Enter the Journey: OCIA 

Adults considering entering the Catholic Church follow a process known as the OCIA — Order of Christian Initiation for Adults.

If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church, either to become a member, or as a Catholic to deepen and enrich your knowledge, OCIA classes will begin on September 10, 2025 at 7PM in the parish conference room.  All are welcome.

 

The OCIA process explores the meaning of faith, offering a chance to ask questions, raise doubts, gain knowledge, share, learn, and grow.   The process helps inquirers discern God’s call. Those who complete the process celebrate the sacraments of Baptism (if needed), Eucharist, and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil.

 

OCIA sessions  present an overview of Catholic beliefs and provide an opportunity to ask questions and explore your feelings and any concerns you might have about the faith.

 

What’s the commitment?  

OCIA exerts no pressure on people in any way; you will find yourself in a friendly and welcoming group where you can comfortably contemplate this important decision in your life.

 

Those wishing to talk about this process, please contact our OCIA coordinators Father Zbig or Deacon John (810-982-7906 ext. 157)

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OCIA Calendar 2025-26

September

10           Intro to the Program-Pat

17           Journey of Faith-Pat\

24           Divine Revelation-Fr. Zbig

 

October

1              The Bible-Fr. Zbig

8              The Story of Salvation-Fr. Zbig

15           Who is Jesus-Fr. Zbig

22           Paschal Mystery-Fr. Zbig

29           Holy Spirit and Life of Grace-Fr. Zbig

 

November

5              Why Do I Need The Church?-Fr.Zbig

12           The Last Things-Fr. Zbig

19           Intro to Advent-TBD

26           No Class Thanksgiving

 

December

3              Mary and the Saints-Pat         

7              Sunday Rite of Acceptance 11AM Mass

10           Catholic Practices/Places in the Church-Pat

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24           No Class-Merry Christmas

31           No Class-Happy New Year

 

January

7              The Sacraments-Fr. Zbig

14           The Eucharist-Fr. Zbig

21           Walk through the Mass-Fr. Zbig

28           Penance and Anointing of the Sick-Fr. Zbig

 

February

4              Matrimony and Holy Orders-Fr. Zbig

11           Intro to Lent-TBD

18           No Class-Ash Wednesday

25           Catholic Social Teaching Part 1 Wade 

 

March

4             Catholic Social Teaching Part 2 Wade 

8              Sunday-1st Scrutiny 11 AM Mass

11           A Catholic Moral Vision-Pat

15           Sunday-2nd Scrutiny 11 AM Mass

18           A Love That Lasts-Pat

22           Sunday-3rd Scrutiny 11 AM Mass             

27           OCIA Leads Stations of the Cross  

31           Mass, Confession and Easter Vigil Practice 7PM

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Easter Vigil - April 4, 9:00 p.m.