Discover your path to the Catholic Church through the Order for Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). We welcome all seeking to deepen their faith and enter into full communion with Christ.
Are you seeking to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church? Perhaps you are a Christian baptized in another faith tradition, someone from a different religion altogether, or a Catholic who would like to being practicing the faith again and needs the sacrament of Confirmation. No matter your circumstances, God is calling you to the fullness of truth and life found in Jesus Christ.
Find answers to common questions about the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) and discover the steps to entering into full communion with the Catholic Church.
The first step in answering this call is by entering the Order for Christian Initiation of Adults. OCIA is a period of discernment and growth along with instruction and preparation for becoming Catholic.
Typically, candidates begin OCIA at the beginning of the fall semester, in September, and enter the Catholic Church during the following Easter Vigil. However, depending on where candidates are at in their discernment, they can begin OCIA at the most opportune time for them.
OCIA is held every Sunday after the 11:30am Mass at St. Joseph’s Church for about nine months. Candidates are also expected to attend Sunday Mass each week.
If you would like to speak with a chaplain, we would be happy to meet with you.
