Finding OCIA in the Parish Portal
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church · OCIAHow to find the OCIA page and choose whether to begin for yourself or for your child.
You are considering becoming Catholic, completing your initiation, or preparing your school-age child for initiation.
OCIA has two separate paths — adults, and children of school age with a parent or guardian. This page is where a family chooses the right one before any form starts.
What you will do, in one sentence
Open OCIA, read the gathering schedule, and click Begin for yourself or Begin for your child.
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1. Where to go
- From the parish website or portal, open OCIA.
- No sign-in is required to read this page.
You can also open the page directly at /ocia.
2. Reading the OCIA page
The page explains the OCIA journey in a few sentences, then offers two buttons:
| Button | Who it is for |
|---|---|
| Begin — for myself | An adult exploring or completing Catholic initiation. |
| Begin — for my child | A parent or guardian registering a school-age child for OCIA Adapted for Children. |
Below the buttons, four cards describe the gathering schedule: weekly Thursday evenings, Sunday Mass, retreats, and service projects.
3. Quick reference card
The whole thing, in two lines
- OCIA, or
/ocia, needs no sign-in and explains the journey and schedule. - Begin — for myself or Begin — for my child starts the right intake wizard.
When to stop and ask
- You are not sure whether an adult or a child path fits your family's situation.
Parish office — contact the parish office for guidance before you begin.
Thank you for considering OCIA at your parish.