We will begin the next session of OCIA (the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) to bring people into the Catholic Church in September. If any of you are interested in completing the journey into full communion with the Catholic Church or have friends or family members who are interested, please inform the parish office. Paul Mazur leads the OCIA process for our parish.
OCIA is the process by which adults enter the Catholic Church. It’s short for “Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.” (Formerly known as RCIA): A program of formation and information (O.C.I.A.) is offered each year beginning in September. Call or email the office for more information. If you know of anyone who is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith with the possibility of receiving the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil Mass next April, please let the parish office know. Paul Mazur and Amy Cooper will again lead this group this year.
Prayer over the Elect,
“Lord, God You created us and you give us life. Bless these children and add them to your family. May they be joyful in the life you won for us Through Christ our Lord.” Amen.
OCIA is designed to be a process, not a program. It seeks to form a community of inquirers, sponsors, and guides moving through the education, formation and ritualization of entrance into the Catholic community. Those interested in learning about the Catholic faith come together on a weekly basis to study the scriptures and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, and at the same time, to discover where God is present in their lives.
The process is designed for those adults and children over the age of seven who are:
In the case of children who have reached the age of reason, the proper pastor should be consulted for information about Baptism and the other Sacraments of Initiation.
The St. Luke OCIA Team is Deacon Gary Rudemiller, Paul Mazur, and Amy Cooper. For more information, or to get started please contact us at (859) 885-4892 or email us at [email protected].