The OCIA Process

OCIA - Order of Christian Initiation for Adults

Contact: Rob Guerrini, OCIA Director, ocia@stmarypinckney.org (734) 878-3161

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is designed for adults (and children of a certain age) who consciously and freely seek the living God and enter the way of faith as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts. By God’s help they will be strengthened spiritually during their preparation and at the proper time will receive the sacraments fruitfully.  Our parish community serves as the primary ministers of the Christian initiation process. Sponsors, godparents, catechists, and liturgical ministers who come from our parish walk side by side with the catechumens and candidates as they respond to his call to live out the Gospel mandate in their daily lives.

Who can participate?

• Those who have never been baptized

• Those who have been baptized Catholic but have not completed full initiation into the Church (either by First Communion and/or Confirmation)

• Have been baptized into another faith

• Would like to explore the Roman Catholic faith and make no commitment at this time

• Anyone that would like to learn more about the Catholic Faith

More Information

Classes meet on Sundays between Masses from September-May.

All materials will be provided by the parishioners of St. Mary Parish.