OCIA Information

Aug 19, 2026: Opening Meeting ​​

Aug 26, 2026: The Journey of Faith

• The Journey of Faith Lesson Handout​

Sep 02, 2026: Introduction to the Mass

• Introduction to the Mass Lesson Handout​

Sep 09, 2026: Tour of the Church

• Tour of St. Joseph's Church Lesson Handout ​

Sep 16, 2026: The Bible

• Communicating with God - Prayer Lesson Handout

Sep 23, 2026: The Story of Salvation

• The Story of Salvation Lesson Handout​

Sep 30, 2026: Divine Revelation

• Divine Revelation Lesson Handout​

Oct 07, 2026: Who is Jesus?

• Who is Jesus Lesson Handout​

Oct 14, 2026: The Paschal Mystery

• The Paschal Mystery Lesson Handout​

Oct 21, 2026: The Holy Spirit

• The Holy Spirit Lesson Handout​

Oct 28, 2026: Mary and the Saints

• Mary and the Saints Lesson Handout​

​Nov 04, 2026: Why do I need the Church? 

• Why do I Need the Church? Lesson Handout

Nov 11, 2026: The Last Things 

• The Last Things Lesson Handout

Nov 18, 2026: The Liturgical Year, Seasons, Preparation for the Rite of Welcoming and Acceptance

• Liturgical Year and Seasons Lesson Handout​

Nov 22, 2026, Sunday: Rite of Welcoming and Acceptance, 8:00 am Mass, St. Joseph's Church

Nov 25, 2026: No meeting - Thanksgiving Week

Dec 02, 2026: The Sacraments - Baptism and Confirmation

• The Sacraments - Baptism and Confirmation Lesson Handout

Dec 09, 2026: The Holy Eucharist - Adoration (meet at Immaculate Conception Church)

• The Sacraments - The Eucharist Lesson Handout​

Dec 16, 2026: Catholic Christmas Traditions and Devotions / Christmas Social

Dec 23, 2026: No meeting - Christmas and New Years Holidays

Dec 30, 2026: No meeting - Christmas and New Years Holidays

Jan 06, 2027: The Sacraments - Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

• The Sacraments - Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick Lesson Handout​

• OCIA - Confession Guide

Jan (TBD), 2027: Archdiocese OCIA Retreat, Location TBD - optional

Jan 13, 2027: The Sacraments - Matrimony and Holy Orders

• The Sacraments - Matrimony and Holy Orders Lesson Handout​

Jan 20, 2027: A Love that Lasts

• The Sacraments - Matrimony - A Love That Lasts Handout​

Jan 27, 2027: A Catholic Moral Vision

• Morality - Jesus Guides us Through Life Lesson Handout​

Feb 03, 2027: Catholic Social Teaching 

• Catholic Social Teaching Lesson Handout​

• The Creed Lesson Handout

Feb 10, 2027: Ash Wednesday - no meeting.

Feb 14, 2027, Sunday: Rite of Sending, 10:30 am Mass at Immaculate Conception Church

Feb 14, 2027, Sunday: Rite of Election and Calling to Continuing Conversion, Location and time TBD

Feb 17, 2027: Mystagogy of the Rite of Election and Calling to Continuing Conversion; Preparation for the Penitential Rite

Feb 20, 2027, Saturday: Penitential Rite for Candidates, 4:00 pm Mass at St. Joseph's Church

Feb 24, 2027: Preparation for the First Scrutiny (Elect)

Feb 27, 2027, Saturday: First Scrutiny for the Elect, 5:30 pm Mass at Immaculate Conception Church

Mar 03, 2027: Preparation for the Second Scrutiny (Elect); Review Steps for Confession

Mar 07, 2027, Sunday: Second Scrutiny for the Elect, 8:00 am Mass at St. Joseph's Church

Mar 10, 2027: Preparation for the Third Scrutiny (Elect) 

Mar 14, 2027, Sunday: Third Scrutiny for the Elect at 10:30 am Mass at Immaculate Conception Church

Mar 17, 2027: Evening of Prayer and Commitment in preparation for the Paschal Sacraments

• The Paschal Mystery and Final Preparation Lesson Handout​

Mar 24, 2027: Holy Week - no meeting.

Mar 25, 2027: Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:00 pm Mass at Immaculate Conception Church

Mar 26, 2027: Good Friday – 3:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Church or 7:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Church

Mar 27, 2027: Holy Saturday

• Prayer, preparation, and rehearsal for the Great Paschal Vigil - 10:00 am at St. Joseph's Church

• The Great Paschal Vigil, 8:00 pm at St. Joseph's Church

Mar 31, 2027: Mystagogy of the Rites of Initiation and review of the OCIA journey

Apr 07, 2027: Devotions and Discipleship

Apr 14, 2027: Closing Meal​​

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