Becoming Catholic has been a process of individual conversion guided by the grace of God throughout the centuries. Throughout this process, people naturally have many questions regarding the faith and teachings of the Catholic Church. OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) assists this process of conversion on a local level in the parish. Individuals are taught and guided through classes and rites culminating in their reception into the Catholic Church on the Great Vigil of Easter Mass.
Interested in discussing the OCIA program or becoming Catholic? Please contact Jasmine Kuzner, DRE and OCIA Coordinator, at RelEd@stbernadetteschurch.org or call 301-593-5611 x333. OCIA at Saint Bernadette is led and taught by Father Lawrence Swink.
You may also sign up to receive more information by filling out the following Inquiry Form:
Once we receive your information, Jasmine or Father Swink will give you a call to discuss next steps.
In the meantime, there are some great resources for you to review on your own before entering the RCIA process:
www.catholicscomehome.org offers some great resources on Catholic teachings.
www.beginningcatholic.com is another great resource for teachings of the Catholic Church.
