Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
OCIA
(Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Curious about the Catholic Faith or the Sacraments? Know someone who might be interested in Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Holy Communion, Confirmation)?
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.
You can inquire about OCIA anytime by contacting Brad Morris at the above email address.
A Faith Journey
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An ongoing process
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Continuing exploration of discipleship
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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...
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Interested in learning more about the Catholic Church
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Unbaptized, seeking Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist or searching for spirituality.
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Baptized, but have never received any formal religious education or the sacraments of Initiation - Confirmation and Eucharist.
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Married to a Catholic and you want to share in their faith.
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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.
Please meet the Catechumens and Candidates who will be receiving Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil Mass on April 19, 2025.
My name is Isabelle Collister, and I’m currently a senior at Lake Forest High School. I enjoy riding horses and playing viola in my free time. My overall goal for the OCIA program is to grow in my faith by developing a stronger personal relationship with God and finding strength in the Catholic Church and community.
My name is Joaquin Guerrero. I am turning 17 in June and am a junior at Stevenson High School. In my free time, I like to play soccer and read. My main motivation for this program is to grow closer to God so that I can live a more fulfilling life and be a more sympathetic and forgiving person.
I am Miles Guerrero and I will turn 14 in early March. I like to play soccer and hang out with my friends in my free time. I hope to learn more about my faith and become a part of the Catholic community.
My name is Aaron and my wife, Yvonne, and I relocated to Lake Forest from Highland Park in 2022. We have two adult children, our son who resides in Chicago, and daughter currently a junior at the University of Oklahoma. I am currently employed with People’s Gas out of their headquarters in downtown Chicago. Prior to joining People’s Gas, I served in the United States Army for 22 years before retiring in 2016.
I am Nicholas and I live in Lake Forest with my wife and newborn daughter. I spent my entire life in the Chicagoland area with the exception of my time at Yale Law School, where I graduated in 2020. I currently practice tax law at Mayer Brown.