Becoming Catholic
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OCIA: The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
OCIA is a welcoming process for anyone who wants to explore the Catholic faith, ask questions, and discover who Jesus Christ is. Whether you're searching for purpose, peace, community, or simply looking for answers, you're invited to come and see.At St. Thomas Parish and St. John Student Parish, we've experienced the hope and joy that come from following Jesus. So, wherever you are on your journey, you're welcome here. Bring your questions, your hopes, and your curiosity. We'd love to walk with you.
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what is 'becoming catholic'?
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process for adults who want to learn about the Catholic faith and discern becoming Catholic. It is open to those who are unbaptized, baptized in another Christian tradition, or baptized Catholic but not fully formed in the faith. OCIA meets weekly at St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John Student Center.
What happens in OCIA?
OCIA is a journey of growing in faith and following Jesus through several stages:
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resourcesThere are many resources available to catechists, sponsors and the entire assembly to support the ministry to the catechumens and candidates.
Online Resources- How Do I Become Catholic? (Video) from Liturgy Training Publications
- Order of Christian Initiation of Adults: Questions/Answers from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops
- United States Catholic Catechism for Adults - from the USCCB
- Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Girardian Lectionary - comments and exegesis on the Sunday Scriptures
- Books of the Bible - from the USCCB
- Calendar of Daily Mass Bible Readings - from the USCCB
- Opening the Word from FORMED online
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do you have questions?
BRING YOUR QUESTIONS TO US! INQUIRE ABOUT US!
St. John Church & Student Center | 327 MAC Ave, East Lansing
What is life about? Is there a God?Can I be truly loved, truly happy and truly at peace?
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Sometimes we have big questions and don't know where to turn.
We want to help you with the questions that life presents.
First, call and set up a time to speak with our staff member, Jen Brown
Then, decide if you want to continue investigating your questions. In general we meet with others who have questions much like yours each Sunday afternoon at St John Church and Student Parish on M.A.C. Avenue.
If you were baptized Catholic and are in need of completing either/or the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation you are also welcome and invited to contact Jen.
Call or email Jen Brown
(517) 351-7215 x 329
[email protected]