Thinking about becoming Catholic?

We invite you to contact us and join our OCIA Program!

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a weekly study of the Catholic faith for anyone interested in joining the Catholic Church or simply interested in learning more about the Catholic teachings and practices.

Sessions meet starting October 7, 2026 at 6 pm in the downstairs CCD office meeting space. 

                          OCIA Schedule and Topics 2026-2027- Class at 6 pm
(subject to change due to weather, etc., check bulletin or call the Leader.)
Part One: The Tent of Nicaea
October 7 Welcome and what does the word "Catholic" mean?
October 14 God the Father-Created in Perfection
October 21 Jesus Changed Everything
October 28 All Saints Day participation with CCD classes
November 4 The Spirit of God/Grace; Holiness-Substitute the word, "Love"
November 11 The Church- "The Collection of us-Led by the Spirit"; Ordained & Laity
November 18 The Communion of Saints/ Our Common Union; Influence on Western Culture
November 25 No Class Thanksgiving
December 2 The Mass: Source and Summit
December 9 Tour of our Worship Space
December 16 What does it mean when we call ourselves, "A Sacramental Church?"
December 20 (Sunday) "The Rite of Acceptance"
December 23 and 30 No Class Christmas and New Year Holiday Break
Part Two: "Be Sacramental"
January 6 The Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism and Confirmation
January 13 Eucharist
January 20 The Sacraments of Healing
January 27 The Sacraments of Vocation
February 3 The Season of Lent
Part Three: "A Servant Church"
February 10 No Class Ash Wednesday 
February 17 Practice for "Enrollment of Names/Rite of Elections"; Stations/Way of the Cross/Benediction
February 21 (Sunday) "Enrollment of Names (formerly Rite of Election)
February 24 Prayers of the Church
March 3 Tour of the Bible
March 10 Church History
March 17 Holy Week
March 21 Palm Sunday
March 27 10AM  Practice for Easter Vigil and Reception into the Church
                 9PM Easter Vigil
March 28 Easter Sunday Morning 

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