Faith Formation
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The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)
ALL ARE WELCOME!
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process of initiation into the Catholic Faith. This is for persons, baptized or unbaptized, seeking to enter into full communion with the Catholic tradition through the Profession of Faith, reception of Eucharist and Confirmation. It is a process which enables the study of the Gospels, Catholic teaching, Christian values, and the development and deepening of a life of prayer and action. It is also open to anyone who wants to learn more about Catholic faith.
Our Lady of the Lakes, Monticello St. Joseph, Delphi
Meets On Wednesday 6:30-8pm in the Fosselman Hall. Meets on Wednesday 7:00-8:30pm in the white building next
to the church.
Call the parish office for more details and to inquire 574-583-6790. Call the parish office for more details and to inquire 765-564- 2407.
What are the stages of OCIA?
Evangelization and Prechatechumenate: The inquirer learns of Christ and is drawn to the Catholic Church; he or she takes part in a period of searching and takes the first step toward becoming Catholic by conversing with a priest or parish director of Christian initiation to become a catechumen.
Catechumenate: Usually over the course of a year or less, a catechumen or candidate takes this time to learn more about the Catholic faith and what it means for his or her life. The Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens and the Rite of Election take place during this stage.
Purification and Enlightenment: During Lent, a catechumen anticipates his or her initiation into the Catholic Church through prayer and learning. Initiation commonly takes place on the Easter Vigil, which is the culmination of the process where catechumens and candidates receive the sacraments of initiation (baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist.)
Mystagogy: After being received into the Church, newly initiated Catholics continue to be formed in their faith during what the Church calls the “Period of Mystagogy.” This lasts until Pentecost, the feast 50 days after Easter in which the Church celebrates the birth of the Church, when the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples.
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