OCIA

OCIA, which stands for Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process where non-baptized and baptized men and women enter the Catholic Church Community.  Participants who are NEVER baptized are known as Catechumens, those who are baptized in another Christian tradition are known as Candidates, and those who are baptized Catholic but have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation are called Confirmandi.

Beginning September 11, 2023 the OCIA program kicks off with fellowship and study of the Catholic Faith.  The program is approximately 30 weeks long and consists of weekly classes on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. During the year there will be participation in several significant ceremonies and services scheduled well in advance.

We warmly invite you to begin your journey now by participating in Holy Spirit Liturgies and Parish Social events so your desire may grow as you await the start of our next OCIA program to begin in September.  As a community, it is part of our mission for everyone to feel welcome at Holy Spirit, regardless of where you are on your faith journey.  

Again, thank you for your inquiry and we hope to see you for the start of the next OCIA program.  We are grateful you have chosen our Holy Spirit Community to start your faith journey, and privileged to walk with you every step of the way.  

For more information, please contact Fr. Jose:  [email protected]