Order of Christian Initiation for adults
OCIA
"Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion."
CCC 1422
Please reach out to Fr. Michael if you are interested!
Detailed Schedule for 2025-26:
October 7th: Introduction to OCIA, Faith, & The Gospel
October 14th: Divine Revelation & Scripture
October 21st: No OCIA, Father is out of town
October 28th: Who is God & The Trinity
November 4th: Who is Jesus & the Trilema
November 11th: No OCIA, Veterans' Day
November 18th: The Church, Hierarchy, Marks, & Attributes
November 25th: No OCIA, Thanksgiving Break
December 2nd: Mary (Four Dogmas) and the Saints
December 9th: No OCIA, Finals Week
No OCIA during Christmas Break
January 13th: The Last Things- Heaven, Hell, & Purgatory
January 20th: Morality, Freedom & Happiness, & the 10 Commandments
January 27th: Intro to the Sacraments
February 3rd & February 10th: No OCIA, Fr Michael out of town
February 17th: Baptism & Confirmation
February 24th: The Eucharist & The Mass
March 3rd: Church Tour at Basilica
March 10th: No OCIA, Spring Break
March 17th: Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick
March 24th: Matrimony & Holy Orders
March 31st: Viewing of The Passion of the Christ
April 2nd to April 5th: The Easter Triduum
April 14th: Follow Up/Q&A
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