Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
OCIA ( formerly know as RCIA) is the formation process whereby adults become Catholic from another faith tradition or no faith background. OCIA is designed for those who are considering joining the Catholic Church through celebrating the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) at the Easter Vigil. The process welcomes adults who have never been baptized and those who have been baptized in another Christian tradition. The journey is Scripture-centered and involves sharing, fellowship, and doctrine.
OCIA is a restoration of an ancient practice of initiation into the Catholic Church, which is a process of discernment and ritual leading to sacramental initiation in the Catholic Church.
Mother of Good Counsel would be delighted for you to join us for any length of this journey. No commitment is necessary before we start – simply “come and see” for yourself and engage in some learning, prayer, community, and discernment. OCIA classes meet Tuesday evenings at 7 pm at the Mother of Good Counsel.
There will be a Come & See that will take place before classes begin. Come and get some of your questions answered about Catholicism.
For more information about Becoming Catholic please email lhelfrich@cdlex.org.
OCIC AS ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN – for children who are unbaptized and are 7 years old in the 2nd through 6th grade.