OCIA
Welcome! We are happy you are here! Are you desiring to learn more about the Catholic Church? If so, you are in the right place! OCIA is a place where we gather together to learn, ask questions, and grow in community. Our OCIA program begins in the Fall and goes past Easter. No matter where you are on your journey in the faith, you are welcome here!
Give us a call or fill out the interest form; someone will reach out to you! God bless!
Interested in learning more?
SCHEDULE
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also; henceforth you know him and have seen him." -John 14:6
List of Services
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Lesson 1: Welcome and Introductions: How can we know what is true?List Item 1
9:00 am in the Parish Center.
We are excited to meet you all! Join us for introductions and a short video on Truth.
Click on the link for access to the videos we will be using.
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Lesson 2: Is there a God? How can we know?List Item 2
6:45 pm in the Parish Office.
Tonight we will talk about coming to know God through Faith like coming to know another person!
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Lesson 3: Can we trust revelation?List Item 3
9:00 am in the Parish Center.
Today we will talk about Scripture and Tradition! Bring your questions or concerns about Divine Revelation.
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God is Love in Relationship: The Holy Trinity / If God is good, why this mess?List Item 4
9:00 am in the Parish Center.
Today we will watch session 4 and 5. We will talk about why God revealed Himself as trinity thoughout history instead all at once. We will also talk about how the fall of angels helps us understand evil and suffering.
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What is Salvation History?
6:45 pm in the Parish Office.
Tonight we will talk about the convants and their fulfillment in Jesus.
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Who is Jesus for us?
9:00 am in the Parish Center.
Today we will be discussing what makes Jesus different from other religious leaders or historical figures.
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The Paschal Mystery: The Word of Salvation
9:00 am in the Parish Center.
How does Jesus' death, Resurrection, and Ascension help us understand the purpose of his mission and teachings?
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The Holy Spirit: God dwelling in us / Prayer: An Invitation into Relationship
6:45 pm in the Parish Office.
We will talk about how the Holy Spirit can transform our lives if we let Him into our hearts and lives. We will also talk about how prayer is an intimate relationship with God and what obstacles might prevent us from entering into daily prayer.
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The Liturgy and the Sacraments: Beauty in Experience
9:00 am in the Parish Center.
We will be talking about what how the Liturgy and the Sacraments help us bring our whole selfs to worship and receive from God.
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Baptism: Our Identity in God
6:45 pm in the Parish Office.
We will be talking about what it means for us to truly accept our identity as a beloved son or daughter of God through the gift of baptism.
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Confirmation: Fit for a Mission
6:45 pm in the Parish Center.
We will be talking about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and what it means for the rest of our lives! What does it look like for YOU to be sent on mission?!
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The Holy Eucharist: Christ Feeds us / The Mass: There is nothing like it
6:00 pm Mass-Rite of Acceptance.
6:45 pm Meeting in the Parish Office.
We will be talking about the spousal love that Christ offers us through the gift of the Eucharist.
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Reconciliation: Walking into Mercy
9:00 am in the Parish Center
Curious why Catholics confess their sins to a priest? Join us to learn and talk about the beauty of the sacrament of reconciliation! We will learn about the grace and mercy Jesus wants to give us through this sacrament.
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Confession for Baptized Non-Catholics and Holy Hour
6:45 pm in the Church
Tonight there will be Confession offered for Baptized Non Catholics to make their first Confession. There will also be Eucharist Adoration during this time for everyone to pray!
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The Old Law and The New: Learning Freedom
9:00 am in the Parish Center
Can you think of a time in your life when a boundary, rule, or discipline actually gave you more freedom rather than less? Let's talk about how this can help us understand Catholic teaching on God's commandments.
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Rite of Sending and the Rite of Election
We will begin at MPH 10:30 am Mass and then head to Springfield for Rite of Election with the Bishop.
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Baptized Non-Catholics come into Full Communion
This will be at the 10:30 am Mass with a reception after to celebrate!
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Invited into God's Family, the Church
6:45 pm in the Parish Office
Let's talk about the Family God created for us and the beauty and freedom the Church can bring us.
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The Blessed Virgin Mary and the Saints: Our Help from Heaven
9:00 am in the Parish Center
Do Catholic's worship Mary and the Saints? Let's talk about it! Join us for conversation about what the Catholic Church actually teaches.
10:30 am Mass: 1st Scrutiny
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2nd Scrutiny
10:30 am Mass: 2nd Scrutiny
No class today.
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Our Eternal Destiny, Our Choice
6:00 pm Mass: Presentation of the Creed
6:45 pm in the Parish Office
Have you thought about how Heaven and Hell is actually a choice that you can make right now?
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Prayers and Devotions: Something for Everyone
9:00 am in the Parish Center
10:30 am Mass: 3rd Scrutiny
Withour prayer our faith is empty! Let's talk about how to grow in relationship with our Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
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The Moral Life: Knowing Right and Wrong
6:00 pm Mass: The Presentation of the Our Father
6:45 pm in the Parish Office
How has your understanding of morality shifted during your OCIA journey? How can we grow in moral excellence in our everyday life?
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Easter Vigil
10:00 am Practice for the Easter Vigil
8:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass
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Social Doctrine
9:00 am in the Parish Center
How do you want to continue to live and grow in the Catholic Church? How can we love and serve our brothers and sisters?
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Intro into the Theology of the Body
6:45 pm in the Parish Office
We understand that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. How does that challenge how we think, talk about ourselves, and treat others? How does this affect what we do with our bodies?
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Discipleship and Evangelization: Sharing the Joy
9:00 am in the Parish Center
What role does personal vulnerability and humility play in sharing our faith with others?