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The Order of Christian Initiation is the way the Catholic Church accepts new members who have not been baptized. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, returning to the church, completing sacraments of initiation or learning more about your faith we would like to invite you to join us.

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Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a program designed for adults who would like to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church.

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Meetings:

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  • When: Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM

  • Where: Barry Hall

  • Duration: September through May

 

Order of Christian Initiation of Children (OCIC)

The Order of Christian Initiation of Children (OCIC) is a program designed for children ages 8-17 who would like to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church.

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Meetings: TBD

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The OCIA Rite

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Inquiry

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The OCIA rite has multiple steps. As an interested person, you can expect that we will provide you with the knowledge and support for you to become a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church. Our expectations are that you are committed to this Journey.
This commitment starts with regularly attending our Tuesday evening sessions, about an hour and a half long. The information presented during the Inquiry sessions is designed to help you discern if you want to continue your Journey. We also invite you to join us at Sunday Mass.

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Rite of Acceptance

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Following the Inquiry portion is the Rite of Acceptance, where additional time commitment is added. Participants delve into deeper learning about the Catholic faith and gain a sponsor to help where needed. Most Sundays from the Rite of Acceptance (Advent) to Palm Sunday, there will be a dismissal from Mass to further explore the Word of the day.

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Completion of the Journey

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The Journey continues on Tuesday evenings through May and ends with a Mass to celebrate our Journeys and a Pot Luck Dinner.

The last part of everyone’s commitment is that you feel welcomed by God and our community. Our hope is that you will want to become an active member of our parish and our Catholic Community.

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Special Events

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There are some special events which are also part of the Journey:

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  • Christ In Our Neighborhood

    • Thursdays at 6:30 PM via Zoom​

  • The Rite of Sending and Election

    • The Rite of Sending will take place at Saint Martin’s at the 11:00 AM Mass.

    • The Rite of Election will take place that afternoon.

  • Holy Thursday

  • Good Friday

  • Easter Vigil​

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For additional information, please contact Christine Davis at P: (619) 465-5334 or E: chris@smtlm.org

Details

OCIA & OCIC

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