Becoming Catholic (OCIA)
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Have you ever been curious about what the Church teaches and what our faith is all about? Have you ever thought about becoming Catholic? Are you an adult Catholic who was never catechized, and are interested in taking the next step in your spiritual journey by completing your initiation?
The OCIA, Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, program is a great way to deepen your faith, learn more about the Bible and theology, and to enrich your personal relationship with Almighty God. In OCIA you can ask honest questions and receive honest answers in a spiritually rich, judgment-free space. We also adapt these courses for youth over the age of eight seeking Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion.
The program begins in the September and continues through the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation the following Easter.
If you are interested or have any questions, please call the office to speak with Fr Kyle 603-752-2880 -
2024-2025 Tentative Schedule
There will be two classes a month for a total of 16 classes. Eight classes will be held on Tuesday Evening 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. And Eight classes will held on Sunday in collaboration with our family Faith formation sessions.
2024
1. Sunday, September 15th, Intro to the Joyful Mysteries, St. Therese: The Littlest Saints
2. Tuesday, September 17th, Christian Doctrine
3. Tuesday, October 15th,God and The Most Holy Trinity
4. Sunday, October 20th, The Annunciation & Fatima: The Faithful
5. Sunday November 17th, The Visitation, All Saints/All Souls with Brother Francis
6. Tuesday, November 19th, Creation, Angles, Man, The Fall
7. Sunday, December 15th, December 15th, The Nativity & Jaun Diago: The Faithful
8. Tuesday, December 17th, The Messiah
2025
9. Sunday, January 12th,The Presentation,
Sts. Benedict and Scholastica: Littlest Saints
*Rite of Welcome & Acceptance during class
10. Tuesday, January 21th, God the Holy Spirit, The Church, Communion of Saints
11. Sunday, February 16th, The Finding in the Temple, Safe Environment- Rite of Sending TBD St Anne Church, Berlin
- Rite of Election TBD pm St Joseph Cathedral, Manchester
13. Sunday, March 16th, Understanding the Stations, Pray the Stations
14. Tuesday, March 18th, Morality, The Virtues- March 23rd, First Scrutiny -8:30 am Mass St Anne Church, Berlin
- March 30th, Second Scrutiny - 8:30 am Mass St Anne Church, Berlin
- April 6th, Third Scrutiny - 8:30 am Mass St Anne Church, Berlin
16. Sunday, April 13th, The Family Rosary & First Confession- April 17th, Holy Thursday Mass 6:00 pm St Anne Church
- April 18, Good Friday Liturgy 3:00 pm St Anne Church
- April 19th, Holy Saturday
- OCIA Rehearsal 2:00 pm St Anne Church
- Sacraments of Initiation at Easter Vigil 8:30 pm St Anne Church
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