Christian Initiation of Adults

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process for adults to be received into the Catholic Church and includes adaptations for older children (over the age of 7) seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church.  The Order of Christian Initiation leads to the celebration of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.

The Office of Evangelization and Discipleship primarily serves parish catechetical leaders responsible for the OCIA in a parish. Those seeking full communion with the Catholic Church through this process should contact their local Catholic parish.

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Christian Initiation of Adults

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process for adults to be received into the Catholic Church and includes adaptations for older children (over the age of 7) seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church.  The Order of Christian Initiation leads to the celebration of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.

The Office of Evangelization and Discipleship primarily serves parish catechetical leaders responsible for the OCIA in a parish. Those seeking full communion with the Catholic Church through this process should contact their local Catholic parish.

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Resources for Parishes

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Initiation Ministry Partners

Initiation Ministry Partners is a group of experienced practitioners in the implementation of the Order of Initiation of Adults. The organization includes priests, deacons, and lay persons who provide resources and articles written and recommended by the IMP members in a blog format.

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The Catechetical Institute

The Catechetical Institute from Franciscan University has both a huge amount of Catechetical training resources on a variety of topics. If you are interested in subscribing either as an individual or an parish, please reach out to them. They also add three or more free webinars per month on topics of interest. Please see the individual links that concern topics on OCIA.

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Team Initiation

Teaminitiation.com is a FREE online resource for Catholic parishes and dioceses that want to form Christians for life.

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Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions

On these pages, you will find free resources which will enable you to learn more about the official liturgical texts of the Church. We provide them in order to assist your parish staffs and worship commissions as you train liturgical ministers, prepare parish and diocesan liturgies, and authentically celebrate the sacramental rites.

LTP

LTP

LTP, Liturgical Training Publications, is a leader in training and texts to implement the vision of the OCIA.

Sycamore

Sycamore

Free OCIA Catechesis resource. Sycamore offers 7 week/13 week/ 20 week and 18 month as well as expanded 40 week sessions.

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Pathways in Faith

These resources can be used flexibly by Directors of Faith Formation and OCIA Directors. Pathways in Faith provides 12 modules with a total of 38 sessions.

Contact Information

Contact Information

Resources for Parishes

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Initiation Ministry Partners

Initiation Ministry Partners is a group of experienced practitioners in the implementation of the Order of Initiation of Adults. The organization includes priests, deacons, and lay persons who provide resources and articles written and recommended by the IMP members in a blog format.

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Team Initiation

Teaminitiation.com is a FREE online resource for Catholic parishes and dioceses that want to form Christians for life.

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Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions

On these pages, you will find free resources which will enable you to learn more about the official liturgical texts of the Church. We provide them in order to assist your parish staffs and worship commissions as you train liturgical ministers, prepare parish and diocesan liturgies, and authentically celebrate the sacramental rites.

FDLC list of free webinars

Sycamore

Sycamore

Free OCIA Catechesis resource. Sycamore offers 7 week/13 week/ 20 week and 18 month as well as expanded 40 week sessions.

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Pathways in Faith

These resources can be used flexibly by Directors of Faith Formation and OCIA Directors. Pathways in Faith provides 12 modules with a total of 38 sessions.

Initiation Ministries Workshop

The Initiation Ministries Workshop provides quarterly in-depth presentations and discussion on topics of Initiation and Adult Faith Formation.

This event is open to persons involved in adult enrichment as well as adult and family initiation ministries.

There is no fee or registration required to attend.

Upcoming Initiation Ministries Workshops

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