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Becoming Catholic
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Becoming CatholicNever Baptized? (Ages 15 years and up)- Monthly sessions begin January 31, 2027.
- This is also the deadline to begin OCIA in order to be eligible to receive the Sacrament of Baptism at Easter 2028. Registrants after this deadline will be eligible Easter 2029.- To begin the registration process for OCIA, please complete the Interest Form by clicking the button below.
Interest FormChildren who have never been baptized? (Ages 7-14 years)Monthly sessions begin Thursday, August 26, 2027.
- A parent is required to attend each session.
- Sacramental preparation for children is a minimum of two years.Previously Baptized?Please complete an Interest Form via the button above.THROUGH
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults – OCIA
(Formerly RCIA)
OCIA is a faith journey by which inquirers prepare to become Catholic or finish their initiation into the Catholic Church. The Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion. OCIA is the process of discerning one’s readiness for this commitment.
The OCIA process is for:- Those who have never been baptized (Includes children aged 7 years and older who have never been baptized)
- Those who have been baptized in another Christian faith and seek to join the Catholic Church
- Those who have been baptized Catholic but have not received the remaining Sacraments of Initiation (First Holy Communion and Confirmation)
The OCIA process entails:- Deepening your knowledge and faith in Jesus Christ through Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and Prayer
- Attending Mass and learning about and participating in Catholic devotions and prayers
- Learning what the Catholic Church believes and teaches about God, the Church, and living as a Catholic
- Understanding the Creed and preparing to profess it
- Being a part of a parish community through praying together, attending parish events, and volunteering with fellow parishioners.
Are you a Baptized Catholic,
under 16 years of age, and
seeking the Sacraments of
First Holy Communion & Confirmation?Please refer to our CFFP webpage.(Children's Faith Formation Program)Have you completed your Sacraments of
Baptism & First Holy Communion
and are over the age of 17?
Please refer to our Adult Confirmation webpage -
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Contact Us
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Katie Gunklekgunklestjosephsjax.orgDirector of Evangelization
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If you are interested in joining OCIA,or learning more about the process,please complete our interest formand someone will be in touch with you.