A Strong Start in the Faith: The Catholic OCIA Stages
Thinking of joining the Roman Catholic Church? The Catholic OCIA stages
are a good model of basic faith development. This article provides
some detailed guidance for that process.
So, you’re developing your faith. Great! Is it a little overwhelming?
- Where to start?
- Why so many “stages” of initiation?
- What should I be doing in each stage?
- How will I know when I’m ready to move forward?
Where do you begin?
Well, you just begin from where you are now!
Many adults entering the Catholic Church, or those just thinking about it,
follow a process known as the OCIA – the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
The OCIA process has several distinct stages. These Catholic OCIA stages
are a good model of faith development itself, so this article will fit
you whether or not you’re actually in the OCIA process.
that you now participate in fully.