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

The St. Martin of Tours Catholic Community welcomes you as you seek to enrich your faith life and explore the possibility of becoming a Catholic Christian. Our community shares and celebrates this journey with you, through a process called: The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA).

What is OCIA

Catholicism is a way of life and becoming Catholic is a journey in faith. OCIA is a process, rooted in history, which is designed to educate in the Catholic faith and prepare adults to receive the sacraments of the Church. It seeks, however, to do more than simply give interested persons information. Becoming Catholic involves entering into relationship with a community of God's people. Our hope, is that you will enjoy a deeper relationship with God as you also become acquainted with members of St. Martin of Tours and the Church throughout the world. Your OCIA journey will be a unique time for you. You will no doubt notice how your own life experiences and beliefs have brought you to this point as you listen to God's invitation to explore the Catholic faith. At the same time, members of the parish are praying for you, attending sessions with you, and sharing their own life stories as Catholics.