. These adults will be prepared to celebrate the Sacraments of Penance, Eucharist, and Confirmation. These are also called Candidates.
Practical Information
Time and Place
What is needed to attend?
What is needed to attend?
O.C.I.A. formation is held every Thursday evening from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
in the lower level of the church in Victory Hall.
Zoom classes are available under special circumstances.
What is needed to attend?
What is needed to attend?
What is needed to attend?
O.C.I.A. is free of charge. All that is needed for this class is your commitment. All materials will be provided. A sponsor (Can be a spouse, fiancé, friend, sibling or a baptism godparent) will be provided for you if you do not have one. There are no exams or homework.
O.C.I.A. Director
What is needed to attend?
O.C.I.A. Director
Please reach out to the program director, Sharon Curtin, 614-563-8405, or sharon@mcurtin.com, to discuss the details.
You have waited long enough. The Lord is calling you today!
Candidate & Sponsor Registration Forms
(Paper or Online Options)
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