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If you or someone you know is curious about the Catholic faith, feels called to join the Church, or just has questions, OCIA is for you.
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What is OCIA?
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a journey of prayer, learning, and discovery. It is the path for adults to become full members of the Catholic Church.
Is this for me?
OCIA is designed for:
The Journey at St. Francis of Assisi parish:
Is this for me?
You don't need to have it all figured out to start. Fill out our OCIA Inquiry Form below, and a member of our team will reach out to chat with you—no pressure, just a conversation.
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a journey of prayer, learning, and discovery. It is the path for adults to become full members of the Catholic Church.
Is this for me?
OCIA is designed for:
- The Unbaptized: Those seeking to start their faith journey through Baptism.
- Other Christian Traditions: Those baptized in another Christian faith who now feel called to Catholicism.
- Returning Catholics: Baptized Catholics who haven’t yet received First Communion or Confirmation.
The Journey at St. Francis of Assisi parish:
- When: We have two options:
- Wednesday evenings, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, starting September 16, 2026
- Thursday evenings, 6:00-8:00 pm, starting September 17, 2026
- Cutoff to join OCIA 2026–2027 is September 30, 2026.
- The Goal: Preparation typically lasts about a year, culminating in the celebration of the sacraments at the Easter Vigil.
Is this for me?
You don't need to have it all figured out to start. Fill out our OCIA Inquiry Form below, and a member of our team will reach out to chat with you—no pressure, just a conversation.
You can also contact Janet, Coordinator of Evangelization and Catechesis, at [email protected] or 541-382-3631 x116
You can download and print the Inquiry Form here: English | Spanish and email [email protected]
You can download and print the Inquiry Form here: English | Spanish and email [email protected]