Becoming Catholic

 

Looking to become Catholic? Looking to get to know your Catholic Faith better? Perhaps you haven't explored the Catechism since you were confirmed as a teenager?  Join us for Our Lady of Lourdes Faith Formation through the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)(formally known as Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults {RCIA}). Online registration is available here. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

What does OCIA teach?

The calendar includes syllabus information and the topics that will be covered at each session. Click here for link to  2024/2025 Calendar.  We use a variety of sources for the presentations.  Classes explore different aspects of the Catholic Faith from many different perspectives. 

What if I have already been baptized in another Christian religion?       

You do not need to be re-Baptized.  You will enter the Catholic Church by attending the classes and making a "Profession of Faith".  People from a variety of religious backgrounds attend OCIA.  Some have been baptized in another Christian religion and some have not.  Some have been practicing members of a Christian religion for years and some have had little or no religious instruction or support.

What if I choose not to become Catholic?

There is no obligation or pressure to become Catholic.  Some people learn about Catholicism in one year or several years before deciding to become Catholic, and some never choose to do so.  Whether you are a seeker, a practicing Catholic or a sponsor, your OCIA experience will be a source of knowledge and grace in your faith journey.