Please return intake form to SJ Parish Office.
​To learn more about OCIA,
please contact the parish office or email ​Sr. Irma Arnold at [email protected].

Annual classes begin in september.

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process established for the universal Church for
individuals to become Catholic and receive the sacraments of initiation — Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist.
This initiation process also involves a parish community experiencing a renewal in faith as it prepares and
welcomes new members into the Church. The Rite speaks
of conversion as a “spiritual journey.” Centered on
fostering a deep relationship with Jesus and the Church
​he founded, this journey takes place through distinct stages over a period of time suitable to bring about a thorough catechesis, significant experience of the parish community and commitment to the liturgical and moral life of the Catholic faithful. 
 
Who is OCIA for?
1. Persons in need of Baptism.
2. Persons baptized in another Christian tradition who desires to become Catholic.
3. Persons baptized Catholic in need of First Communion and/or Confirmation.