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OCIA: Order of Christian Initiation of Adults<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a process of initiation into the Roman Catholic Community of Faith. This is for persons who are seeking baptism in the Catholic Church. It is also for those already baptized in another Christian Tradition who are seeking full communion with the Catholic Church through the Profession of Faith. Preparation for the reception of the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist are included.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the support and involvement of the parish community, this interactive opportunity includes the study of the Gospels, Catholic teachings, Christian values, and the development and deepening of a life of prayer and action.<\/span><\/p>\n

Curious about the Catholic Faith?<\/span><\/p>\n

Please contact Harriett at 360-568-0821, ext. 214 or fill out the interest form.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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OCIA Helpful Resources for Inquirers and New Catholics<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Interested in Becoming Catholic?<\/a><\/h1>\n

Please fill out the interest form.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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OCIA for Children & Youth<\/b><\/h1>\n

This program is for young people aged 7-17 who have not yet been baptized and wish to become Catholic. The program for children ages 7 to 13 years old will be on SUNDAY MORNINGS. The program for youth ages 14-18 will be on SATURDAY MORNINGS. Both programs will include preparation for Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion. Call Harriett 360-568-0821, ext. 214 in the parish office for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n

RICA (La Rito de Iniciaci\u00f3n Cristiana de Adultos) adaptado para ni\u00f1os y j\u00f3venes.\u00a0Este programa est\u00e1 dirigido a j\u00f3venes de entre 7 y 17 a\u00f1os que a\u00fan no han sido bautizados y desean convertirse al catolicismo.\u00a0El programa para ni\u00f1os de 7 a 13 a\u00f1os se llevar\u00e1 a cabo los DOMINGOS POR LA MA\u00d1ANA.\u00a0El programa para j\u00f3venes de 14 a 18 a\u00f1os se realizar\u00e1 los S\u00c1BADOS POR LA MA\u00d1ANA.\u00a0Ambos programas incluir\u00e1n la preparaci\u00f3n para el Bautismo, la Confirmaci\u00f3n y la Primera Comuni\u00f3n.\u00a0Para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n, llame a Harriett al 360-568-0821, extensi\u00f3n 214, en la oficina parroquial.<\/p>\n

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Register children<\/span> ages 7 to 13<\/span><\/span> (grades 2-8) who:\u00a0<\/span>have never been previously baptized,\u00a0<\/span>or were baptized in a non-Catholic Christian church,\u00a0<\/span>by filling out the\u00a0<\/span>First Communion registration form<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Register youth ages 14 to 18<\/span> (grades 9-12 and still in high school<\/em>)\u00a0<\/span>who:\u00a0<\/span>have never been previously baptized,\u00a0<\/span>or were baptized in a non-Catholic Christian church,\u00a0<\/span>by filling out the\u00a0<\/span>Youth Confirmation registration form<\/span>. \u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, contact Harriett at 360-568-0821, ext. 214 <\/span><\/p>\n

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