Interested in Becoming Catholic?
Reception of the sacraments
Each year, parishes welcome new Catholics into the Church through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). Formation meetings begin each fall for those wishing to receive the Sacraments of our Catholic faith.
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2026 - 2027 OCIA pROGRAMMING
Our next cohort of adults participating in OCIA will begin on October 15th and will meet weekly leading up to the Easter Vigil Mass. Meetings will take place each Thursday at 7:00 PM at St. Nicholas in Tea.
Guidance Along the Way
Fr. Zach Schaefbauer, Parochial Vicar of our St. Francis of Assisi Pastorate, leads the formation efforts of OCIA. Please feel free to contact him with any questions you may have about becoming Catholic and receiving the Sacraments.