Becoming Catholic (OCIA)

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For any adult considering becoming a Catholic

The Paulist Center will be holding OCIA sessions at 4:00pm on Sundays, beginning September 24 and continuing through the month of October, 2026.
These initial sessions are known as the Inquiry phase or the pre-Catechumenate. These Inquiry gatherings have the following elements:

  • It is an informal time for asking questions, sharing personal stories, and learning the basics of the Catholic Christian faith.
  • There is no pressure or obligation to join the Church or even commit to continuing the process.
  • Participants use this time to figure out if they feel called by God to follow Jesus through the Catholic Church.
  • This period has no fixed duration; it can last for a few weeks, several months, or even years depending on the individual.
  • The phase concludes when an inquirer is ready to make a formal public commitment and move into the second phase, known as the Catechumenate.
  • Free admission