Christian Initiation

If you are...

• Interested in and/or seeking to become Catholic
• Seeking to complete you full initiation into the Church by receiving the Sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eucharist
• Seeking to re-engage in the Catholic Church after being away
• Looking to learn more about your Catholic Faith

The process of preparation for receiving Sacraments as an adult or becoming Catholic is known as OCIA (more about it below). You may participate in OCIA even if you simply would like to learn more and ask questions - no commitment is required for the earliest steps of this process. 

WHAT IS OCIA?
The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) introduces adults to the Catholic faith and tradition, as well as prepares adults for receiving the Sacraments. The OCIA process is one of study, exploration, faith sharing and faith formation. The OCIA Process is for adults who seek full initiation in the Catholic Church, including those who have never been baptized, baptized Christians desiring to convert from other denominations, and baptized Catholics desiring to receive any of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist). 

WHEN DOES OCIA BEGIN?
You can reach out to us at any time - the process begins as soon as you sign up! There are options for meeting individually or in small group sessions. Sacraments of Initiation are bestowed during the Easter season.

WHO CAN I CONTACT TO LEARN MORE?
If you or someone you know would like to learn more about becoming Catholic or receiving the sacraments, please contact:

Jim & Susan Choma, OCIA Formation Coordinators
    Susan: [email protected]. (908) 447-8989
    Jim: [email protected]. (908) 447-9625

 If you are interested, start an inquiry by filling out the form on this page.