O.C.I.A.
O.C.I.A- Becoming Catholic (18+):
As of 2021, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops officially approved a new translation of the name from RCIA to OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults). In the Archdiocese of Las Vegas, Archbishop Most Reverend George Leo Thomas has designated this transition as Becoming Catholic.
This formation is designed for adults seeking to enter the Catholic Church or complete their initiation through the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
Sessions are open throughout the year, and those in need of receiving their sacraments are welcome to join at any time. Simply stop by on Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, where a catechist will be available to answer any questions you may have. Please note that sessions break for the month of August.
Topics Covered in OCIA Sessions:
The sessions explore key elements of the Catholic faith, including:
- The RCIA Process & Rites
- A Consistent Ethic of Life
- Catholic Prayers & Practices
- Social Justice
- The People of God
- The Mass
- The Early Church
- Election
- Church History
- Living Lent
- Who Shepherds the Church
- Scrutinies
- The Church as Community
- The Creed
- The Church Year
- The Way of the Cross
- Places in a Catholic Church
- The Lord’s Prayer
- Mary: Our Lady of Guadalupe
- The Meaning of Holy Week
- The Sacraments
- Discernment
- Christian Moral Living
- Our Call to Holiness
- The Ten Commandments
- The Role of the Laity
- Living the Virtues
- Family Life
- Your Spiritual Gifts
- Evangelization
- Dignity of Life
(Journey of Faith for Adults, Liguori Publications, imprimatur Potest Stephen T. Rehrauer, CSsR, Provincial, Denver Province, the Redemptorists).
For more information or to join, feel free to reach out to Father Steve or Father Vincent—we’re here to help guide you on your faith journey!