Information about OCIA

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

There are 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide, filling more than 221,700 parishes. Each year, many adults are called to join the Catholic faith. How does someone join the Catholic Church? Through a process called the OCIA.

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process in which adults become full, participating members of the Catholic Church. Participants, known as catechumens go through a process of studying the Gospel, nurturing their relationship with God, becoming familiar with the Catholic teachings and practices, professing their faith in Jesus and the Church, and receiving the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation. 

OCIA Classes at St Sylvester Catholic Church are conducted from August through Easter each year. Classes are held each Tuesday during these months from 530 - 7pm.

Ready to take the next step in your journey? Please contact our Director of Religious Education, Sandy Nicholas. You can email her at nicholas@stsylv.org or call the front office at 850-939-3020.