Contact St. Mary's parish office to inquire about joining the upcoming RCIA program. 

 

"The sacraments of Christian initiation - Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist - lay the foundations of every Christian life."

Catechism of the Catholic Church #1212
 

WHAT IS OCIA or RCIA?

OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults,
is the process by which persons become fully initiated Catholics.
Learn more here!


WHO IS IT FOR?

OCIA is for adults:

- Who were never baptized.

- Who were baptized in another Christian community
 and wish to become Catholic.

- Who were baptized in the Catholic Church
 but were never confirmed.


Our 2025-'26 program will begin in September.   
 Send us an email at the address below, to receive an email when the start date is posted.

If you have any questions, please e-mail [email protected]
 or call the parish office at (618) 465. 4284.