Become Catholic (O.C.I.A)

O.C.I.A. (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

“The desire for God is written in the human heart, because man is created by God and for God.”
 Catechism of the Catholic Church (27).

What is OCIA?

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is an opportunity for those who have an interest in the Catholic faith to come and discover the truths and teachings of the Church. Through the OCIA program, participants are given a period of time to study, pray and reflect on the teachings of the Catholic Church. Through this journey each participant makes a commitment one step at a time leading up to the Easter Vigil where the Sacraments of Initiation are received. This ancient Rite has been passed on from the early Church when the first Christians were received into the faith.

The OCIA program is for persons in need of baptism, persons baptized in another Christian faith but interested in becoming Roman Catholic, and persons baptized Catholic in need of First Communion and/or Confirmation. 
 

for informal Questions and Answers sessions
Join us the 1st Wednesday of the month (June - July)
6:00PM to 7:00pm
St. Joseph Center
709 Franklin St
Clarksville, TN 37040

OCIA formation classes are:
Sundays (August 18, 2024 - June 8, 2025)
9:15am to 10:30am
St. Joseph Center
709 Franklin St
Clarksville, TN 37040

For more information please contact:

The office of Faith Formation

Deacon Juan Garza
Director of Faith Formation
931-645-6275  X119
[email protected]

Pat Paszek
OCIA Coordinator
931-552-5520
[email protected]