The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is a comprehensive program designed to guide adults through the process of learning about and joining the Catholic faith, culminating in the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. The St. Gaspar Family of Parishes offers opportunities to participate in OCIA at two locations, providing a welcoming environment for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Catholicism and become fully initiated into the Church.
OCIA at Holy Trinity
Summer Program, Monthly on Sundays, 9:45 am
The Downtown Dayton Catholic Churches offer OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults on Sunday afternoons at 9:45 am in the Trinity Center near Holy Trinity Church. All are welcome to learn and explore their faith and what the church teaches. Our next sessions take place on July 28 and August 25. For more information, or to reserve your spot, contact Lynda Middleton at Holy Trinity Church, 937-228-1223 or lyndamiddleton9@gmail.com.
Catholic Life at Precious Blood
Wednesdays, beginning at 7:00 pm
Catholic Life (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults-OCIA), offers a welcoming pathway for individuals embarking on this transformative journey. Catholic Life is specially designed to guide newcomers through prayer, tradition, and teaching of the Catholic Church. Through weekly small group meetings with priests, deacons, and trained catechists you will be prepared to enter the Church in Easter 2025. Whether you’re seeking answers to spiritual questions, exploring the meaning behind Catholic practices, or simply curious about the Catholic way of life. Contact Curtis Kneblik for more information via email: ckneblik@preciousbloodchurch.org or by phone: 937-276-5954.