Saint Anne
Catholic Church

OCIA stands for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, which is the Catholic Church's process of welcoming adults into the faith. It was formerly known as RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).

This process includes faith formation, study, prayer, and active participation in the life of the Church, ultimately leading to the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist.

The OCIA process is designed to walk with you toward full communion with the Catholic Church whether you are unbaptized, baptized in another Christian tradition, or baptized Catholic but have not received the sacraments of Confirmation or First Communion. This class is also open to non-Catholics interested in learning more about Catholicism, and cradle Catholics who want a refresher on the basics of the Catholic faith.

OCIA Classes at Saint Anne Catholic Church are held on:
 Sunday mornings from 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM 
between the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses in the CYM-Youth Center. 

Classes will formally begin on Sunday August 10, 2025.

We will also be hosting three "Inquiry Meet and Greets"  on June 29, July 13, and August 3 in the CYM-Youth Center between 9:15 AM to 10:15AM, to give you the opportunity to come and ask any and all of your questions before classes begin.

Kate coordinates the daily operations of the OCIA program, including communication, documentation, scheduling, participant, and team support.

The OCIA catechist team is made up of parish volunteers who joyfully share the Catholic faith through teaching, personal witness, and accompaniment. They guide catechumens and candidates as they grow in understanding and love of Christ and His Church.

A sponsor is a person who encourages and assists a catechumen or candidate to embrace and actively practice the Catholic faith and participate in the life of the Church, both before and after Confirmation. The sponsor also presents the candidate to the Bishop (or his delegate) at the celebration of Confirmation.

By inviting our sponsors to attend classes, each participant is able to be paired with a sponsor –a faithful, confirmed Catholic from our parish– who will walk alongside them throughout the process, offering personal support, prayer and encouragement. If a participant already has a confirmed Catholic in their life who meets the requirements of Canon law, they are welcome to choose that person as their sponsor, by having them complete the Sponsor link at the top of this page.

If you are interested in joining the OCIA class or serving as a sponsor, please register using the form links at the top of this page. We are so excited to accompany you as you take this next step in faith!