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Become Catholic
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Thinking About Becoming Catholic?
We’re glad you’re here! If you’re curious about the Catholic faith but aren’t sure where to start, you’re in the right place.
Maybe you’ve been searching for something more. Maybe you’ve felt drawn to God in a new way. Or maybe you just have questions. Wherever you are on your journey, you’re not alone.
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Where Do I Start?
Becoming Catholic isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about taking the next step. We’ll walk with you, answer your questions, and help you explore what it means to follow Jesus in the Catholic Church.
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The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a process by which prospective Catholics unite with the faith community for the conversion of hearts.
OCIA is for individuals who were never baptized or were baptized outside of the Catholic Church. Father Dat Hoang, along with OCIA leaders, welcome and initiate newcomers through a program of liturgical, educational, and social events throughout the year.
The process consists of four stages:- Pre-catechumenate: The first stage is ongoing throughout the liturgical year and consists of an individual’s inquiry about the Catholic faith and discernment through prayer and reflection
- Catechumenate: This stage is a more intense time of preparation; Catechumens go deeper into the Church’s teachings and learn how the Gospel message transforms the believer’s actions.
- Purification and Enlightenment: The third stage enables the Candidate to reflect on the areas of their life that need to be conformed to the Truth of Christ
- Mystagogia: This stage occurs during the Easter Season and is when newly initiated members of the Church discuss and celebrate the mysteries of the sacramental life.
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