The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process through which unbaptized adults (persons out of High School) are initiated into the Catholic Church. The OCIA Program prepares adults for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion. Baptized but uncatechized adults share a similar journey as they prepare for full initiation or to be received into full communion.
Classes meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Alejandro Palazio Family Center building (behind the Rectory, and accessible from the parking lot (entrance at 120 NE 2nd Street). This bilingual program begins in September and continues through the Second Week of Easter.
Adults who wish to prepare for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion) are invited to participate in this OCIA program. Sacraments of Initiation will be celebrated in the Easter Vigil liturgy.
Adults who wish to grow in knowledge of their faith and to deepen their appreciation for Jesus, his teaching, and his Church are also most welcomed to participate.
In the year 2024-2025 program, Fr. James Lambert SJ, Mr. Brendan Mercier, and Mr. Joseph Griesemer will guide the participants.
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Please click on "2024-2025 Schedule" (at upper-left):
1) to download the CALENDAR of Meetings, and
2) to REGISTER.