The OCIA Journey

Children 7 years old and older, teens and adults

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a journey through distinct spiritual phases of increasing maturity whereby one prepares to commit themselves to Jesus Christ and His Church through seeking the sacraments of initiation; Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist/First Holy Communion.

For members 7yrs old and over, Baptism will completed thru the OCIA program.

• 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

• Have you been named a  Godparent/Sponsor? Congratulations!  Here is everything you need to know about being a Godparent!
• It is acceptable to choose only one Godparent for your child; however, that person must be an active, practicing Catholic. If desire to have two godparents, the Cannon Law requires that there be one male and one female.

 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.