Formerly R.C.I.A, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

               Why Catholic?                               Why Not?

Thinking about joining the Catholic Church? Or perhaps just interested to know what the Catholic Church teaches? The Catholic Community of Meridian (CCM) will soon begin a new journey of conversion to share the richness of the Catholic Faith with others. This journey begins through a process known as the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). Instruction is provided in a wide range of subjects including Church doctrine, sacraments & sacramental theology, moral/social justice, Divine Revelation (Scripture & Tradition), and other faith formation matters. OCIA is a structured process allowing ample time for reflection, questions, and discussions. If you have concerns or questions about the Catholic faith, this is the venue to find the answers you have been seeking. To echo the words of Christ the Lord, “Come and See!”

Who should consider attending OCIA?

• Those who are unbaptized.
• Those baptized in another faith tradition and seeking to become Catholic.
• Catholics who have been 'away' from the Church.
• Catholics seeking to complete the Sacraments of Initiation.
• Practicing Catholics looking to refresh their knowledge of our faith. 

OCIA Classes are held each Sunday (9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.) in the Father Vally Room at the St. Patrick Parish Center. The Fall session started September 7th and will continue every Sunday through December 21st with the exception of November 30th (Thanksgiving Break). Please note the November 9th OCIA class will meet in St. Joseph Church at 945A in Kehrer Hall. The topic will be the legacy of St. Joseph Church and St. Katharine Drexel. The OCIA group will attend Mass as a group in St. Joseph with the Mass starting at 830A. 

If interested or for more information, please contact: 
Ken Woodward at the Parish Office (601) 693-1321 (Ext 5) or by email:  ken@catholicmeridian.org