OCIA

(Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO…

 

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