Becoming Catholic (OCIA)

Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)

The Sacraments of Initiation lay the foundation of the Christian life.

“The faithful are born anew by Baptism, strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation, and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal life. By means of these sacraments of Christian initiation, they thus receive in increasing measure the treasures of the divine life and advance toward the perfection of charity” Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) #1212

Anyone affiliated with LSU interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic Faith can contact Grace Krause at gkrause@ctklsu.org and fill out the OCIA Inquiry form below.

OCIA is also for baptized Catholics who have no received First Communion, Confession or Confirmation.

*OCIA was previously known as RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)*

Fill out the inquiry form.

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“OCIA was amazing to say the least. I gained so much knowledge about the faith. This class made my decision to become Catholic one of the easiest choices I have ever made. To someone who is considering OCIA, I would say: Your life is about to change. The person you were before OCIA and the person you’ll be while getting confirmed will be strangers in the best way possible. As a graduating senior, I can confidently say that becoming Catholic at LSU is the best thing that has happened to me in my four years at this wonderful university. The people here are so inspirational and kind, all they want is to help you be closer to God.”
Grace G.
“OCIA was the best thing I could have ever decided to do. I’m not the one to branch out and take on opportunities, but the Lord was working when I was told about the class. This class was the best part of my week, it’s what I looked forward to the most. Learning more and more each week and then getting to use what I learned to turn me into a better person/Christian was so rewarding now that I look back on it. Going through OCIA was the best decision I could have ever made and I’m so grateful for the impact it has had on my life. Receiving the sacraments was a whole new level of joy. It felt so freeing to finally be able to receive our Lord. I’m so grateful the Lord has placed me where I’m at, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”
Sarah Jane B.
“I joined OCIA because I had questions about the Catholic faith and wanted a space to explore them. What I didn’t expect was how deeply it would impact me. It gave me a stronger sense of purpose and a real experience of God’s love. One of the most encouraging parts was meeting other people around my age. from all kinds of backgrounds, who were asking similar questions. It made me feel like I wasn’t behind or out of place. OCIA was a space where I could be curious, honest, and supported. I’m so thankful for the people who made that possible.”
Ashlei D.

FAQs

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process where someone can learn about the Catholic Church, and be prepared to receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation). OCIA sessions are designed to help shed light on your questions, doubts, and interests as they pertain to the Catholic faith.

If you happen to have Catholic friends, you could ask them to suggest a good Catholic parish in your area. When you receive a recommendation, visit with the pastor and see about participating in Mass as a non-Catholic.

If you live in or around the Baton Rouge area, we sincerely encourage you to call the CTK office for details.

If you want to begin learning on your own please see the recommended resources in the section below!

If you are seeking to deepen your relationship with God or better understand the Catholic faith, these are some great resources we recommend.

The Bible

The Catechism of the Catholic Church

Learning to Pray

Daily Devotionals

Understanding the Bible

Gospel Message / Christian Living

Catholic Specifics

Other Helpful Resources

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