OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, or OCIA, is the way in which we welcome St. Thomas students to learn more about the Catholic faith or becoming Catholic. Although it is primarily the process by which people become full members in the Roman Catholic Church, OCIA welcomes inquirers at all levels of knowledge, faith and intent. Over a series of meetings involving formation and group discussion, students in OCIA take time to discern the exciting possibility of journeying into full communion with the Catholic Church through one or more of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist). Students can come from any background: baptized Catholic, another Christian tradition, another religious tradition, or no religious background.
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Contact Information
Christina Crow
Sacramental Coordinator
cmcrow@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-6567
RCIA Program Reflection
One of our newly baptized neophytes from the RCIA program shares a reflection on her journey toward the Sacraments of Initiation:
Jamie Hornnes, RCIA participant
When I started the RCIA program I was a bit nervous and reluctant, but it was the BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE. The staff could not have made us feel more welcome. Getting baptized and confirmed and receiving First Communion was a life-changing experience. I look forward to continuing my FAITH journey and growing in a deeper and closer relationship with God.