Welcome to OCIA at Saint Dominic Catholic Church
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), is the Catholic Church’s normative process for adults to explore, join, or complete their initiation into the Catholic faith. It is a gradual journey of prayer, study, and discernment rather than a fixed academic course.
OCIA Serves Three Primary Groups:
Catechumens: Individuals who have never been baptized and prepare for all three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist).
Candidates: Baptized Christians from other traditions who seek full communion with the Catholic Church by receiving Confirmation and Eucharist.
Recovering Catholics: Baptized Catholics who were not catechized or confirmed and seek to complete their initiation.
OCIA meetings are held via Zoom every Tuesday from 7:30pm - 8:30pm.
August 2026 Topics for Discussion
08/04/2026: What We Believe → https://youtu.be/lChGowdD7ZQ?si=jXt3QrA3nd55nwcm
08/11/2026: Your Story Matters → https://youtu.be/t82nHBsYi74?si=XfHEwKu951QHkLtt
08/18/2026: Don’t Hide, God Sees the Real You Topic→ https://youtu.be/tnKjVWi2_XY?si=kfBTPDPr-nyKq2Qb
08/25/2026: History of the Seven Sacraments Topic → https://youtu.be/akqnaOSfU1g?si=BLbYIOBcj-bvmiKc
September 2026 Topics for Discussion
09/01/2026: TBD
09/08/2026: TBD
09/15/2026: TBD
09/22/2026: TBD
09/29/2026:TBD
Click on Link Right Below to Download OCIA Candidate Application
OCIA Candidate Application Form
If you have any questions, please feel free to call Sr. Joyanne Sullivan at 323-254-2519.
St. Dominic Catholic Church Parish 2002 Merton Ave | Los Angeles, CA 90041 | (323) 254-2519