Becoming Catholic
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults/Children is the process in which interested individuals become full members of the Roman Catholic Church:
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Catechumens are those seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Ages 7 and older.
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Candidates are those baptized in one of the Eastern Orthodox or Protestant traditions but are seeking full communion with the Catholic Church through Eucharist and Confirmation. Ages 7 and older.
OCIA/C is a journey of Faith, Conversion, and Catechesis which leads to the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation namely Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist during the Easter Vigil on March 27th, 2027 at 8:30 PM.​
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Anyone becoming Catholic needs sponsors and community support to help them grow in the faith. You will have an opportunity to meet mature Christians who will pray with and guide you on this journey during classes.
Classes Begin Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
The OCIA program is for you if you are 13 years or older and:
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An unbaptized individual: Individuals who have never been baptized in any Christian tradition and wish to join the Catholic Church.
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Baptized in other Christian traditions: Those baptized in other Christian denominations but seeking full communion with the Catholic Church through sacraments.
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A baptized Catholic with incomplete sacraments: Catholics baptized as infants but who did not receive religious education, Confirmation, or First Eucharist.
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Seeking to know more: The OCIA process is also open to anyone who is simply seeking to learn more about the Catholic Church and its teachings.
Registrations are now open!
Registration Fee:
$120 for parishioners (must be a registered parishioner for at least 6 months),
$ 150 non-parishioners.
*Please contact Sr. Angelicah at anjuguna@stpius.org if you have challenges with the class fee.*
Classes Begin Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Order of Christian Initiation of Children
The OCIC program is for:
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Unbaptized children (7-12 years old) who are interested in becoming full members of the Catholic Church. This means that these children will receive all the three Sacraments of initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion.
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Children (7-12 years old) baptized in other Christian traditions seeking to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church and receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion.
Registrations are now open!
Registration Fee:
$120 for parishioners (must be a registered parishioner for at least 6 months),
$ 150 non-parishioners.
*Please contact Sr. Angelicah at anjuguna@stpius.org if you have challenges with the class fee.*
Questions? ¿preguntas?
Please email sacraments@stpius.org.
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Si tiene preguntas, envie un correo electrónico a sacraments@stpius.org.