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How to Become Catholic
Are you a seeker of truth? Do you have questions about your life? Do you have a sense of longing for something more than yourself? Are you interested in becoming Catholic? If so we are here to walk with you!
What is OCIA and who is it for?
OCIA stands for Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is the journey marked by rituals by which an adult is fully initiated into the Catholic Church. It is for the following people:Non-Catholics who want to find out more about the Catholic faith
Those who have not been baptized and want to become Catholic
Those who were baptized Catholic as infants but did not receive First Eucharist or Confirmation
Those who were baptized in a protestant church and wish to become Catholic.
This is a time of prayer, discovery, and deepening your relationship with Jesus Christ alongside a supportive, faith-filled community.
If you have questions please contact Amy Baumgardner at 425-214-5477 or [email protected]
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Sponsor Someone on their Journey to Become Catholic through the OCIA
What is an OCIA Sponsor? Sponsors offer a welcoming presence and a familiar companionship that assists and encourages the Catechumen (a person seeking to become baptized member of the Catholic Church) or Candidate (a baptized Christian seeking full communion with the Catholic Church) through the various steps of the OCIA experience. They may participate with the person they are sponsoring in some of the catechetical sessions, and they stand with the person they are sponsoring at the various liturgical rites. Most importantly, they provide a listening ear, an encouraging heart, spiritual support and a prayerful presence.
Being an OCIA sponsor is both an opportunity to share your faith with others and an opportunity to deepen your own experience of faith. Sponsors do not have to be “teachers” of the Catholic faith. They do have to be fully-initiated Catholics (received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) who would like to be a companion to someone who is becoming Catholic.
We are blessed to be preparing to welcome a number of new Catholics into the Church this Easter season! Please prayerfully consider this invitation to become an OCIA sponsor – the experience may prove to be as inspiring and fulfilling to you as it will undoubtedly be to the Catechumen or Candidate you sponsor! If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Amy Baumgardner and our OCIA Team at [email protected]