OCIA Information
Class Administrative Announcements:
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The OCIA Calendar has been updated as of June 30, 2025. Go to the calendar download button to obtain the latest changes.
Useful Resources:

OCIA Schedule and Lesson Materials
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Aug 27, 2025: Opening Meeting (no read ahead)​​
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Sep 03, 2025: The Journey of Faith
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The Journey of Faith Lesson Handout​
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Sep 10, 2025: Introduction to the Mass
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Introduction to the Mass Lesson Handout​
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Sep 17, 2025: Tour of the Church
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Tour of St. Joseph's Church Lesson Handout ​
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Sep 24, 2025: The Bible
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Communicating with God - Prayer Lesson Handout
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Oct 01, 2025: The Story of Salvation
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The Story of Salvation Lesson Handout​
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Oct 08, 2025: Divine Revelation
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Divine Revelation Lesson Handout​
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Oct 15, 2025: Who is Jesus?
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Who is Jesus Lesson Handout​
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Oct 22, 2025: The Paschal Mystery
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The Paschal Mystery Lesson Handout​
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Oct 29, 2025: Mary and the Saints
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Mary and the Saints Lesson Handout​
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Nov 05, 2025: The Holy Spirit
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The Holy Spirit Lesson Handout​
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​Nov 12, 2025: Why do I need the Church?
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Why do I Need the Church? Lesson Handout
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Nov 19, 2025: The Liturgical Year, Seasons, Preparation for the Rite of Welcoming and Acceptance
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Nov 22, 2025, Saturday: Rite of Welcoming and Acceptance, 5:30 pm Mass, Immaculate Conception Church
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Nov 26, 2025: No meeting - Thanksgiving Week
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Dec 03, 2025: The Last Things - Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell
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The Last Things Lesson Handout​
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Dec 10, 2025: The Sacraments - Baptism and Confirmation
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The Sacraments - Baptism and Confirmation Lesson Handout
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Dec 17, 2025: Catholic Christmas Traditions and Devotions / Christmas Social
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Dec 24, 2025: No meeting - Christmas and New Years Holidays
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Dec 31, 2025: No meeting - Christmas and New Years Holidays
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Jan 07, 2026: The Holy Eucharist - Adoration at Immaculate Conception Church
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The Sacraments - The Eucharist Lesson Handout​
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Jan 14, 2026: The Sacraments - Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
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The Sacraments - Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick Lesson Handout​
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Jan 21, 2026: The Sacraments - Matrimony and Holy Orders
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The Sacraments - Matrimony and Holy Orders Lesson Handout​
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Jan 28, 2026: A Love that Lasts
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The Sacraments - Matrimony - A Love That Lasts Handout​
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Feb 04, 2026: A Catholic Moral Vision
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Morality - Jesus Guides us Through Life Lesson Handout​
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Feb 11, 2026: Catholic Social Teaching
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Catholic Social Teaching Lesson Handout​
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The Creed Lesson Handout
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Feb (TBD), 2026: Archdiocese OCIA Retreat, Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa, KS
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Feb 18, 2026: Ash Wednesday - no meeting.
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Feb 22, 2026, Sunday: Rite of Sending, 8:00 am Mass at St. Joseh's Church
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Feb 22, 2026, Sunday: Rite of Election and Continuing Conversion, (time and location TBD)
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Feb 25, 2026: Mystagogy of the Rite of Election and Continuing Conversion; Preparation for the Penitential Rite
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Mar 1, 2026, Sunday: Penitential Rite for Candidates, 10:30 am Mass at Immaculate Conception Church
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Mar 4, 2026: Preparation for the First Scrutiny (Elect)
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Mar 7, 2026, Saturday: First Scrutiny for the Elect, 4:00 pm Mass at St. Joseph's Church
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Mar 11, 2026: Preparation for the Second Scrutiny (Elect); Review Steps for Confession
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Mar 14, 2026, Saturday: Second Scrutiny for the Elect, 5:30 pm Mass at Immaculate Conception Church
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Mar 18, 2026: Preparation for the Third Scrutiny (Elect)
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Mar 22, 2026, Sunday: Third Scrutiny for the Elect at 8:00 am Mass at St. Joseph's Church
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Mar 25, 2026: Evening of Prayer and Commitment in preparation for the Paschal Sacraments
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The Paschal Mystery and Final Preparation Lesson Handout​
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Apr 1, 2026: Holy Week - no meeting.
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Apr 2, 2026: Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:00 pm Mass at St. Joseph's Church
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Apr 3, 2026: Good Friday – 3:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Church or 7:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Church
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Apr 4, 2026: Holy Saturday, The Great Paschal Vigil, 8:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Church
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Apr 8, 2026: Mystagogy of the Rites of Initiation and review of the OCIA journey
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Apr 15, 2026: Devotions and Discipleship
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Apr 22, 2026: Closing Meal
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May 24, 2026: Pentecost Sunday Sacramental initiation for adults baptized Catholic with Archbishop McKnight (time and location TBD)
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