Order of Christian Initiation
for Adults: information
Welcome to our Order of Christian Initiation program. It is for adults
eighteen years and over who have the desire to receive Baptism, Eucharist,
and/or Confirmation. This is also the class for those who are interested in
becoming Catholic. We emphasize that the goal is integration into a loving
Catholic-Christian parish family.
Our program extends from the first Thursday of July through the
Easter Vigil (with some followup afterwards) each year.
Classes are held Thursday evenings, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. We
take breaks for all major holidays, as indicated on our Master
Calendar.
After completion of the one-year cycle, sacraments are received at
the following Easter Vigil. For those who need Confirmation only,
the program is slightly adjusted. There are a number of
opportunities to be confirmed both at the parish and throughout
the Archdiocese during the year.
Our program has four aspects:
1) Sunday Mass, which forms the foundation of our program
and all that we do here as a parish. Over the time of instruction
each individual completes two quarters (four months each) with at
least 75% attendance. Find out how to strategize, so as not to arrive
at the end of a quarter without the required attendance here.*
2) Weekly classes under the direction of our dedicated team.
3) “Learning,” which includes knowing the prayers and other
important components of our faith. You can find the material here.
4) Service at our parish events, especially at our Sunday food
offerings, two annual festivals and Advent Posada. There are other
events as well. Click here for more information.
You may track your progress in these four areas here.
If you are interested and ready, just stop by the office, leave your
name, number and the sacraments you seek, and we will get you
started!