Becoming Catholic (OCIA)

Welcoming those who are seeking to receive the Sacraments and become full members of the Catholic Church.

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) was established to help adults to become full members of the Catholic Church. The program is for those who are seeking to receive the Sacraments and/or Full Communion with the Catholic Church.

It is a faith formation process designed primarily for adults who are intentionally seeking God in their lives. The process is for adults who...

• have never been baptized
• were baptized in another Christian church and now wish to come into full communion with the Catholic Church
• were baptized in the Catholic Church but were not raised in the faith and are seeking to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation

We are also in need of parishioners to act as sponsors - spiritual companions to those who seek admission into our Catholic Faith.

If you know of anyone in your life who might be in need of the Good News of the love of God in Christ Jesus Our Lord, passed on by the Church, please have them call or pass their name and information along to us and we will be happy to contact them. The OCIA team at Holy Trinity stands ready to welcome them and accompany them on their continuing life’s journey!

For more information, please contact Joanne Gregoire, Director of Religious Education, at 630-968-1366, ext. 111 or jgregoire@holytrinitywestmont.org