The OCIA Journey

Children 7 years old and older thru adults

• OCIA is the process by which non-Catholic adults or inactive Catholics brought into full communion with the Church through receiving the three Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist.
• OCIA is for any non-Catholic (Christian or not) who is interested in becoming Catholic. It is also for any Catholic who has not received First Communion and Confirmation.

FIRST STEP IN OCIA JOURNEY ~ Contact the

Formation Office:

Robin Harris

Director of Faith Formation

(817) 510 2755

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 An overview of the OCIA Process:

• Any  Unbaptized person seeking to follow Christ in His Church by way of making preparations for Christian discipleship through Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist/First Holy Communion. Such a person, after a period of inquiry into the faith and initial conversion to Christ is called a  Catechumen.

• Any Baptized person from another Christian community seeking to become Catholic through making preparations for Confirmation and First Holy Communion.   Such a person, after a period of inquiry into the faith, is called a Candidate.

• Any Baptized Catholic looking to increase their devotion as a disciple of Jesus Christ through completing the other sacraments of initiation ( Confirmation and/or First Holy Communion).

 Godparents/Sponsors must meet the following criteria:

• + Be at least 16 years of age.
• + Must be a fully initiated Catholic(baptized, confirmed and received Eucharist) and
• + If married you need to be married by the Catholic Church or living single.

Godparents/Sponsors documents:

+ Complete the Certificate to serve as Godparent/Sponsor  and bring it to our Formation Offices.