Becoming Catholic (OCIA)
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Are you searching for…
A deeper relationship with God?
A sense of belonging in a faith community?
A greater fulfillment of your mission in life?Have you been curious…
About the difference between the Catholic and Protestant Bibles?
About how Catholics relate to Mary and the saints?
About the Catholic moral life or what Catholics believe about same-sex marriage, homosexuality, or contraception, and why?Get answers to your questions about the Catholic faith.
Help us get to know you:
If you are interested in joining us, please fill out this form. We look forward to getting to know you and walking with you on your spiritual journey. We meet on Sundays after the 9 AM Mass, from 10:15-Noon in the St. Timothy Room.
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OCIA (Order of Catholic Initiation for Adults)
OCIA (formerly RCIA)
OCIA stands for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is the process through which unbaptized adults and older children are formed in the teachings and the practices of Catholicism and are initiated into the Catholic Church. It is marked by various Rites or rituals which occur at Sunday Mass. OCIA also includes baptized adult Christians or Catholics who are preparing to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
Our Catholic faith is more than a set of beliefs, although we do have them, it is more of a relationship that starts with our Lord and develops as we observe and encounter him in our lives.
The goal of OCIA is to initiate and inspire members to enrich that relationship and fulfill their deepest desire to know, love and follow Jesus and “make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19).
We invite you to explore ways you are seeking to meet your spiritual needs and identify with a community of faith – we are waiting to welcome you into ours. -
Questions? We would love to help!
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Grace Everettgeverettsjnaustin.orgAdult Ministry Evangelist
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