OCIA
A parish journey into the Catholic Church
Some parishes may still use the term RCIA. OCIA serves adults becoming Catholic, baptized Christians entering full communion, and Catholics completing initiation.
Who is OCIA for?
- Unbaptized adults
- Baptized Christians entering full communion with the Catholic Church
- Catholics completing Confirmation and Eucharist
Stages of the journey
- Inquiry and honest questions
- Catechesis and parish formation
- Liturgical rites and discernment
- Reception of the sacraments of initiation according to the Church's order
Questions to ask a parish
- When does inquiry begin?
- What if I am baptized but not Catholic?
- What if I am Catholic but never confirmed?
- What sacramental records should I bring?