The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)

The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is a formal program of catechetical instruction, ascetical practice (prayer and spirituality), and liturgies whereby adults– called catechumens– are formally admitted into the Church and receive the Sacraments of Initiation– Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist. (The Sacrament of Penance is received later since baptism washes away all sin– original sin and actual sin.) The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council decreed, “The catechumenate for adults, comprising several distinct steps, is to be restored and brought into use at the discretion of the local ordinary. By this means the time of the catechumenate, which is intended as a period of suitable instruction, may be sanctified by sacred rites to be celebrated at successive intervals of time” (#64).
Registration Information
Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Thinking of joining the Roman Catholic Church? The Catholic OCIA stages are a good model of basic faith development.
We will be partnering with the Catholic Community of Jeffersonville for our OCIA program for 2025/26. Classes will meet on Tuesday evenings at Saint Augustine Catholic Church in Jeffersonville, IN. Please register by clicking the button.
OCIA Registration (click here)
For more information, please contact: Jessica Sarver, Pastoral Associate Email: religioused@northclarkcountycatholic.org
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