The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), formerly known as RCIA, is one of the most transformative journeys a person can take. It is more than a class - it is a pathway to deeper understanding, spiritual renewal, and full communion with the Catholic Church. For seekers, the curious, an

Welcome, my friends! Let me start by saying how glad I am that you’re here. Seriously. Whatever brought you into this room today  -  curiosity, love, tradition, or maybe even a little holy confusion&nbsp

Welcome back! I’m glad you returned for round two of our journey. That already tells me something about you: you’re serious about exploring this path. Or at least you’re curious enough not to run for the hills aft

Welcome back! You’ve now made it to Session 3. That’s commitment! You’ve already learned why OCIA matters and who Jesus Christ is. Today we ask: How does God speak to us? If someone asked you, “What’s the Catholic

Welcome back! You’ve made it to Session 4  -  and that’s no small thing. At this point, you’ve already learned what OCIA is, who Jesus Christ is, and how God speaks through Scripture and Tradition. Today

Congratulations  -  you’ve reached the end of Phase 1 of OCIA! That’s already a big deal. By now you’ve heard about what OCIA is, who Jesus is, how God speaks to us in Scripture and Tradition, and the my

Welcome back! We’re now entering Phase 2 of OCIA, called the Catechumenate. This is where we start to dive deep into the core of Catholic life. And at the very center of Catholic life are the Sacraments. If you’re

Welcome back! Last time, we began our journey into the sacraments with an overview of all seven. Today we’ll zoom in on the first two sacraments of initiation: Baptism and Confirmation. These sacraments are like t

Welcome back! Today we arrive at the very center of Catholic life: the Eucharist. If Baptism and Confirmation bring us into the family, the Eucharist is the family meal that sustains us. But it’s

Welcome back! You’ve already explored Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist  -  the sacraments that bring us into the Church and nourish us with God’s life. Today we’re turning to a sacrament that res

Welcome back! We’ve been walking through the sacraments step by step. So far we’ve covered Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, and Reconciliation. Today we move into a different category: the Sacraments of Service.

Welcome back! Last time we explored the sacrament of Marriage  -  how two people, with Christ at the center, become a sign of God’s love for the world. Today we turn to another sacrament of service: Holy

Welcome back, friends. By now, we’ve explored the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist), the sacrament of healing through Reconciliation, and the sacraments of service (Marriage and Holy Orde

Welcome back, everyone! We’ve been diving deep into the sacraments and God’s presence in our lives. Today, we turn to a subject that often raises questions  -  sometimes even misunderstandings: Mary and

Welcome back, friends! You’ve been learning about the sacraments, Mary, and the saints. Today we start a two-part journey into Catholic morality  -  how we live our faith day to day. Some people hear “Ca

Welcome back! Last time, we talked about the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes  -  God’s blueprint and Jesus’ call to greatness. Today, we move into the second half of Catholic morality: Catholic Socia

Welcome back, everyone! So far in Phase 2, we’ve looked at the sacraments, morality, Mary and the saints. Today, we shift gears to something that keeps all of this alive: prayer. Prayer is simply our relationship

Welcome again, friends! Last time we introduced prayer and looked at the basic forms: adoration, contrition, thanksgiving, and supplication. We also talked about classic Catholic prayers like the Our Father, the H

Welcome back, friends! Today’s session might be the most practical one yet. We’re going to take a full walkthrough of the Mass. Why? Because the Mass is the very center of Catholic life. The Church calls it the “s

Welcome, friends. You’ve journeyed a long way already  -  through the sacraments, prayer, morality, and the Mass. Now we turn a corner in OCIA: preparing for Easter. This phase is called Purification &am

Welcome, friends. Today we enter into something very special in the OCIA journey: the Scrutinies. Now, before you panic  -  no, this is not a test. Nobody’s going to put you under a spotlight and quiz yo

Welcome back! Last time, in the first Scrutiny, we focused on healing from sin and relying on God’s mercy. Today, in the second Scrutiny, we go a step further: freedom from sin and living in grace. Again, remember

Welcome back, everyone. We’ve already walked through the first Scrutiny  -  healing from sin and relying on God’s mercy  -  and the second Scrutiny  -  freedom from sin and living in

Welcome back! You’ve walked through so much already: the sacraments, prayer, morality, and even the Scrutinies. Now we enter the most sacred stretch of the Catholic year: Holy Week. This is not just a series of li

Welcome back, friends. You’ve made it so far on this journey. We’ve learned about the sacraments, prayer, morality, the saints, and the Mass. We’ve walked through the Scrutinies, and just last time we explored Hol

Welcome, brothers and sisters! You made it. After months of preparation, learning, prayer, and discernment, you experienced the Easter Vigil. Whether you were baptized, confirmed, or received into full communion,

Welcome back, friends! Last time, we reflected on the Easter Vigil and shared the joy of your sacramental experiences. Today, we turn to what sustains that joy: the Mass. You’ve received the Eucharist for the firs

Welcome back, friends! Last time we talked about Living the Mass and why Sunday worship is the heart of Catholic life. Today we take the next step: Life of Service. Because here’s the truth: Catholic life is not j

Welcome back, friends! Last time, we talked about Life of Service  -  discovering your gifts and joining parish ministries. Today we focus on something equally important: Ongoing Formation. Why? Because

Welcome back, friends! We’re almost at the finish line of our OCIA journey. Last time, we talked about Ongoing Formation  -  how to keep learning, praying, and growing after Easter. Today, we focus on so

Welcome, brothers and sisters! Can you believe it? We’ve reached our final OCIA session. You’ve journeyed through Inquiry, Catechumenate, Purification & Enlightenment, and now Mystagogy. You’ve celebrated the