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Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Do you have questions about the Catholic Church – her teachings, practices, and vision of God and the world?
OCIA – the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults – is a parish ministry devoted to welcoming those interested in exploring these types of questions.
To begin your inquiry, fill out this form and email it to Deacon Julius Laurent at jlaurent@arch-no.org or drop off a printed copy to the parish office.The OCIA ministry goals are to:
- Assist inquirers in discerning whether God is calling them into full communion with the Catholic Church.
- Accompany inquirers as they are welcomed as catechumens preparing for Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist.
- Help provide (for inquirers who have been baptized in another Christian tradition) an orientation to the distinctive teachings and practices of the Catholic Church as they prepare to make a profession of faith and receive Confirmation and the Eucharist.
- Be hospitable, providing an encouraging environment for listening and responding to God’s call.
“In the Sacraments of Christian initiation, we are freed from the power of darkness and joined to Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. We receive the Spirit of filial adoption and are part of the entire people of God in the celebration of the memorial of the Lord’s death and resurrection.”
–paragraph 1, Order of Christian Initiation for AdultsThe OCIA ministry meets from September through the Easter Vigil. Meetings will be held weekly on a day and time convenient for all participants. Parishioners who would like to learn more about their faith are also welcome to attend.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming Catholic, contact Deacon Julius Laurent by emailing [email protected] or calling (504) 352-4223.