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 2025-2026
Tuesdays at 7:00-8:15 PM
September
9 Introduction
16 Proofs for God’s Existence
23 The Divinity of Christ
30 Scripture & Tradition
October
7 No Class
14 The Blessed Trinity
21 Creation, the Fall, Angels & the Devil
28 Incarnation of Christ & Crucifixion
November
4 The Church
11 The Blessed Virgin Mary
18 Purgatory, Heaven, Hell & Second Coming of Christ
25 No Class – Happy Thanksgiving
December
2 Sacraments & Liturgy
9 Baptism & Confirmation
16 The Eucharist
23 No Class – Merry Christmas
30 Sin & Confession, Anointing of the Sick
January
6 Freedom & Happiness
13 Moral Virtues
20 1st, 2nd, 3rd Commandments
27 4th, 5th, 8th Commandments
February
3 6th & 9th Commandments
10 Holy Matrimony
17 7th & 10th Commandments, Church Precepts
24 Church History 33 - 1054 AD
March
3 Church History 1054 - 2008 AD
10 Saints / Communion of Saints
17 Holy Orders, The Papacy & Hierarchy
24 The Mass
31 Holy Triduum
April
2 No Class – Easter Octave
9 Introduction to Prayer
16 The Lord’s Prayer