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Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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<\/i>OCIA Inquiry Form<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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\u201cThe Order of Christian Initiation is designed for adults who, after hearing the mystery of Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seek the living God and enter the way of faith and conversion as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts. By God\u2019s help they will be strengthened spiritually during their preparation and at the proper time will receive the sacraments fruitfully.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> (Catholic Rites)<\/p>\n<\/div>

Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? People are drawn by the Holy Spirit to explore the Catholic faith for many different reasons. This page is designed to answer your basic questions about the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) program.<\/p>\n

WHO IS OCIA FOR?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Catholic Church designed a preparation process to celebrate the sacraments Christ has instituted. We call this the OCIA program. This process is for any adult or child over seven years of age who is…<\/p>\n