Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a process for those who are un-baptized or baptized, discerning a call to become Roman Catholic, as well as those who are baptized in the Catholic faith and are seeking full initiation through the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Good Shepherd Catholic Church offers sessions year-round. As having been created with unique gifts and journeys, each participant's journey is unique, therefore the process and preparation is also unique. Please contact Laura to inquire about the journey. Our sessions meet on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays (when there's a 5th Sunday) each month, following the 9:30 Mass.
Those who are 9th grade or older and seek First Reconciliation, First Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation, are brought into full initiation through OCIA.
Those who are 9th grade or older and seek First Reconciliation, First Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation, are brought into full initiation through OCIA.
Adults, those over the age of 18 (and sometimes older teens), often times have special scheduling needs, as well as having lived unique journeys. We embrace the unique paths that all have travelled when responding to God's call for seeking Confirmation and a fuller communion with the Church and living-out the call to evangelization in the world. There are several options for preparation for adults for Confirmation. Please contact Laura.
Those who are 9th grade or older and seek First Reconciliation, First Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation, are brought into full initiation through OCIA.
Anointing of the sick is a special healing grace conferred by a priest within the specific rite using the Oil of the Infirmed (Sick). Please contact our pastor, our parish administrative assistant, or Laura Hack, if you desire the grace of the Sacrament.