Order of Christian Initiation of Adults - OCIA (Formerly RCIA)
Interested in becoming Catholic? Contact Father Bob to set up your 1st appointment for a conversation about your faith journey. Everyone’s faith journey is different, and yet similar as well. We’re here to help you! You do not need to be a member of the Catholic Church or join the church to attend or learn more about our faith.
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process for adults who desire to join the Catholic faith and for those seeking more information on the Catholic Church. The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults states that the rite is designed for adults "who, after hearing the mystery of Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seek the living God. By God's help they will be strengthened spiritually during their preparation and at the proper time receive the sacraments fruitfully."
OCIA is for:
- Those who have never been baptized but would like to explore the Catholic Faith. If choosing to become Catholic, these individuals would receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil (the evening before Easter Sunday).
- Those who were baptized in the Trinitarian Formula (The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) in a Protestant Church but are interested in becoming Catholic. If choosing to become Catholic, these individuals would receive the Sacrament of Penance (Confession), make a Profession of Faith, and receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion at a Saturday evening or Sunday morning Mass when ready to enter the Catholic Church.
- Those who were baptized in the Catholic Church and would like to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion and/or the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Sacrament of Holy Communion would be received at a Saturday evening or Sunday morning Mass when prepared, and then receive the Sacrament of Confirmation from the Archbishop when ready at a Mass with the Archbishop.
If you are interested in joining our OCIA sessions, please contact Father Robeson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments. There are seven sacraments in the Church: Baptism, Confirmation or Chrismation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. - CCC NO 1113
A Monday evening Bible Study, meeting twice a month, in the Religious Education Center, led by Dr. Jason Winkle, explores various texts in Sacred Scripture.
Women of the parish are invited to attend our Ladies Faith Group Meetings. During the year the group may read together and discuss a particular book at a monthly meeting, viewing videos of a religious nature, and take trips/pilgrimages to Holy Sites within driving distances. Chris Urbanowski coordinates our Ladies Faith Group offerings.
Special Events
During the year special events are offered, including our community Thursday Lenten Lunches in Sexton Hall, the Altar Society Lenten Retreat, trips to Saint Meinrad, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Our Lady of Grace Monastery-Beech Grove, and the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg.
