Becoming Catholic (OCIA)

OCIA stands for Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, the formal program that allows individuals to become members of the Catholic church or receive Sacraments that were not received in childhood. Our OCIA program starts in the fall and continues through the Easter Season.

Joining OCIA, however, does NOT mean you HAVE to become Catholic. You’re always welcome to join and learn. If you decide it’s not for you — or maybe you just aren’t ready yet because you have more questions — you can opt out or continue on again next year.

For some the purpose of the OCIA journey is to simply learn more about the faith itself. For others, it is a process of preparing to become Catholic. For both, it is an introduction to the fundamental beliefs of our faith and its moral structures, while equipping all to put those principles into practice in daily life.

Please email Fr. Bryan Page (frb@olcjc.org) to learn more.

Testimonials

"Having gone through it twice, Frederic and I are big fans of OCIA. We started with deep skepticism but a desire to learn more, and were blessed to be met with patience and purposeful instruction. OCIA provided a structured space for us to work through our doubts at our own pace, while also refocusing our attention onto the foundation of the life of the church - the sacraments. There we found a richness we weren’t even looking for.

We encourage anyone with questions about the Catholic Church, however big or small, to give OCIA a try. We hope that through OCIA you will feel the quality and care put into the program by Deacon Pak and others, and that you will share in the joy we now feel as members of the historic church founded by Jesus Christ."

- Jessica and Frederic R.