Emmaus: Becoming Catholic (OCIA)
Learning about the Catholic Faith
If you are discerning a call to become Catholic, have questions about the faith, or would like to return to church after time away, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is for you. It’s part of our Emmaus program where we walk with you, encountering God’s love through fellowship, learning, and prayer.
Emmaus is held most Thursday evenings during the school year, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A family meal is included each week. The nursery is available for children under 3 years of age and religious education is available for children under 12.
Registration is Open for Our 2024-2025 Session.
We encourage you to sign up before the sessions begin, but you are also welcome to attend any of the sessions.
2024-2025 Schedule
You're welcome to any or all of the sessions.
Sept. 26 – The Journey of Faith: Trinity, Faith, and the God who is Love
Oct. 3 – Divine Revelation: the Bible
Oct. 20 – Divine Revelation: The Church
Oct. 17 – The Father: Creation and Salvation History
Oct. 24 – The Son: Who is Jesus?
Nov. 7 – The Son: What is the Paschal Mystery?
Nov. 14 – The Holy Spirit: God’s Divine Life Within Us
Dec. 12 – Walk Through the Mass: Exploring the Sacred Liturgy
Dec. 19 – The Communion of Saints and Saint Mary
Jan. 9 – Everlasting Life: What Happens After We Die?
Jan. 16 – Are You Saved? Law, Grace and the Sacraments
Jan. 23 – The Sacraments: Baptism and Confirmation
Jan. 30 – The Sacraments: The Eucharist, Source and Summit of Christian Life
Feb. 6 – The Sacraments: Penance and Anointing of the Sick
Feb. 13 – The Sacraments: Marriage and Holy Orders
Feb. 20 – A Catholic Moral Vision: Sin and Virtue
March 13 – The Ten Commandments and Precepts of the Catholic Church
March 27 – How to: Communion and Confession and First Scrutiny
April 3 – First Confessions and Second Scrutiny
April 10 – What to Expect for Holy Week and Third Scrutiny
April 19 – Easter Vigil and Rites of Initiation
April 24 – Mystagogy: Contemplation
May 1 – Mystagogy: Mass Part 3: Q&A
May 8 – Mystagogy: Discipleship, Social Teaching and Celebration
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