OCIA stand for Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, which a fancy way of saying, the process for joining the Church and preparing for baptism, confirmation, and communion.
(OCIA was formally known as RCIA... its the same process, just a different name.)
Our next round of OCIA is starting soon...
"Inquiry Session" will take place on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm in the Christy Center beginning on July 11.
(the Christy Center is located through the gate off the small parking lot on the east side of the church)
If you would like to talk to someone about OCIA and how to get involved, please reach out. To help get the ball rolling, download and return this ADULT INQUIRY FORM - once we receive this form, we will contact you to set up an initial meeting to provide you with an overview of the process, answer any questions you might have, and determine how best to serve you throughout the OCIA process.
For questions or more information about OCIA, please contact:
Joe Cady
(480) 775-5260
jcady@sttimothymesa.org
If you are a family seeking to join the Church, or if you have children in need of Baptism, Confimation, and Communion, visit our OCIA - Youth/Family page.
OCIA for CHILDREN offers youth (grades 4-8) the time and environment to be formed in the teachings and practices of Catholicism, and so prepare them for full communion with the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.