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OCIA/ Sacramental Preparation for Adults

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA, as it has been more commonly referred to, will have its name changed to Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, or OCIA.

OCIA is for all people over the age of seven that have not received Baptism. It is a yearlong program that will help educate and prepare people to receive the sacraments of imitation at the Easter vigil. Sacramental Preparation for Adults is for people that have been baptized but have not received either first communion or confirmation or both.

When: Sunday at 9 am to 10:30 am and Mass 10:45 am

Groups: OCIA for Adults, Children’s RCIA, Sacramental Preparation for Adults (The age cut-off is 15 years old between Adult and Children) (Sacramental Preparation is for people that just need Confirmation and/or Communion)

Registration Fee for Parish Member: $75 for 1 Person; $105 for 2 People; $115 for three or more People 
Registration: We require a full year in the program before receiving the sacraments. Classes start in mid-September and go until Pentecost.

Requirements when registering for OCIA:

  1. Registrations are from June to July
  2. Payment of the total fee or at least 50% of the registration fee.
  3. A copy of your Birth Certificate.

Requirements when registering for Sacramental Preparation for Adults:

  1. Registrations are from June to July
  2. Payment of the total fee or at least 50% of the registration fee.
  3. A copy of your Baptism Certificate for our records.

Supplies for Classes

  • 2 Pencils or Pens
  • 1 Notebook
  • 1 Pack of index cards 3×5 with spiral

The following are Prayers that candidates or catechumens are to learn:

  • The Sign of the Cross
  • Our Father
  • Hail Mary
  • Glory Be
  • Prayer to Guardian Angel
  • Prayer to St. Michael
  • Act of Contrition
  • Nicene and Apostles’ Creed
  • 7 Sacraments
  • 10 Commandments

Cancellation of Classes: Classes will follow the Green Bay Area Public School District cancelation for the Children’s program. Classes will follow Mass cancelation for the adult programs.

 If you have questions, please feel free to contact Abril Hernandez. at (920) 435-2016 Ext. 112 or by e-mail at abril@stwillys.org