Becoming Catholic (OCIA)
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)
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.
“I will go peaceably and firmly to the Catholic Church: for if Faith is so important to our salvation,
I will seek it where true Faith first began, seek it among those who received it from God Himself.”
—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Each year we are blessed with a number of individuals who desire to enter and learn more about the Catholic faith. This class is offered for adults in one of the three following situations:
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Un-baptized adults who desire to be baptized in the Catholic Church;
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Baptized non-Catholic Christians who desire to be formally admitted into communion with the Catholic Church;
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Baptized Catholics who have not yet been confirmed and desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
The class meets beginning in September at the Church.
Adult baptism takes place at St. John Cantius Church during the Easter Vigil at 10:00 p.m. on Holy Saturday.
If you have questions or would like to register, contact Fr. Andrew Panzer.