The 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 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.
Date | Lessson | Topic |
Pre-Catechumenate / Inquiry |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |