OCIA: Order of Christian Initiation for Adults

St. Catherine’s has a program called the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA). This program is open to anyone who is simply inquiring about the faith or wants to become Catholic. OCIA is a nine-month discernment and formation process for those who want to know more about Catholic faith and practice. For those who decide to become Catholic, it provides preparation for their reception into the Catholic Church. Those who complete the process enter the Church (usually at Easter) and receive the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, if they have not yet been baptized; Confirmation; and the Eucharist.  Catholic adults seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation will also participate in this process to prepare for the reception of the sacrament at Easter. 

We will be starting a new class in August. We look forward to welcoming you! For more information, contact Jeremy Johnston at jeremyj@stcatherinercc.org.