Welcome! We're excited you're interested in learning more about becoming Catholic!
Where do I start?
Becoming a part of the Catholic Church starts with deepening your understanding of the faith through Catholic Formation classes, often done through the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA).
The formation of adults and the process for initiation into the Catholic Church is called the “Order of Christian Initiation of Adults" or simply OCIA. This program provides the groundwork for basic faith development.
Together with others, you will gather for classes, prayer, Mass, and discussion with members of the Church who have been specially trained for this ministry. The program is centered around the liturgical calendar of the Church and it will help you enter into the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ which is central to our Faith. While each parish's programs may differ in function and format, they all follow the same process. The OCIA process has several stages, each tailored to foster your relationship with Jesus and learn more about His Church.
Persons interested in becoming Catholic should connect with a parish near them for more information.
Dr. Marlon De La Torre
Senior Director for the Department of Evangelization
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Liz Christy
Associate Director for the Department of Evangelization
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