Because each child is different in their situation and needs, the process each child will follow is handled on a case-by-case basis. Please click reach out to Jen Cabe, OCIA Director, at [email protected] for more information.

Fully becoming a Catholic Christian is a lifelong journey, of which the OCIA process is a short piece. The journey to full initiation into the Catholic Church through OCIA usually takes one year. 

Becoming a Catholic is not something to be taken lightly. Though the knowledge gained through OCIA will be only a snapshot of the depth of the faith, the decision to enter into the Catholic Church must include a sufficient understanding of what Catholics believe.  More importantly, each person must take the knowledge and use it to develop a deeper relationship with Christ, allowing him/her to joyfully commit to discipleship and a new way of life. While it seems long at the outset, most people find it to be time well spent, and are sad to see it come to a close. Really!

Yes! However, there may be a need for an annulment of the previous marriage(s), even if neither spouse was Catholic. The annulment process can be lengthy – please talk with the OCIA Coordinator about any divorce or remarriage as soon as possible. Initiation into the Catholic Church will be delayed until the annulment has been granted and the current marriage recognized.

Come to an Exploring Catholicism group. YOU decide when you are ready for the next step. We do not pressure you and we expect deep discernment. We meet you where you are and try to help on YOUR journey in YOUR time.