OCIA

(Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

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Curious about the Catholic Faith or the Sacraments? Know someone who might be interested in Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Holy Communion, Confirmation)?

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If you are interested in the prospect of receiving these Sacraments during the 2025 Easter Vigil please contact Brad Morris at jbmorris@stpatrick-lakeforest.com or the Parish Ministry Center at (847) 234-1401 no later than October 15, 2024.

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You can inquire about OCIA anytime by contacting Brad Morris at the above email address.

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A Faith Journey

• An ongoing process

• Continuing exploration of discipleship

• Searching together with other adults

 

Will you join us on this journey? 

 

What is it?

The OCIA is the process by which men and women become members of the Catholic Church. Because the process is ongoing, people begin whenever the Spirit moves them to inquire. There is no formal “start.” The OCIA goes on within the context of the parish community and, after a suitable period of formation, culminates in the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation.

 

Who should consider OCIA?

The process of Christian initiation is for adults who are...

 

• Interested in learning more about the Catholic Church

• Unbaptized, seeking Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist or searching for spirituality.

• Baptized, but have never received any formal religious education or the sacraments of Initiation - Confirmation and Eucharist.

• Married to a Catholic and you want to share in their faith.

• Seeking something in your life, but are not sure what it is.

 

Formation includes several areas:

Scripture: the stories of God’s people 

Teaching: what Catholics believe 

Prayer: how we communicate with God 

Liturgy: how the community worships 

Mission: how we live out what we believe

 

If interested please contact Brad Morris at jbmorris@stpatrick-lakeforest.org or the Parish Ministry Office at (847) 234-1401.​