+ WHAT IS CHRISTIAN INITIATION?
The Order of Christian Initiation refers to the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist (Holy Communion) through which one becomes a full member of the Christian community. These sacraments are celebrated at the Easter Vigil or during the Easter season. The OCIA process is specific to those entering the Catholic Church.
+ WHAT IS INVOLVED IN OCIA?
The OCIA program consists of weekly meetings throughout the school year where questions about the Catholic Church, relationship with Jesus, issues of faith, church practices, etc. are discussed. Weekly discussions are accompanied by Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained, a stunning video series that systematically presents the BIG picture of the Catholic Faith. Filmed on location in Rome, the Holy Land, Calcutta, and in the Augustine Institute studios in Denver.
OCIA participants are encouraged to pray daily and to attend Mass on a regular basis. Preparation for the various rites that are celebrated as part of the RCIA process is also part of the program.
+ WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Any student who is interested in joining or learning more about the Catholic Church is welcome at OCIA. This includes those who are unbaptized, baptized in another Christian Church, or baptized in the Catholic Church but have never received Eucharist or Confirmation.
+ HOW DO IS SIGN UP?
For the 2023-2024 school year, OCIA will take place on Thursday nights in the classrooms on the lower level of Newman (time TBA). Please fill out the form below to be kept up to date with times and details as classes are closer to starting. Please contact the RCIA Coordinator here with any questions you may have.
The Order of Christian Initiation refers to the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist (Holy Communion) through which one becomes a full member of the Christian community. These sacraments are celebrated at the Easter Vigil or during the Easter season. The OCIA process is specific to those entering the Catholic Church.
+ WHAT IS INVOLVED IN OCIA?
The OCIA program consists of weekly meetings throughout the school year where questions about the Catholic Church, relationship with Jesus, issues of faith, church practices, etc. are discussed. Weekly discussions are accompanied by Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained, a stunning video series that systematically presents the BIG picture of the Catholic Faith. Filmed on location in Rome, the Holy Land, Calcutta, and in the Augustine Institute studios in Denver.
OCIA participants are encouraged to pray daily and to attend Mass on a regular basis. Preparation for the various rites that are celebrated as part of the RCIA process is also part of the program.
+ WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Any student who is interested in joining or learning more about the Catholic Church is welcome at OCIA. This includes those who are unbaptized, baptized in another Christian Church, or baptized in the Catholic Church but have never received Eucharist or Confirmation.
+ HOW DO IS SIGN UP?
For the 2023-2024 school year, OCIA will take place on Thursday nights in the classrooms on the lower level of Newman (time TBA). Please fill out the form below to be kept up to date with times and details as classes are closer to starting. Please contact the RCIA Coordinator here with any questions you may have.
