Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
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Contact Us
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Mr. Gerry Gearygerryststhomasjohn.orgOCIA Coordinator
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Interested in becoming a Catholic? Consider taking the next step on your faith journey.
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 completed form can be emailed to Gerry, or dropped off at the parish office (5635 Berkshire Valley Rd.) -
Fill out this form to begin the process of becoming Catholic or completing your sacraments!
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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!!