Adult Sacramental Formation – O.C.I.A.

What is the Orden of Christian Initiation for Adults? Are you an adult who is in need of Baptism, First Communion, or Confirmation?

O.C.I.A. REGISTRATION – YEAR 2025-2026 – Adults and young adults 18 years or older in need of baptism, communion, and/or confirmation are invited to register for the next set of sessions in the Parish Office. We will inform you of the schedule and requirements at that time. If you are already baptized please bring a copy of your baptismal certificate and of any other sacrament you’ve already received. If you are not baptized, please bring a copy of your birth certificate. The cost for preparation will be $100. We ask for a deposit at the time of registration. For further information, contact the parish office at 773-434-9600.

Any adult (18 years or older) who would like to prepare for a sacrament (Baptism, First Communion and/or Confirmation) is asked to come to the Parish Office to register. There is a fee for the year and for materials which can be paid in full or in payments (cash or credit). Please bring a copy of your Birth Certificate (only if you have not been baptized), Baptism Certificate and/or First Communion Certificate.

How to Become Catholic

For adults today the Church after the Second Vatican Council, has restored the order of the Catechumenate in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (O.C.I.A.). It summarizes the steps to the formation of catechumens, bringing their conversion to a greater maturity. It helps them respond more deeply to the initiative of a merciful God in their lives and prepare them for the union with the Church community. This process is to form them in the fullness of the Christian life and to be disciples of Jesus, their teacher. It includes an introduction to the mystery of salvation, the practice of the faith, hope and love, and other virtues in a series of liturgical rites.

For information on classes for adults who want to become Catholic (through Baptism or conversion to Catholicism) or to complete your sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation, please call the parish office and leave a message for our adult formation coordinator.

Also, if your child is 7 years old or more and has not been baptized, you need to register him or her in our religious education program to attend classes. After 2 years, he or she will receive the three sacraments of initiation (Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation) at the Easter Vigil.

Any questions or request? – You may call at 773-434-9600 or send a question / request online to the office.