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What is OCIA?
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is how people can question, search, and inquire into the Catholic faith. This journey leads many to seek full membership in our Church. For others, this journey may not lead to full membership. Either way, all are welcome to see, ask questions, and look more deeply.
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Who is the OCIA for?
Seekers and inquirers are non-baptized adults who desire to be fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church and/or baptized adult Christians who desire full communion in the Roman Catholic Church.
Adults or older children who have not been baptized and desire to join the Church are invited to the ancient celebration of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. During this process, which is marked by regular ritual acts, participants are introduced to the liturgy, the teachings, and the life of the Catholic Church. -
What happens in OCIA?
OCIA is a Journey, a process that proceeds over weeks and months. It has several steps:
If you would like more information, please submit the following form.- Pre-Catechumenate
- Catechumenate
- Rite of Election
- Sacraments of Initiation
- Mystagogy
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For more information, please contact:
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Sylvia Salinassylvia.salinasallsaintscatholic.usDirector of Religious Education
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