The OCIA, which stands for Oite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process through which men and women enter the Catholic Church. It includes several stages marked by study, prayer and rites at Mass. Participants in the OCIA are known as catechumens. They undergo a process of conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. The OCIA process follows the ancient practice of the Church and was restored by the Second Vatican Council as the normal way adults prepare for Baptism or full initiation. In 1974 the Rite for Christian Initiation for Adults was formally approved for use in the United States. Sessions will begin Octonber 4, 2020. For more information contact Jeannie Horton at the Parish Office.