The Order of Christian Initiation for adults (OCIA)
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Kerry SidersRCIA Director
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Are you thinking about becoming A Catholic?
Adult 0CIAThe Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is the process through which the Church welcomes new members. OCIA and Adult Confirmation classes meet at 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays at the Incarnate Word Hall (Old Church). from September to April. (See schedule below.) These programs are for those who want an encounter with Jesus Christ through study of the Catholic Faith and fellowship with others in the journey of conversion, prayer, and especially through the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter Vigil.
OCIA is for those who are unbaptized, baptized in another Christian denomination, or Catholics who are baptized but have not been catechized in the Faith. Adult Confirmation is for those baptized Catholics who have received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, are practicing in the faith, but have never been confirmed.
Whether you are just beginning to explore the Catholic faith or have been considering becoming Catholic for some time, we are here to walk with you on your journey of faith.Youth OCIA
Youth OCIA is for young people ages 7 - 17 years who have not received the Sacrament of Baptism in the Catholic Church. For information and to register your child, contact the Parish Office at 806-894-2268.
2022-2024 OCIA Schedule of Classes
Date Lessson Topic Pre-Catechumenate / Inquiry
Sept. 12 Q1 Welcome & What is RCIA Sept. 19 Video "Catholicism" - Bishop Robert Barron Sept. 26 Q2 What is Faith? Oct. 3 Q3 / Q4 Holy Trinity / Who is Jesus Christ? Oct. 10 Q5 / Q6 The Bible and Divine Revelation Oct. 17 Q7 / Q8 Your Prayer Life / Catholic Prayers & Practice Oct. 24 Q9 The Mass Nov. 7 Q10 / Q11 Church Year / Places in the Church Nov. 14 Q12 / Q13 Who Shepherds the Church / Community Nov. 28 Q14 / Q15 Mary / Saints Catechumenate
Dec. 5 C3 Sacraments: Baptism Dec. 10 2nd Sunday in Advent - Rite of Welcoming, 9:00 a.m. Mass Dec. 12 C4 Sacraments: Confirmation Dec. 19 C5 / C6 Sacraments: Eucharist Jan. 9 C7 Sacraments: Reconciliation / Annointing of the Sick Jan. 16 C8 Sacraments: Marriage Jan. 23 C9 / C10 Sacraments: Holy Orders / People of God Jan. 30 C11 / C12 Early Church / Church History Feb. 6 C13 / C14 Christian Moral Living / Dignity of Life Feb. 13 C15 / C16 Ethics / Social Justice Enlightment
Feb. 14 Ash Wednesday Feb. 18 First Sunday of Lent - Rite of Signing, 9:00 a.m. Mass
Rite of Election - 2:00 p.m. Christ theKing Cathedral, Lubbock
(All Catechumens and Sponsors)Feb. 20 E1/E2 Saying Yes to Jesus / What is Lent?/Living Lent Feb. 27 E3 Scrutinies: Looking Within March 3 First Scrutiny - 9:00 a.m. Mass (Presentation of Creed) March 5 E4 The Creed March 10 Second Scrutiny - 9:00 a.m. Mass March 12 E5/E6 The Way of the Cross/The Lord's Prayer March 17 Third Scrutiny - 9:00 a.m. Mass March 19 E7 The Meaning of Holy Week March 24 Palm Sunday - Beginning of Holy Week March 26 Chrism Mass - 7:00 p.m. at Christ the King Cathedral, Lubbock March 28 Holy Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Mass March 29 Good Friday - 7:00 p.m. Service March 30 Holy Saturday - Retreat for all Elect 8:00-10:00 a.m., Sponsors Practice 10:00 p.m. March 30 Easter Vigil - 8:30 p.m. Mass (All Elect and Sponsors) March 31 Easter Sunday Post-Initiation Catechesis and Mystagogia
April 22 M1 / M2 Conversion: A Lifelong Process / Laity April 9 M3 / M4 Spiritual Gifts / Discernment April 16 M5 / M6 Call to Holiness / Virtues April 23 M7 / M8 Family Life / Evangelization