What is O.C.I.A?
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults , or O.C.I.A, is a communal process for formal initiation of new members into the Catholic Church. This process is a return to the formation of the earliest members of the Church in the first and second centuries.
Adult Sacramental PREPARATION Program & O.C.I.A Order of Christian Initiation of Adults Program
We Offer Classes in English & Spanish
Enrollment 2026-2027 Has Ended
Adult Sacramental Program
Required Documents:
- Do you need First Communion and/or Confirmation? Provide Baptism Certificate.
- Do you only need Confirmation? Provide Baptism and First Communion Certificates.
- Married Civily? Provide Civil Marriage Licence
Fee: $125 per student
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay. No Cash
O.C.I.A
- Becoming Catholic? Please bring Original Birth Certificate.
- Married Civily? Provide Civil Marriage Licence.
Fee: $125 per student
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay. No Cash
Registrations Closed
Singleton Hall
2814 Mariposa Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Would you like to be placed on a waiting list?
Please contact parish office.
559 485-6210
Tuesday through Friday
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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All are Welcome!
OCIA is a Journey
List of Services
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Pre-CatechumenateList Item 1
This is the earliest phase in the process; it is also known as the Period of Inquiry. Catechumens and Candidates acknowledge that Christ is calling them into the Church through the movement of the Holy Spirit. This is a time for seeking and reflection.
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Rite of InitiationList Item 2
The first Rite in the RCIA process, the Rite of Initiation accepts new members into the worshipping community.
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CatechumenateList Item 3
The longest part of the process, the Catechumenate is a time of learning and formation in the traditions and doctrine of the Catholic Church. This is a time for sharing stories, reading scripture, and studying the Church customs, traditions and doctrine. Participants also participate in worship services and various Church rituals.
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Rite of ElectionList Item 4
Catechumens and Candidates are chosen to be received by the bishop and the community and to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter.
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Sacraments of Initiation
At the Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday), all newly elected members of the community who have been journeying through the RCIA process are welcomed formally into the community of believers through receiving the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.
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Mystagogy
This is a time of reflection and celebration after the formal reception into the Catholic Church. Mystagogia means “leading into the mystery” and it is a time to explore the deep mystery of our faith and go forth to help build the reign of God on Earth as new members of the faithful.
OCIA Team
Adult Sacramental Classs
These classes are for Catholics who are seeking the Sacraments of First Communion and/or Confirmation.
For those whom are already baptized catholic.
