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**Registered parishioners and adults already attending Mass at SEAS will receive preference in the event of space limitations. People outside our parish boundaries and those not currently registered at SEAS and attending Mass here may be transferred to a waitlist.**

Becoming Catholic

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a spiritual journey designed for adults who freely seek the living God and desire to enter the Catholic Church. OCIA participants will be strengthened spiritually during their preparation and at the proper time will receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist). Baptized Catholics who have not completed the Sacraments of Initiation may also participate in OCIA as appropriate to their needs. 

Inquiry Form

Step 1. Do I have a Church Center Profile? If yes go to Step 2.

Create a Profile

  • The first person you enter is yourself (the parent)
  • Under "household members" You'll be able to then add another adult (spouse/adults living at home) and/or children (12th grade and younger)
  • When adding an adult/spouse, please use their email and mobile phone number. Their information should be unique to them and allow them to register for events in the future.

Step 2. Sign Up for OCIA

Ocia RegistratiON RICA Registration (Español)OCIA Adapted for Children

  • You can find the registration for Adult Confirmation here
  • During registration, most basic information will be auto populated from the form in Step 1. You will still need to answer questions specific to the program.

FAQs

Who is OCIA for?

OCIA is for anyone seeking to enter the Catholic Church, for baptized Catholics seeking to complete the Sacraments of Initiation (Confirmation, Eucharist), and Catholics interested in gaining a deeper knowledge about their faith and helping others on their spiritual journey.

How does OCIA work?

Initiation of adults is a spiritual journey that takes place within the parish community. This journey includes periods for making inquiry and maturing in the faith and liturgical rites marking progress.

Overall, there are four periods in OCIA and several liturgical rites recognizing the seeker’s progress.

What are the "Four Periods of OCIA"?

  1. Period of Evangelization and Precatechumenate – Inquiry: This is an informal time for asking questions about faith in Jesus Christ and is an introduction to Gospel values and the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church, an opportunity for the beginnings of faith.
    Rite of Entering into the Order of Catechumens: This is a liturgical rite, celebrated within a parish Mass, marking the beginning of the catechumenate period, as the candidates express and the Church accepts their intention to respond to God's call to follow the way of Christ and enter the Catholic Church. The candidates become catechumens.
  2. Period of the Catechumenate: This is the time for catechumens to grow in faith and conversion to God and more intensely study the faith and teachings of the Catholic Church.
    Rite of Election: This is the liturgical rite celebrated during Lent by which the Church formally recognizes the catechumens' readiness for the Sacraments of Initiation and the catechumens (now called “the elect”), express the will to receive these sacraments. This rite is celebrated by the bishop or someone he designates as his representative.
  3. Period of Purification and Enlightenment: This is a time of reflection immediately before and during Lent that is intensely centered on deeper conversion, marked by celebration of the Scrutinies during Mass on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of Lent.
    Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter Vigil: This is the liturgical rite in which the elect are initiated through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist. The celebration of this rite occurs during the Easter Vigil, the most solemn Mass of the liturgical year.
  4. Mystagogy or Period of Postbaptismal Catechesis: This is the time (in Easter season) following the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist), during which the newly initiated (neophytes) experience being fully a part of the Christian community particularly by participation with all the faithful in the Sunday Eucharistic celebration.

When and Where is OCIA?

OCIA Schedule 2026-2027

Sundays, 10:30a-12:30p, August – May

We provide all the materials you will need for the study. There is a $75 materials fee. If that presents a financial hardship please don't hesitate to reach out. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Tammy Sandoval, , or Ellie Krolick, .

Documents

Calendars and Forms

  • OCIA/Adult Confirmation 2026-27 Yearly Calendar
  • OCIA Adapted for Children
    • Unbaptized Children 7 - 17, Children Baptized in Another Faith, Children Baptized Catholic Ages 10 - 17 who have not received First Communion.
  • OCIA Adapted for Children Baptized Students 2026-27 Yearly Calendar
  • Sponsor Form
  • Patron Saint Form

WE'RE HERE TO HELP

We recognize that not everyone's faith journey looks the same. Whatever the situation, we are here to assist each family on their unique journey. If you have questions or concerns about the process, just let us know.

Ellie Krolick

Secretary-Religious Education/ Nursery Supervisor

office: (817) 623-2409 Ext. 508

Xochitl Blanco

Religious Education/Hispanic Assistance

office: (817) 623-2409 ext. 503

Woodrow Hardy

Director of Youth Ministry/ OCIA Adapted for Children

office: 817-431-3857 ext. 502