1. Do you want to be baptized?
2. Are you a non-Catholic wishing to know more about the Catholic faith?
3. Are you a Catholic who has not received Eucharist and/or celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation?
4. Do you know anyone who fits these descriptions? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we invite you seek full initiation in the Catholic Church.

Are you a Catholic who has received the Sacraments but have been away from the Church? Consider our Landings program to re-energize your faith and answer any questions.

The Initiation (OCIA) is the process by which adults interested in full initiation into the Catholic Church have the opportunity to inquire into its teachings and to reflect on their readiness for entry into the Catholic faith community. This program is for anyone who has not been baptized, those who have been baptized in other faith traditions and for baptized Catholics who never completed the other sacraments of initiation (Eucharist and/or Confirmation).

Watch the inspiring testimony of two people who have joined the Catholic Church!

The Initiation journey begins with Inquiry - an opportunity to delve into your experiences of God and aspects of our Catholic faith and traditions. After the Inquiry period, candidates join sponsors in deeper exploration of the Catholic faith through reflection on the Sunday readings. In addition, there are additional meetings throughout the year to share your Initiation journey your sponsor and those also seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church. The process culminates in the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, & Eucharist) at the Easter Vigil, where the candidates are welcomed into full membership in the Catholic Church. We welcome people into the Initiation journey whenever they feel called.

If you want to learn more: email Nancy Poole or call 757-495-1886 x 423.

Adult First Eucharist, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation

Adult Catholics who have been active in their faith but have not received First Eucharist, First Reconciliation and/or been confirmed are welcome to celebrate these sacraments any time throughout the Liturgical year (except during Advent and Lent) with the community after a period of preparation. The candidate joins with a sponsor, further explores his/her journey with the Catholic faith and how these sacraments provide them with an abundance of grace.

If you want to learn more: email Nancy Poole or call 757-495-1886 x 423