OCIA - Order of Christian Initiation for Adults

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).
Meetings
We will be partnering with the Catholic Community of Jeffersonville for our OCIA program for 2024/25. Classes will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-8 pm at St. Augustine Catholic Church (315 E. Chestnut St, Jeffersonville, IN). The first class is Wednesday, August 28. View the full schedule by clicking the button.
2024/25 OCIA Schedule
Registration Information
2024/25 OCIA registration is now open. Please register by clicking the button. Registrations will not be accepted after the class on October 2.
Register for ocia here!
For more information, please contact: Jessica Sarver, Coordinator of Communications & Parish Ministries communications@northclarkcountycatholic.org
contact
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Parish Office: 812-256-3200, stmichaelsecretary@northclarkcountycatholic.org School Office: 812-256-3503, director@northclarkcountycatholic.org
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