Christian Initiation
Every year at the Easter Vigis, thousands of people around the world are baptized into the Catholic Church - or, if already baptized in another Christian tradition, enter into Full Communion with the Church.
Parishes welcome and prepare these new Catholics through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) - a step-by-step journey of prayer, study, and community life.
OCIA - Becoming Catholic
SACRAMENT Preparation for OLDER CHILDREN - 3rd grade and up and their parents!
It is a two year process of preparation to receive the Sacraments of Baptism (if they are not baptized) or to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.
First 3 Wednesdays each month.
- 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 5:45-6:45pm
- Sacramental Preparation Class - Children will be with a catechist and parents will be with other parents whose families are preparing to receive sacraments. Spanish or English Parent Small Groups.
- On the 2nd Wednesday, your family will join the rest of the parish at Sanctus.
- Optional potluck at church from 6:00-7:00pm and then Activity for the evening from 7-8pm.
Teens from 6-12th grades will attend SPY weekly from 6:00-8:00pm. Parents will join us for Parent Small Groups on 1st and 3rd Wednesday as well as Sanctus on 2nd Wednesdays.
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The Steps of OCIA
1. Inquiry
Getting to know Jesus and the Church
2. Catechumenate (Deepening Formation)
Through prayer, Scripture and Community the Catechumen learns more about living as a disciple of Christ.
3. Rite of Election (Becoming the Elect)
During Lent, the Church formally recognizes the Catechumen as among the Elect, ready to prepare for the Sacraments
