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OCIA 2025
Save the Date
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rite of Acceptance | Sunday, January 25 | 9:00 AM | Church |
| Rite of Sending | Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Church |
| Rite of Election | Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 1:30 PM | Church |
| First Scrutiny | Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Church |
| Second Scrutiny | Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Church |
| Third Scrutiny | Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Church |
| Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Saturday Epheta Rite, Morning Prayer & Reflection, Blessing of Food Basket, and Vigil |
What is OCIA?
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (Latin: Ordo initiationis christianae adultorum), or OCIA, known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) in many English-speaking countries, is a process developed by the Catholic Church for its catechumenate for prospective converts to the Catholic faith above the age of infant baptism.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a spiritual journey comprising study, reflection, interaction with priests, deacons, lay catechists, a sponsor, parishioners, and others in process of becoming Catholic, reception of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist), and deepening of understanding of how God works in every part of their lives.
OCIA is for:
People who have never been baptized
People who were baptized in another denomination and are considering becoming Catholic
People who were baptized Catholic but have not received Eucharist and/or Confirmation
I think OCIA is for me. What do I do now?
Contact Director of Faith Formation
Jenny Mansingh
jmansingh@stpeterdeland.org
386-822-6000