Each year on Holy Saturday during the Easter Vigil, thousands of men and women are received into the Catholic Church in the United States. Parishes welcome these new members through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) bringing them into full communion with the Catholic Church. This process is designed for those who are not baptized, as well as Catholics who were baptized but have not yet received First Eucharist and/or Confirmation. If you would like more information about this process, or have any questions, please e-mail OCIA Coordinator, Mr. Gerry Geary, or fill out the "OCIA Inquiry Form" below. |
The period of open inquiry for OCIA starts in the fall with weekly meetings and typically concludes after the period of mystagogy following Easter Vigil.
Let the journey begin!!