Adults

OCIA

Deacon Bill Kenney, OCIA Director

The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is a spiritual journey of faith and conversion to seek and find the living God. The OCIA is a time of discovery and preparation in building relationship with God and His Church. The process includes a series of Periods, Steps, and Liturgical rites within this journey. This journey is not taken alone. The entire OCIA Staff, a Sponsor, the Pastor, and the Holy Spirit will instruct and guide the catechumen’s faith formation. At the acceptable time, the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation) are conferred bringing the catechumen into full participation, community, and union with the Church. Life-long continuous growth, formation, and witness is necessary to strengthen and persevere in faith; to live as an intentional disciple of Christ, for the glory of God.
For adults who have been baptized and are seeking to receive Eucharist and Confirmation, the same process is used.
For more information, contact Deacon Bill Kenney, OCIA Director or Marie Sheridan.

If you are wondering why the name change from OCIA to RCIA, check out this article in the Catholic News Agency.