Wants to complete their Sacraments of Initiation? (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)?
Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate these Sacraments during the Easter season.
OCIA Syllabus 2025-2026
Classes are held Thursday evenings, 7-8:00pm
in Immaculata Hall 200 Tuckahoe Road, Marmora, NJ 08223
(*)- Indicates Class/Mass not scheduled on a Thursday
November 20 Church Year-Advent
December 4 Prayer Life, Prayers and Practices
December 16* Advent Penance Service at Church of the Resurrection
December 18 Mary and the Saints
January 8 The Bible
January 22 The Holy Trinity
February 5 Catechism and Devotion
February 18* Ash Wednesday-Times TBD
February 19 The Sacraments-Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders & Matrimony
February 22 Rite of Election-Location TBD (Diocesan Event led by Bishop)
March 5 The Mass
March 10, 17 Lenten Penance Service– Date TBD
or 24*
March 19 The Church- “One Holy, Catholic & Apostolic Church”
March 26 Tour of the Church
March/April? Rehearsal for Holy Saturday– Date TBD
April 2 Holy Thursday-Mass of the Lord’s Supper
April 3* Good Friday– Veneration of the Cross
April 4* Holy Saturday-Easter Vigil
April 5 * Easter Sunday
If you are interested in attending classes, please call 609-390-0664
