The Order of Christian Initiation for adults (OCIA)
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Dolle BarkerRCIA 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 3:00 p.m. Saturdays at the St. Thomas Aquinas Student Center (SPC) at 1218 College Ave. from September to May. (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. OCIA Youth classes meet at 1:30 p.m. Saturdays at the St. Thomas Aquinas Student Center (SPC) at 1218 College Ave. from September to May. For information and to register your child, contact the Parish Office at 806-894-2268.
2022-2023 OCIA Schedule of Classes
Date Lessson Topic Pre-Catechumenate / Inquiry
Sept. 24 Q1 Welcome & What is RCIA Oct. 1 Video "Catholicism" - Bishop Robert Barron Oct. 8 Q2 What is Faith? Oct. 15 Q3 / Q4 Holy Trinity / Who is Jesus Christ? Oct. 22 Q5 / Q6 The Bible and Divine Revelation Oct. 29 Q7 / Q8 Your Prayer Life / Catholic Prayers & Practice Nov. 5 Q9 The Mass Nov. 12 Q10 / Q11 Church Year / Places in the Church Nov. 19 Q12 / Q13 Who Shepherds the Church / Community Nov. 26 Q14 / Q15 Mary / Saints Nov. 26 First Sunday of Advent - Rite of Welcoming 5:00 p.m. Mass Catechumenate
Dec. 3 C3 Sacraments: Baptism Dec. 10 C4 Sacraments: Confirmation Dec. 17 C5 / C6 Sacraments: Eucharist Jan. 7 C7 Sacraments: Reconciliation / Annointing of the Sick Jan. 14 C8 Sacraments: Marriage Jan. 21 C9 / C10 Sacraments: Holy Orders / People of God Jan. 28 C11 / C12 Early Church / Church History Feb. 4 C13 / C14 Christian Moral Living / Dignity of Life Feb. 11 C15 / C16 Ethics / Social Justice Enlightment
Feb. 18 E1 Election: Saying Yes to Jesus / What is Lent? Feb. 22 Ash Wednesday Feb. 25 E2 Living Lent Feb. 25 Rite of Signing - 5:00 p.m. Mass Feb. 26 Rite of Election - 2:00 p.m. Christ the King Cathedral, Lubbock (All Catechumens and Sponsors) March 4 E3 Scrutinies: Looking Within March 11 E4 The Creed March 11 First Scrutiny - 5:00 p.m. Mass (Presentation of Creed) March 18 E5 The Way of the Cross March 18 Second Scrutiny - 5:00 p.m. Mass March 25 E6 The Lord's Prayer March 25 Third Scrutiny - 5:00 p.m. Mass (Presentation of Lord's Prayer) April 1 E7 The Meaning of Holy Week April 2 Palm Sunday - Beginning of Holy Week April 4 Chrism Mass - 7:00 p.m. at Christ the King Cathedral, Lubbock April 6 Holy Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Mass April 7 Good Friday - 7:00 p.m. Service April 8 Holy Saturday - Retreat for all Elect and Sponsors April 8 Easter Vigil - 7:00 p.m. Mass (All Elect and Sponsors) April 9 Easter Sunday Post-Initiation Catechesis and Mystagogia
April 22 M1 / M2 Conversion: A Lifelong Process / Laity April 29 M3 / M4 Spiritual Gifts / Discernment May 6 M5 / M6 Call to Holiness / Virtues May 13 M7 / M8 Family Life / Evangelization