OCIA at MIL :
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
Classes for the Order of the Christian Initiation of Adults (O.C.I.A.) will continue twice per month until March 2027. Classes are held on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 7:00-8:00 P.M. and will meet in the front parlor of the rectory. Adults (18 yrs.+) who are seeking Baptism, Confirmation or the Eucharist should attend for instruction. Baptized Christians who are seeking full communion with the Catholic Church are warmly invited to attend in preparation for reception at the Easter Vigil. Please contact Fr. Stephen LeBlanc at miolpastor@gmail.com to register or for more information. Primary texts are "The Faith" by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J., The Catechism of the Council of Trent (1566) and The Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992).
Course Schedule:
Tuesday 1 September
Introduction and "I Believe", Hardon, pp. 1-22
Tuesday 15 September
Profession of Faith, Hardon, pp. 23-38
Tuesday 6 October
Profession of Faith, Hardon, pp. 40-69
Tuesday 20 October
Profession of Faith, Hardon, pp. 70-100
Tuesday 3 November
The Sacramental Economy, Hardon, pp. 101 - 142
Tuesday 17 Novemeber
The Sacramental Economy, Hardon, pp. 101 - 142
Tuesday 1 December
The Vocation of Man, Hardon, pp. 145-181
Tuesday 15 December
The Vocation of Man, Hardon. pp. 145 - 181
Tuesday 5 January
The Ten Commandments, Hardon, pp. 182 - 222
Tuesday 19 January
The Ten Commandments, Hardon, pp. 182 - 222
Tuesday 2 February (Feast of the Presentation, alt. date TBA)
Christian Prayer I, Hardon, pp. 223 - 239
Tuesday 16 February
Christian Prayer II, Hardon, pp. 223 - 239
Tuesday 2 March
Christian Prayer III, Hardon, pp. 239 - 258
Tuesday 16 March
Topic TBA
Tuesday 6 April
Optional, follow up.