OCIA teens who have never been baptized are referred to as Catechumens.  OCIA teens who have been baptized in another Christian faith are referred to as Candidates.

TEEN CATECHUMEN’S COMMITMENT

• OCIA Teen Catechumens will register for the Teen Confirmation classes, which are on Wednesday evenings 7-8:30PM.  The 2026-27 Confirmation Class Schedule will be available in July.  (Required paperwork prior to registration: Birth Certificate and Sponsor Form)

• Teen Catechumens will also register in the Becoming Catholic: OCIA for Teens program and are expected to attend Sunday Mass at 6PM when they have a scheduled Breaking Open the Word (B.O.W.) Session. The Teens will be dismissed from Mass after the Gospel/Homily and go to the Youth Room for instruction and discussion.

• They are expected to attend a particular assigned Mass time when they have a scheduled OCIA RITE or SCRUTINY.  The Teens will be dismissed from Mass after the Gospel/Homily and go to the Youth Room for instruction and discussion.  The 2026-27 BECOMING CATHOLIC: OCIA for Teens schedule will be available in July.
   

TEEN CANDIDATE’S COMMITMENT

• OCIA Teen Candidates, who have completed the required year of formation, will register for the Teen Confirmation Program, which meets on Wednesday Nights.  (Required paperwork prior to registration: Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate and Sponsor Form)

• Teens must also attend all sessions, classes & events noted on the BECOMING CATHOLIC (OCIA-Candidate)/Confirmation Year 2 Schedule.
   

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