Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)

For those adults desiring to receive the sacraments and enter the Church, we are always welcoming new inquirers! This process is educational, but not just academically so. Becoming a Catholic Christian is not just a matter of learning doctrines and consenting to them intellectually. It is about encountering and entering into life in Jesus Christ and His Body, the Church. It is about embarking on a new way of life, taking on a new perspective (an eternal one!), learning to pray, how we read Scripture, how we serve the poor and our neighbor, and becoming an integrated member of the community, the family of God.

All parishioners are always welcome to attend OCIA sessions, which we call "Exploring Catholicism" (see below). This is a great way to be formed more in our faith, a faith we learned about as children. We also encourage parishioners to serve on the OCIA team in some capacity (hospitality, as teacher, mentor, prayer partner etc).

The initial set of 13 "Exploring Catholicism" sessions occur on Sunday mornings after the 9:00 AM Mass at IC in Newburyport, but our team is flexible and can accommodate schedules during the week if this does not work.

If you are interested in becoming Catholic or want to be involved in the process, please reach out to Aaron Giard, Director of Lifelong Faith Formation, at agiard@hriccatholic.org or call (978) 462-2724 x405. We also welcome drop-ins!

"Exploring Catholicism"

Sundays after the 9:00 AM Mass at IC (~10:00 AM - 11:30 AM)

IC Parish Hall, 2nd Floor Room 206

 

Do you ever feel like there must be something more than your day-to-day routine? Are you seeking a way to connect to other faith-centered women in the midst of a busy work, social or parenting life? Or maybe you’re just searching for a new way to regularly meet and connect with Jesus. 

 

Welcome to a community full of women just like you.