{"id":796,"date":"2026-03-17T14:41:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjp2cc.org\/sacraments-for-adults\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T12:25:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:25:55","slug":"sacraments-for-adults","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stjp2cc.org\/en\/sacraments-for-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Sacraments for Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<section class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_0 et_pb_fullwidth_header et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_container center\"><div class=\"header-content-container center\"><div class=\"header-content et_flex_module\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">BECOME CATHOLIC<\/h1><span class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_subhead\">The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)\n<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_header_content_wrapper\" data-et-mv-hidden-phone=\"true\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\">The Lord continues to call each person to a personal relationship with Him. In the process of Christian initiation, the Church accompanies those who wish to know Christ more deeply and become part of His Body. Like the first disciples, we too respond to His invitation: \u201cCome and see\u201d (Jn 1:39).  <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_header_button_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_scroll\"><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjp2cc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Conviertase-en-Catolico.png\" title=\"Become Catholic\" width=\"1250\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjp2cc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Conviertase-en-Catolico.png 1250w, https:\/\/stjp2cc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Conviertase-en-Catolico-980x392.png 980w, https:\/\/stjp2cc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Conviertase-en-Catolico-480x192.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1250px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-290\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_12_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 data-section-id=\"11gqfy2\" data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"493\">What is OCIA?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\" data-et-mv-hidden-phone=\"true\"><p data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"515\">The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is the process by which adults prepare to enter fully into the Catholic Church through formation, prayer, and participation in liturgical life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\">Who is it for?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>OCIA is for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unbaptized adults who wish to become Catholic<\/li>\n<li>Adults baptized in another Christian denomination who wish to join the Catholic Church<\/li>\n<li>Baptized adult Catholics who need to receive First Communion and\/or Confirmation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\">What does the process involve?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>It is a journey of faith that includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Formation in the Gospel and the teachings of the Church<\/li>\n<li>A life of prayer and spiritual accompaniment<\/li>\n<li>Participation in the parish community<\/li>\n<li>Celebration of the sacraments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Participants are accompanied in a process of conversion and growth in their relationship with Christ.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_12_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 data-section-id=\"19mkfy\" data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1407\">Stages of OCIA<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_0 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_0 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">1. Evangelization and Pre-Catechumenate<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1559\">An initial time of seeking and asking questions about faith. The person begins to draw closer to Christ and the Church. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">2. Catechumenate<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>A stage of deeper formation in faith, accompanied by prayer and reflection. It can last as long as necessary, depending on each person's spiritual growth. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_2 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">3. Purification and Enlightenment<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>This takes place during Lent. It is a time of intense preparation to receive the sacraments, marked by prayer and conversion. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_3 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">4. Sacraments of Initiation<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>Celebrated at the Easter Vigil, where catechumens receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Baptism<\/li>\n<li>Confirmation<\/li>\n<li>Eucharist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_4 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">5. Mystagogy<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2212\">The period following initiation (until Pentecost), focused on deepening faith and living as an active member of the Church.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\">How to begin?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>If you feel called to learn more about the Catholic faith or to complete your sacraments, we invite you to take the next step.<\/p>\n<p>You can contact us at (770) 532-6772 or email <a href=\"mailto:offices@sjp2cc.org\">offices@sjp2cc.org<\/a>. 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