OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

OCIA At A Glance (Updated 8.5.25)

Quick Overview of the OCIA text (Diocese of Fort Worth)

OCIA National Statutes (in effect as of Dec. 1, 2024)

OCIA and Marriage: Questions and Answers for Pastoral Ministers (Archdiocese of Seattle)

OCIA Basics

In July 2025, the Office of Family, Youth, and Young Adult Ministry hosted a series of webinars focused on the Catechumenate process and the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). This is the first of those webinars, a foundational training on the process in English presented by Oscar Cruz.

Presentation PowerPoint

Fundamentos de RICA

Un seminario virtual sobre RICA, presentado por OFYYAM (la Oficina de Ministerio con Familias, Jóvenes, y Jóvenes Adultos) y la Oficina de Ministerio Hispano del Arquidiócesis de Baltimore. Invitado: Oscar Cruz

Presentación en PowerPoint

OCIA Adapted for Children & Teens

In July 2025, the Office of Family, Youth, and Young Adult Ministry hosted a series of webinars focused on the Catechumenate process and the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). This is the third and final installment, focused on the adaptations of the catechumenate for children over the age of 7 and for teenagers.

Presentation PowerPoint

Questions that arose during this session regarding how to make appropriate notations in the sacramental records books can be addressed by viewing the Archdiocese of Baltimore Handbook for Sacramental Records, provided via the Chancery office here: https://www.archbalt.org/chancery/parish-admin-resources/