Becoming Catholic

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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