Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? God invites each of us into a deeper relationship with Him in both ordinary and extraordinary ways. Whatever led you to this moment, our hope is that you will respond to God’s call.
THE JOURNEY OF FAITH – AN INVITATION THAT NEVER ENDS!
A person’s faith journey always begins with God’s initiation. God’s presence can feel like a knocking door, a curiosity, a sense of wonder, a longing for healing, and inner peace. Mysteriously, faith gradually changes from belief in something to belief in Someone with a desire to know that person even more.
The Church offers the opportunity to become more acquainted with God, the Scriptures, its traditions, and the Christian life, for those who have questions about the Catholic faith. This is the beginning of the process called OCIA.
The OCIA Process at St. Helen begins after Easter each year, with 3 summer introduction sessions. Formal weekly classes then begin the end of August – Easter.
If you have not had an opportunity to register for the program, please complete the OCIA Registration/Information form below and submit or print and bring it to the Parish office. Please include a copy of your baptism if baptized. Once your registration is received, we will contact you to set up an appointment to meet with you to go over the OCIA Process. If you have any questions, please contact Paige Fies, 772-562-5954 or E: pfies@sthelenvero.org
Marriage and OCIA
If you were married in a civil ceremony or previously married in the catholic church, if you are divorced and remarried, your circumstances must be addressed at the beginning the OCIA process with the Pastor or Director of the OCIA.
Please register in the parish by completing the Parish online registration form. PARISH REGISTRATION
MORE ABOUT THE OCIA…
A Journey of Discovery into the Catholic Faith – What is the OCIA Process?
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a process for bringing into the Catholic Church both those who have never been baptized (Catechumens) and those who were baptized in a non-Catholic Church (Candidates for Full Communion in the Catholic Church). OCIA also includes adult baptized Catholics who have not completed the Sacraments of Initiation – Confirmation and Holy Eucharist and Confirmation.
Unbaptized (catechumen)
Baptized Christian (candidate)
Baptized Catholic without First Eucharist and Penance (baptized Catholic)
Baptized Catholic that already DID receive baptism, penance, First Eucharist but
NOT Confirmation (Confirmandi)
* VIDEO* Journey of Faith, Formed.org
Do you know someone who is interested in becoming Catholic? Or a Catholic that is need of Sacraments? OR an older child who has not yet received sacraments?
(we have a separate program for children)
Invite them to find out more about our OCIA Process here at St. Helen. Our adult classes are held on Monday evenings from 6-7:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Children above 2nd gr. without Sacraments, classes are on Sunday mornings 10-11:30 am. You may register at the Religious Education office for both. Call us today at 772-562-5954