OCIA Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (18+ years old) 

Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Sacramental Preparation is conducted through our OCIA/OCIC program. The process for becoming Catholic is called the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, which is our formation process for adults who:

• Have never been baptized

• Have been baptized but want to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation

• Those who have been baptized in another faith and would like to become Roman Catholic

OCIA is the Catholic Church’s process to bring people, through study, spiritual growth and community, into the heart of the Kingdom of Heaven.

 

OCIA is an accompanied faith journey designed to meet our fundamental spiritual needs as God’s children and help us identify with and become a part of a faith community. The OCIA program begins each fall and ends in the Easter season the following spring.

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If you are curious about the Catholic faith but not yet ready to commit to step into the faith, that is OK! We welcome you to the classes too. 

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Please call the office to learn more about the process at 410-939-2525

or email Fr. Franz at franz.belleza@archbalt.org.  

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To learn more about OCIA Journey of Faith, join us for Meet & Greet:

• St. Joan of Arc on Sunday, 06/28/26 at 9:30am

• St. Patrick on Sunday, 07/26/26 at 9am.

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If you are ready to be a part of OCIA at the Pastorate of St. Patrick and St. Joan of Arc, simply click the registration button below and complete the online form, or print and fill out the form below and return it to the parish office. ​​​​