OCIA
The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults or OCIA is for adults 18 years or older who would like to become Catholic, complete their Sacraments of Initiation, or simply attend to learn more about the faith. We would love to have you join us!
The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults is the result of the directives from Vatican Council II, called by Saint John XXIII, and the United States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to help initiate adults into the Catholic Christian Community. Lessons and discussions from our curriculum: the History of the Church, the Mass, the Eucharist, the Bible, Church Fathers, Prayers, Saints, the Liturgical Calendar, Holy Days of the Church, the Vatican, Marriage, the Creeds, the Virgin Mary, and so much more.
Every year the Holy Spirit OCIA classes begin the Thursday after Labor Day and meet weekly on Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 PM in McGivney Hall. Classes will run through Easter Vigil. School holidays are observed which means no classes are held the week of Thanksgiving, the two weeks during Christmas, or during Spring Break.
Who Can Attend OCIA?
Anyone 18 years of age and older can attend OCIA. It is designed specifically for adults who are searching for answers and who would like to learn more about the history, beliefs, and rites of our Catholic faith. We also welcome those who were Baptized Catholic but have not been fully initiated into the Catholic faith and desire to complete their Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation. Those who are unbaptized and are seeking to answer God’s call to ‘Come Home’ are especially encouraged and welcome to join us. You can be Baptized, received into the Church, receive Confirmation and your First Holy Communion, along with other OCIA members, at the Easter Vigil. ‘Cradle Catholics’ who have not attended adult formation classes for many years are always welcome to come ‘catch up’. Those who make the decision to become Catholic must attend OCIA in order to join the Church.
For those who have been praying for a loving, welcoming, spiritual community; for those who have little or no faith background; for those wishing to find the answers to your many questions about Catholicism; for those needing a better understanding of Catholicism; we welcome you all with open arms to join us on Thursday evenings on this very special Journey of Faith.
You may register for OCIA through the link at the bottom of the page. We encourage you to register online prior to September and hope you will join us and share with us this beautiful life-journey of faith. If you have any questions regarding OCIA, please feel free to contact Crystal See at crystal@holyspiritlubbock.org.
The Journey of the Class of 2017-2018
The RCIA class of 2017-2018 welcomed 17 adults into the Catholic faith on March 31, 2018 at the Easter Vigil. Eight others who had attended RCIA in the fall of 2017 were Confirmed at the Feast of Christ the King in November. Two young men were baptized and all 17 received their First Holy Communion and were Confirmed by our Father Rudi. In total, 25 members of the RCIA class of 2017-2018 were welcomed into the Church.
How Do I Join?
Complete the online OCIA Registration Form in the link below.
You may call the Church office for more information, 806-698-6400.
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