Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

Are you, or anyone you know, interested in becoming a Catholic? Or if you are already baptized, would you like to complete the sacraments of initiation by receiving the Eucharist and being confirmed in the Catholic Church? Express your interest and receive a response by filling out this simple form!

Explore Catholicism Interest Form

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults  (OCIA) program at St. Ignatius Parish starts in early September and extends through May. Participants examine their personal spirituality, learn about the Catholic tradition and deepen their faith-lives in community. The program includes the shared experience of Sunday Mass, weekly classes and discussion, parish community events and service. 

Here are is an OCIA personal data and reflection form for people who have already expressed an interest in becoming Catholic at St. Ignatius Parish and have received a response (after filling out the interest form above).

OCIA Personal Data and Reflection Form 

And here you'll find answers to some frequently asked questions:

FAQs about Becoming Catholic  

Blessings,

Dr. Mary Romo, D.Min, OCIA Coordinator 
Eddy Gutierrez, Deacon and OCIA Co-Leader

Each OCIA candidate walks this journey of faith with a sponsor. Sponsors are adult Catholics who agrees to participate in all of the OCIA activities with their candidate, especially major events which take place in December, February, and April. Serving as a sponsor is a wonderful way to refresh your knowledge of Catholic practices and traditions, while exploring anew your own relationship with God.

This year, sponsors are needed to accompany our candidates and catechumens as they journey to full initiation at the Easter Vigil. All fully initiated Catholics age 18 or older are eligible. If you have a desire to share your faith, or if you have benefitted from the example set by your sponsor or godparent, consider whether the Holy Spirit is calling you to do the same for another by becoming a sponsor. 

If you are you interested in being a sponsor to one of our OCIA participants or just curious about what being a sponsor entails please fill out this form. You will receive a call or email from Dr. Mary Romo.