Becoming Catholic (OCIA)
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please pray for our 2025 ocia members
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Are you searching for…
A deeper relationship with God?
A sense of belonging in a faith community?
A greater fulfillment of your mission in life?Have you been curious…
About the difference between the Catholic and Protestant Bibles?
About how Catholics relate to Mary and the saints?
About the Catholic moral life or what Catholics believe about same-sex marriage, homosexuality, or contraception, and why?Get answers to your questions about the Catholic faith.
Help us get to know you:
If you are interested in joining us, please fill out this form. We look forward to getting to know you and walking with you on your spiritual journey. We meet on Sundays after the 9AM Mass, from 10:15-Noon in the St. Timothy Room.
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OCIA
OCIA (formerly RCIA)
Over these last 30 years, the People of God have been well served by the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). The rituals have helped countless men, women, and children come to know Jesus Christ in his church as they progress through the steps leading to the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist).
We are grateful for this increase in renewal and along with parish communities and their pastors dedicate ourselves to continuing this process under the new English translation, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). This was approved by the bishops in 2021 and confirmed by the Holy See in 2024. The changes apply to terminology used to identify the different stages, dutie,s and prerogatives of those seeking to become Catholic and to provide a better experience of the Church in the United States. At SJN, we feel privileged to accompany you on your faith journey and look forward to welcoming you into our community. -
Questions? We would love to help!
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Grace Everettgeverettsjnaustin.orgAdult Ministry Evangelist
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