The journey to discover Catholicism will begin for individuals in OCIA. This introduction to Catholicism, however, is really an introduction to a person, the person of Jesus Christ. As such, learning about Catholicism, about Jesus Christ, is less like a linear academic pursuit and more like the blossoming of a relationship. Just as you would come to know a friend or a spouse, persons come to know Christ and his Church. As the OCIA journey goes deeper into discovering the Catholic faith, many foundational concepts will unfold further and help each Catechumenate come to know Jesus Christ, the person, more and more. Please keep the Catechumen's and Candidate's who will enter into the RCIA journey in your prayers, as they say yes to the invitation of God in their life.
The Order of Christian Initiation is designed for adults who, after hearing the mystery of Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seek the living God and enter the way of faith and conversion as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts. By God’s help they will be strengthened spiritually during their preparation and at the proper time receive the sacraments fruitfully. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Pg.2).