{"id":9416,"date":"2022-10-11T16:02:56","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T20:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sainthelen.org\/?page_id=9416"},"modified":"2022-10-11T16:07:17","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T20:07:17","slug":"become-catholic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sainthelen.org\/become-catholic\/","title":{"rendered":"Become Catholic"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \n Become Catholic\n <\/h1><\/div>\n <\/section>
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\n \n Overview\n <\/h2>
\n \n The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a casual and conversational environment where people who are exploring the Catholic Faith get to know more about the basic message and the person of Jesus Christ and the mission of his Church through our local Church of Saint Helen!

OCIA is a welcoming way to take a look at the bigger picture about God, Jesus, the Bible, the Christian Story and the Catholic Church, culminating in the reception of the Sacraments at Eastertime.

Since receiving the Sacraments in the Church is process, there is a \u201cbuilt-in\u201d time of discernment that a person is encouraged to walk through.\n <\/div>

\n \n Joining OCIA\n <\/h2>
\n \n If you\u2019re 18 years old and up and are new to Christianity or the Catholic Church or haven\u2019t been baptized or received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion \u2013 then OCIA is for you.

If you are interested, start an inquiry by filling in the form. You can register at any time.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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\n \n Learn More About OCIA\n <\/h2>
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\n OCIA Adult Inquirer Information Form<\/legend>