Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

This is a process for initiating new adult members into the Church. It is open to those adults who have not been baptized (catechumens), and to those who have been baptized in other denominations and are now interested in becoming Catholic, as well as to those (candidates) who were baptized Catholic but did not receive the other two sacraments of initiation (Eucharist and Confirmation). While there are definite stages to the process it is always determined by the readiness of the person to move to the next stage. There are liturgical rites that accompany the movements from one stage to the next. When the stages are complete the sacraments of initiation are celebrated at the parish Easter Vigil Celebration. A period of mystagogy follows in the Easter Season during which the newly initiated experience being fully part of the faith community of the parish.

 
Our Lady of Grace Parish begins our program each year in September with Inquiry Sessions that provides information and answersquestions for those who may be interested in the OCIA process. We are blessed with a very experienced and well-informed OCIA Team to accompany those who decide to join us. Besides the liturgical rites throughout the year, there is also a retreat day for those who will be receiving the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil.
Parishioners of Our Lady of Grace are often called upon to help as sponsors for our catechumens and candidates where needed. All sponsors are invited and encouraged to attend the OCIA sessions.
 
Contact: Deacon George Wunderlich | Phone: (240) 707-0724|Email: Deacon.George.Wunderlich@olgsa.org