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 receives include Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion.
OCIA Outline 2026-2027
Tuesdays at 7:00-8:15 PM
September
8 Introduction
15 Proofs for God’s Existence
22 No Class
29 No Class
October
6 The Divinity of Christ
13 Scripture & Tradition
20 The Blessed Trinity
27 Creation, the Fall, Angels & the Devil
November
3 Incarnation of Christ & Crucifixion
10 The Church
17 The Blessed Virgin Mary
24 Purgatory, Heaven, Hell &
Second Coming of Christ
December
1 Sacraments & Liturgy
8 Baptism & Confirmation
15 The Eucharist
22 Sin & Confession, Anointing of the Sick
29 Freedom & Happiness
January
5 Moral Virtues
12 1st, 2nd, 3rd Commandments
19 6th & 9th Commandments
26 Holy Matrimony
February
2 4th, 5th, 8th Commandments
9 7th & 10th Commandments, Church Precepts
16 Church History 33 - 1054 AD
23 Church History 1054 - 2008 AD
March
2 Saints / Communion of Saints
9 Holy Orders, The Papacy & Hierarchy
16 The Mass
23 Holy Triduum
30 No Class – Easter Octave
April
6 Introduction to Prayer
13 The Lord’s Prayer