OCIA
OCIA stands for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults and is the normal path adults take to joining the Catholic Church.
The OCIA process is an ancient model for entrance into the Church that is used throughout the world. At Incarnation Parish, it involves 26 classes that begin in the fall and lead up to the Easter entrance into the Church. The classes are designed to give a summary of all of Church teaching and to give instruction and inspiration toward “putting off the old man and putting on Christ.” The Easter Sacraments that a new Catholic receive include Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion.
OCIA Outline 2024-2025
Wednesdays at 7:00-8:15PM
September
11 Introduction
18 Proofs for God’s Existence
25 No Class
October
2 The Divinity of Christ
9 Scripture & Tradition
16 The Blessed Trinity
23 Creation, the Fall, Angels & the Devil
30 Incarnation of Christ & Crucifixion
November
6 The Church
13 The Blessed Virgin Mary
20 Purgatory, Heaven, Hell & Second Coming of Christ
27 No Class – Happy Thanksgiving
December
4 Sacraments & Liturgy
11 Baptism & Confirmation
18 The Eucharist
25 No Class – Merry Christmas
January
1 No Class – Mother of God
8 Sin & Confession, Anointing of the Sick
15 Freedom & Happiness
22 Moral Virtues
29 1st, 2nd, 3rd Commandments
February
5 4th, 5th, 8th Commandments
12 6th & 9th Commandments
19 Holy Matrimony
26 7th & 10th Commandments, Church Precepts
March
5 No Class – Mother of God
12 Church History 33 - 1054 AD
19 Church History 1054 - 2008 AD
26 Saints / Communion of Saints
April
2 The Papacy & Hierarchy
9 The Mass
16 Holy Orders
23 No Class – Easter Octave
30 Introduction to Prayer
May
7 The Lord’s Prayer