OCIA

The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults provides formation for people of all ages.  If you are an adult interested in being confirmed in the Catholic faith, then you would enter the church through this Rite. OCIA has three stages:

1. Inquiry (Pre-Catechumenate) is a time for asking questions, getting to know the people, the parish, and the Church. Meetings are held year-round and can be joined at any time.
2. Catechumenate is a time for learning about the teachings of the Catholic faith in more detail and depth. Candidates and Catechumens prepare to receive the Initiation Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil.
3. Mystagogy: The time period of one year, from Easter to Easter. A time of reflection and service for new Catholics (Neophytes).

OCIA meets on Tuesday evenings September through Easter from 6-8 pm in the Connor Center. 

JAN 7     Scripture               
JAN 14   Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist
JAN 21   Healing:  Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick                                                  
JAN 28   Service:  Matrimony & Holy Orders
FEB 4      Discovery:  God’s Love           
FEB 11    Discovery:  Love’s Initiative
FEB 18    Discovery:  Jesus Christ—Our Lord (Meets Online, Check Email)
FEB 25    Discovery:  Jesus Christ—Our Savior
MAR 2     Rite of Entrance 10AM Mass
MAR 4    Fat Tuesday –Pot luck & Rehearsal for Rites
MAR 9    Rites of Sending & Election
MAR 11  Lent, 3 aspects
MAR 18  No session - spring break 
MAR 25  Discovery:  Love is Offered  
APR 1      Discovery:  A New Life  
APR 8      Prayer & Conversion                                                                                                                                                                        
HOLY WEEK
SAT Apr 12   Retreat at Cathedral --The Triduum 
APR 15        Tuesday, Chrism Mass
APR 18        Good Friday 
APR 19        Rehearsal & Easter Vigil
APR 20        Easter Sunday
 APR 22        Reflections & Potluck